Ambérieu-en-Bugey, Railway junction commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Ambérieu-en-Bugey is a commune in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region that serves as an important railway junction. The train station connects Lyon and Geneva, making it a central transfer point for people traveling through eastern France.
The town adopted its current name Ambérieu-en-Bugey in 1955 to reflect its place within the historical Bugey region. Archaeological finds from Roman times, including coins and a child's sarcophagus discovered in the 1840s, reveal that the area was inhabited in ancient times.
Archaeological findings from Roman times, including coins and a child's sarcophagus discovered in the 1840s, indicate early settlement in this area.
The terrain ranges from 237 to 753 meters in elevation with significant changes in height. The Albarine river runs through the area and shapes the landscape of the commune.
During World War II, local people resisted occupation under the leadership of gardener Marcel Demia. Their courage was recognized with the military cross for the years 1939 to 1945.
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