Cheignieu-la-Balme
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| region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Ain | |
| Arrondissement | Belley | |
| Canton | Belley | |
| Community association | Bugey Sud | |
| Coordinates | 45 ° 50 ′ N , 5 ° 37 ′ E | |
| height | 269-1,166 m | |
| surface | 6.26 km 2 | |
| Residents | 134 (January 1, 2017) | |
| Population density | 21 inhabitants / km 2 | |
| Post Code | 01510 | |
| INSEE code | 01100 | |
Cheignieu la Balme is a French commune in the Ain department in the region of Auvergne Rhône-Alpes . It belongs to the canton of Belley in the arrondissement of the same name . It borders in the north on Rossillon , in the north-east on Virieu-le-Grand , in the south-east on Chazey-Bons with Pugieu , in the south on Contrevoz , in the south-west on Innimond , in the west on Ordonnaz and in the north-west on La Burbanche .
Attractions
- Éclaz Castle, Monument historique
- Saint-Claude church
- War memorial
Saint-Claude church
Town Hall ( Mairie )
War memorial
Vineyards in the community
Population development
| year | 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2008 | 2014 | |
| Residents | 156 | 141 | 141 | 141 | 110 | 112 | 150 | 139 | |
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Economy and Infrastructure
The vineyards in Cheignieu-la-Balme are part of the Savoie wine-growing region . Some areas are allowed to use the Vin du Bugey appellation.
The nearest train station is in Virieu-le-Grand on the Lyon – Genève railway line , which also passes through the district of Cheignieu-la-Balme.
