Pont-d'Ain

Pont-d'Ain

Pont-d'Ain

Commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France


Pont-d'Ain (French pronunciation: [pɔ̃ dɛ̃]; Arpitan: Pont d'En, also Lo Pont d'En; lit. "Bridge of Ain") is a commune in the Ain department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Eastern France.

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It is best known for its Château de Pont-d'Ain (Castle of Pont-d'Ain) on the right bank of the Ain River, a monument historique since 2004. It was built in the 14th century, before it was refurbished and reorganised a number of times.[3]

Transport

Pont-d'Ain is served by Pont-d'Ain station on the Mâcon–Ambérieu railway, operated by the SNCF.

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References

  1. "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 30 November 2023.
  2. (in French) "Ancien château", pop.culture.gouv.fr.
  3. Des villages de Cassini aux communes d'aujourd'hui: Commune data sheet Pont-d'Ain, EHESS (in French).

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