Ajoux — commune in Ardèche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Ajoux Ajoux is a small rural commune in the Ardèche department of southern France, noted for its hillside setting, traditional stone architecture and access to forested landscapes and lo…
Allier (department in central France) Allier Allier is a department in central France, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, named for the Allier river. Its prefecture is Moulins. The area combines Bourbonnais heritage, oak forests, spa t…
Armix — a small rural commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Armix Armix is a tiny commune in the Ain department of eastern France. Noted for its very small population and rural character, it faces modest seismic activity and exemplifies sparsely…
Arrondissement of Ambert Administrative arrondissement in the Puy-de-Dôme department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, centered on the subprefecture town of Ambert and known for its rural landscapes and local chees…
Arrondissement of Issoire — overview, administration and significance Arrondissement of Issoire Overview of the arrondissement of Issoire in Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: geography, administration, history, economy and notable features for readers and researchers.
Arrondissement of Montbrison (Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) Arrondissement of Montbrison Administrative arrondissement in the Loire department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, centered on Montbrison. Covers communes in the historic Forez area with mixed agricultural, i…
Arrondissement of Montluçon Administrative subdivision in central France within the Allier department, centered on the city of Montluçon; its role, geography, history, economy and contemporary issues.
Arrondissement of Nantua Administrative arrondissement in the Ain department of eastern France, centered on Nantua; notable for Jura foothills, Lac de Nantua, mixed industry, rural communes, and regional r…
Arrondissement of Thonon-les-Bains Administrative arrondissement in Haute‑Savoie, Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes, centred on the spa town of Thonon‑les‑Bains; noted for its lakeshore, alpine foothills and cross‑border links w…
Arrondissement of Valence Administrative subdivision in southeastern France centered on the city of Valence; part of the Drôme department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, with urban, agricultural and transport role…
Arrondissements of Puy-de-Dôme, France: administrative districts and subprefectures Arrondissements of the Puy-de-Dôme department Overview of Puy-de-Dôme's five arrondissements—Ambert, Clermont-Ferrand, Issoire, Riom and Thiers—explaining their roles as administrative districts, subprefectures and subdivision…
Arvière-en-Valromey (commune in Ain, France) Arvière-en-Valromey Arvière-en-Valromey is a commune nouvelle in the Ain department of eastern France, created 1 January 2019 from Brénaz, Chavornay, Lochieu and Virieu-le-Petit.
Attignat — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Attignat Attignat is a commune in the Ain department of eastern France, noted for its medieval church, castle ruins and local commerce; population about 2,850 (2009).
Autry-Issards: French commune in the Allier department Autry-Issards Overview of Autry-Issards, a rural commune in Allier, central France: location, administration, landscape, heritage, economy and practical links for further information.
Balan (Ain): Overview, history, economy and notable sites Balan, Ain Balan is a commune in the Ain department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France. This article summarizes its geography, administration, population, economy, heritage sites and notab…
Beaulon (Allier) — French commune Beaulon Beaulon is a rural commune in the Allier department of central France. This article summarizes its geography, history, administration, economy, heritage and practical information f…
Béligneux (commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) Béligneux Béligneux is a small French commune in the Ain department, known for its medieval chapel, 19th‑century neo‑Gothic church and a twinning with Ostfildern, Germany.
Belley — town and arrondissement capital in Ain, Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes Belley Belley is a commune in the Ain department of eastern France, capital of its arrondissement. This article surveys its geography, history, administration, economy, landmarks and tran…
Belleydoux: a small commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Belleydoux Belleydoux is a rural commune in the Ain department of eastern France. Small population, local traditions, and a modest historical heritage including religious figures such as Gabr…
Belmont-Luthézieu — former commune in Ain, France Belmont-Luthézieu Belmont-Luthézieu was a small rural commune in Ain, Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes, merged into Valromey‑sur‑Séran in 2019. It is known for agricultural landscapes, a historic parish church,…
Bey (Ain): Commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Bey, Ain Bey (Ain) is a small commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France. Learn about its location, local government, municipal services and its role within depar…
Bohas-Meyriat-Rignat — commune in Ain, France Bohas-Meyriat-Rignat Bohas-Meyriat-Rignat is a small rural commune in the Ain department of eastern France, formed from several villages and known for its agricultural landscape, local heritage and mun…
Bolozon — commune in the Ain department, Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes Bolozon Bolozon is a small commune in eastern France's Ain department, known for its river gorge and the Cize‑Bolozon viaduct. Rural landscape, outdoor recreation and local heritage define…
Bourg-en-Bresse — prefecture of Ain in eastern France Bourg-en-Bresse Bourg-en-Bresse is the administrative center of the Ain department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, known for its royal monastery of Brou, Bresse poultry, historic quarter and role as a re…
Broût-Vernet — commune in the Allier department, central France Broût-Vernet Broût-Vernet is a rural commune in the Allier department of central France. This article summarizes its setting, administration, landscape, history, local life, economy and visitor…
Busset: a commune in Allier, central France Busset Busset is a small French commune in the Allier department, central France, known for rural landscapes, local heritage including Château de Busset, and its role in departmental and…
Châtel-de-Neuvre Châtel-de-Neuvre is a small commune in the Allier department in central France. It exemplifies rural French local government, historical place-naming, and an agricultural landscape…
Chavornay (Ain) — former commune in eastern France Chavornay, Ain Chavornay was a small rural commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France, merged into Arvière-en-Valromey on 1 January 2019. Overview, geography, history a…
Chevagnes — a rural commune in Allier, central France Chevagnes Chevagnes is a small French commune in the Allier department of Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes. This article summarizes its location, local features, governance, history, economy and cultura…
