Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey
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| Commune of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey | |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ain |
| Arrondissement | Belley |
| Canton | Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey |
| Mayor | Gilbert Bouchon (2001-2007) |
| Statistics | |
| Land area¹ | 28.55 km² |
| Population² (1999) |
2065 |
| - Density () | 72.3/km² |
| Miscellaneous | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 01384/ 01230 |
| 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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Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey is a commune in the French département of Ain.
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[edit] History
The commune takes its name from St Rambert (or Ragnebert) who was assassinated here in the 7th century. The site soon became popular for pilgrimage and an influential abbey was built in the town.
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Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey photo view by Kajinek32
[edit] Administration
The canton, part of the Belley arrondissement, includes the communes of Aranc, Arandas, Argis, Nivollet-Montgriffon, Tenay, Torcieu, Evosges, Oncieu, Conand, Résinand, Hostiaz and Chaley, making up a total population of around 5000 residents.
[edit] References
The commune takes its name from St Rambert (or Ragnebert) who was assassinated here in the 7th century. The site soon became popular for pilgrimage and an influential abbey was built in the town.
[edit] External links
- http://tip2trip.com/france/saint-rambert-en-bugey/ Saint-Rambert pictures
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