Lavours
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| region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Ain | |
| Arrondissement | Belley | |
| Canton | Belley | |
| Community association | Bugey Sud | |
| Coordinates | 45 ° 49 ′ N , 5 ° 46 ′ E | |
| height | 224-320 m | |
| surface | 6.30 km 2 | |
| Residents | 124 (January 1, 2017) | |
| Population density | 20 inhabitants / km 2 | |
| Post Code | 01350 | |
| INSEE code | 01208 | |
Lavours 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 Belley . The residents call themselves Lavortins. Neighboring communities are Culoz in the north, Chanaz in the east, Cressin-Rochefort in the south, Pollieu in the southwest and Flaxieu in the west. The Rhone flows through Lavours .
Population development
| year | 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2005 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 126 | 147 | 142 | 144 | 108 | 117 | 126 | 137 |
Attractions
- Maison Gallet , a privately owned house, monument historique since 1933
- Lavours Castle, built in the 15th and 16th centuries. century
- Beaulieu Castle, restored in the 15th century
- Gallo-Roman sarcophagus Le Lit-du-Roi
Viticulture
In Lavours there are vineyards that are allowed to carry the name Vin du Bugey .
Web links
Commons : Lavours - collection of images, videos and audio files
