Ambronay
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Commune of Ambronay |
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| The cloister of Ambronay Abbey | |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ain |
| Arrondissement | Belley |
| Canton | Ambérieu-en-Bugey |
| Intercommunality | Plaine de l'Ain |
| Mayor | Robert Greffet (2008-2014) |
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| Elevation | 225 m–765 m (avg. 246 m) |
| Land area¹ | 33.55 km² |
| Population² (1999) |
2,146 |
| - Density | 64/km² |
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| INSEE/Postal code | 01007/ 01500 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population sans doubles comptes: residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
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Ambronay is a commune in the Ain department and Rhône-Alpes region of France. It is situated some 6 km north of the town of Ambérieu-en-Bugey.
[edit] Abbey
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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