Ambronay Abbey, Ambronay

Name: Ambronay Abbey
Address: Ambronay, France

#1 among attractions in Ambronay

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Ambronay Abbey is a Benedictine abbey, founded in the 11th century by Barnard de Romans, which stands in the commune of Ambronay in the Ain department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. ()

Local name: Abbaye Notre-Dame d'Ambronay Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 46°0'24"N, 5°21'43"E

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Ambronay Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château des Allymes, Château de Poncin, Musée du Cheminot, Church of the Assumption of Our Lady.

3.2 miSE
Forts and castles, Museum, History museum
Château des Allymes
83 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscape of the Rhône-Alpes region, the Château des Allymes stands as a testament to medieval architecture and French history. This fortified castle, now functioning as a museum, beckons visitors to explore its storied past and commanding...
6 miN
Forts and castles
Château de Poncin, Poncin
154 min walk • The Château de Poncin is a former castle, now a stately residence, in the commune of Poncin in the Ain département of France. The present château on the site was constructed from the mid-18th century; parts of the original castle remain.
3.3 miS
Museum
Musée du Cheminot, Ambérieu-en-Bugey
86 min walk • The museum of the railway worker in Ambérieu-en-Bugey presents on 950 m² a retrospective of the life and work conditions of the railway workers in a city whose development is linked to the history of the railway.
~120 ftNW
Church
Church of the Assumption of Our Lady, Ambronay
1 min walk • The abbey church of Notre-Dame d'Ambronay or Notre-Dame d'Ambronay church is a Catholic church located in Ambronay. It was first used exclusively by the abbots of Notre-Dame d'Ambronay Abbey before gradually becoming the parish church of Ambronay...
3.3 miN
Forts and castles
Château de Pont-d'Ain, Pont-d'Ain
84 min walk • The castle of Pont-d'Ain is a 15th century castle, rebuilt in the 16th century and modified in the 19th century, center of the lordship of Pont-d'Ain, which stands on the French commune of Pont-d'Ain in the department of Ain, in the region...
4.2 miNW
46°3'34"N • 5°19'4"E
Town Hall, Druillat
108 min walk • City hall
5.8 miSW
Church
Église Saint-Irénée, Châtillon-la-Palud
149 min walk • The church of Saint-Irénée is a church located in France in the commune of Châtillon-la-Palud, in the department of Ain in the region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
3.7 miSW
45°58'23"N • 5°18'3"E
Château de Château-Gaillard, Château-Gaillard
96 min walk • Forts and castles
4.1 miS
Forts and castles
Maison-forte de Saint-Germain, Ambérieu-en-Bugey
104 min walk • The fortified house of Saint-Germain or Tour de Gy is an old fortified house, from the XIVth and XVth centuries, center of the seigniory of Gy, which stands on the commune of Ambérieu-en-Bugey in the department of Ain in the region...
5.6 miSW
Memorial
War Memorial, Châtillon-la-Palud
144 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
5.2 miN
Locality
Neuville-sur-Ain
133 min walk • One of the highlights of Neuville-sur-Ain is its idyllic countryside, which provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and picnicking. The rolling hills and lush greenery make it the perfect destination for nature lovers and outdoor...