Ambronay
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| Commune of Ambronay | |
| Administration | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ain |
| Arrondissement | Belley |
| Canton | Ambérieu-en-Bugey |
| Mayor | Gabriel Fournier (2001-2008) |
| Statistics | |
| Altitude | m–m (avg. 246m) |
| Land area¹ | 33.33 km² |
| Population² (1999) |
2,247 |
| - Density (1999) | 67.4/km² |
| Miscellaneous | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 01007/ 01500 |
| ¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 mi² or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| ² Population sans doubles comptes: single count of residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel). | |
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Ambronay is a commune in the French département of Ain, only a few kilometres from Ambérieu-en-Bugey.
The village is home to an 8th century Benedictine abbey, Notre-Dame d'Ambronay, found in the centre of the village. Formerly affluent, the abbey was destroyed during the French Revolution.
The church was saved from destruction despite having been converted into stables, and is once again a place of worship. Its excellent acoustics have led to its hosting of an international baroque music festival.
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