L'Arbresle

L'Arbresle is a commune in the Rhône region of France, situated in the arrondissement of Villefranche-sur-Saône. The settlement combines residential areas with surrounding countryside, featuring the standard mix of homes, local streets, and green spaces typical of rural French communities.

The commune gained administrative importance in 1790 when it became the seat of a canton serving multiple surrounding settlements. This role shaped the development of local infrastructure and community growth over subsequent centuries.

The inhabitants of L'Arbresle, known as Arbreslois and Arbresloises, maintain connections to notable figures like composer Claude Terrasse and inventor Barthélemy Thimonnier.

The town is easily accessible for visitors and provides the standard services found in French communes. Local government offices and shops are typically located in the town center, making navigation straightforward.

The population density of L'Arbresle reaches 1,900 inhabitants per square kilometer, making it one of the most concentrated communities in the Rhône department.

Location: Rhône

Location: arrondissement of Villefranche-sur-Saône

Location: departmental district of the Rhône

Elevation above the sea: 265 m

Shares border with: Saint-Germain-Nuelles, Sain-Bel, Savigny, Bully, Éveux, Fleurieux-sur-l'Arbresle

Address: 69210 L'Arbresle, France

Phone: +33474710000

Email: contactmairie@mairie-larbresle.fr

Website: http://mairie-larbresle.fr

GPS coordinates: 45.83556,4.61694

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:10