Amboise is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France. It lies on the left bank of the Loire River, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of Tours. Today a small market town, it was once home of the French royal court. Its castle, the Château d’Amboise, is located in the center of the town. The castle was used by many French kings including Charles VIII who died there in 1498. The castle has…
Allouagne is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The village is located 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Arras, at the junction of the D919 and D929 roads. The A26 autoroute passes through the commune, with an exit at junction 8 just outside the village. The church of St.Vaast, dating from the eighteenth century. The nineteenth century chateau. Allouagne is a farming village with some light industry, situated in…
Allonzier-la-Caille is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France. On 1 January 2016, it merged with the commune of Cordon to form the new commune of Cordon-Allonzier-la-Caille. The commune is located in the foothills of the Alps, about 20 km (12 mi) north of Annecy and 10 km (6 mi) east of Bonneville. It extends over an area of 33.62 km2 (13.00 sq mi), with a maximum altitude of…
Allan is a commune in the Rhône department in eastern France. It is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The inhabitants of the commune are known as Allandiens or Allandiennes. The commune has an area of 5.6 square kilometres (2.2 sq mi) and its population is 5,852.Top 5 places to visit near Allan 1. The Eiffel Tower: Standing at 1,063 feet, the Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. Located in…
Alizay is a commune in the Eure department in northern France. It is located on the Seine River, about 100 km (62 mi) from Paris. The town has a population of about 5,000. The town is best known for its château, which was built in the early 17th century. The château is open to the public and is a popular tourist destination. The town is also home to a number of other historic buildings, including…
Alignan-du-Vent is a commune in the Hérault department in the Occitanie region of southern France. The village is in the arrondissement of Lodève and the canton of Saint-Pons-de-Mauchiens. The name Alignan comes from the Latin word for “alignment” or “arrangement”. The village is situated on a hill with a panoramic view of the Languedoc plain. The economy of the village is based on agriculture and tourism. The village has a number of bed and breakfasts,…
Alby-sur-Chéran is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. The commune is located in the foothills of the Alps, about 10 km (6 mi) north of Annecy. The name “Alby-sur-Chéran” is derived from the Latin word alba, meaning “white”, and the Gallo-Roman god Ceraunus. The area around Alby-sur-Chéran has been inhabited since the Neolithic period. The first recorded mention of the town dates back to 932 AD, when it…
Aizenay is a commune in the Vendee department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France. It is located in the former province of Poitou. The name Aizenay comes from the Latinisation of the Gallo-Roman name of the town, Augustinacum. The first mention of the town dates back to 1096. In 1229, the town was sacked by English troops. In 1451, the town was captured by the French. In 1562, the town was…
Airaines is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France. It is located on the D1020 road, some 30 km northwest of Abbeville. Airaines is twinned with the village of Woolsington in Northumberland, England.Top 5 places to visit near AirainesSr NoNameRatingDistance1Abbaye de Saint-Riquier4.59.2 km2Parc du Marquenterre4.522.4 km3Jardin des Plantes de Saint-Omer4.023.6 km4Pas-de-Calais American Cemetery and Memorial4.533.4 km5 Canadian National Vimy Memorial4.542.2 km 1. The beaches of Normandy – just a short drive…
Agnetz is a commune in the Oise department in northern France. It is located on the right bank of the Oise River, about 10 kilometers southwest of Compiègne. The commune includes the hamlets of Chenevières, Fontaine-sous-Jouy, Grouches-Luchuel, and Thury-sous-Clermont. The name Agnetz is derived from the Latin word for “lamb”, agnus. The town’s coat of arms features a lamb holding a flag. The first record of the town dates back to the 9th century, when…