This is the first instalment of a new monthly feature
going through the 95 Departments of France in alphabetical order to check out
things of interest. It replaces the States of the US. I hope you enjoy it
Location –
on the middle right side of France. In the
Auvernge-Rhone-Alps region. It borders Switzerland.
Origin
of name – named for the river.
Flag
– a
very busy flag
Main
towns – Bourg-en-Bresse (the Capital) and Oyonnax (known for
its plastics industry)
Signature
foods – Poulet de Bresse, Bleu de Bresse (cheese), Pike
dumplings with Nantua sauce, Pérouges Cake
Famous
places to visit in Ain – Massive train viaduct, Pérouges, Church of Brou, Cerveyrieu
Waterfall, Dombes, Savoyard Bresse
Historical
snippets – Originally created as a department during the French
Revolution. 600 people were deported
during WWII and about half never returned – a consequence of the French
resistance being active in Ain.
Famous
People from Ain: Jacques Pépin (chef), Jérôme Lalande
(astronomer), Lise Berthaud (violist), Georges Blanc (chef). Paul Collomb
(painter)
Go to this Pinboard
to see the Departments of France so far.
Nice photos and that quiche? looks really good. Have a great week!
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