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Ambronay
Cloister of Ambronay Abbey 
AmbronayAdministration Country France Region Rhône-Alpes Department Ain Arrondissement Belley Canton Ambérieu-en-Bugey Intercommunality Plaine de l'Ain Mayor Robert Greffet
(2008–2014)Statistics Elevation 225–765 m (738–2,510 ft)
(avg. 246 m/807 ft)Land area1 33.55 km2 (12.95 sq mi) Population2 2,296 (2006) - Density 68 /km2 (180 /sq mi) 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 without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. Coordinates: 46°00′23″N 5°21′40″E / 46.0064°N 5.3611°E
Ambronay is a commune in the Ain department in the Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. It is situated some 6 km (3.7 mi) north of Ambérieu-en-Bugey.
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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.
Demography
Historical population of Ambronay 1793 1800 1806 1821 1831 1836 1841 1846 1851 1856 1571 2375 1895 1882 1798 1833 1737 1813 1835 1773 1861 1866 1872 1876 1881 1886 1891 1896 1901 1906 1706 1728 1502 1506 1492 1501 1415 1327 1278 1282 1911 1921 1926 1931 1936 1946 1954 1962 1968 1975 1241 1171 1208 1164 1097 1100 1216 1037 1193 1270 1982 1990 1999 2008 1862 1996 2146 2296 See also
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External links
Categories:- Communes of Ain
- Ain geography stubs
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