Bourbon-l'Archambault facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bourbon-l'Archambault
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The chateau in Bourbon-l'Archambault
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 Bourbon-l'Archambault
Location in France
Bourbon-l'Archambault
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Allier | |
| Arrondissement | Moulins | |
| Canton | Bourbon-l'Archambault | |
| Intercommunality | Bocage Bourbonnais (seat) | |
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54.84 km2 (21.17 sq mi) | |
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2,554 | |
| • Density | 46.572/km2 (120.62/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
03036 /03160
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| Elevation | 215–321 m (705–1,053 ft) (avg. 260 m or 850 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Bourbon-l'Archambault is a lovely spa town in central France. It is located in the Allier department, which is part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This town is very important because it is the original home of the famous House of Bourbon. This was a powerful royal family that ruled France for many centuries!
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People from Bourbon-l'Archambault
Many interesting people have connections to Bourbon-l'Archambault. Some famous historical figures lived or visited here.
Royal Connections
In 1681, a young girl named Louise Marie Anne de Bourbon passed away in the town. She was the third daughter of Louis XIV, who was the King of France. Her mother was Madame de Montespan. Louise was only six years old when she died.
Later, in 1707, Madame de Montespan herself also died at the chateau in Bourbon-l'Archambault. She was a very important lady at the French royal court.
Famous Visitors
The town was a favorite vacation spot for Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord. He was a very important French diplomat and politician. He served many different French governments.
Born in Bourbon-l'Archambault
In 1915, a famous mathematician named André Lichnerowicz was born here. He made many important contributions to the world of mathematics. He passed away in 1998.
See also
In Spanish: Bourbon-l'Archambault para niños
