Savigneux (Ain)

Savigneux is a commune with 1213 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Ain ​​, in the Rhône -Alpes. It belongs to the arrondissement Bourg -en- Bresse and the District of Saint - Trivier -sur- Moignans.

Geography

The municipality is located on the western edge of the lakeside scenery Dombes twelve kilometers east of Villefranche -sur -Saône and 40 kilometers north of Lyon.

Demographics

Attractions

  • The late medieval castle Juis (Château de Juis ) from the 14th century, built entirely of red brick. It is a listed building.
  • The Romanesque church of Saint Laurent from the 12th century. Noteworthy is the bell tower with decorated with symbols slate roof.
  • The Priory of Montberthoud founded in the year 1000 was an offshoot of the Abbey of Cluny and was almost completely destroyed. Remains and is only part of the facade, which was incorporated into a newer building.
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