Country France Department Ain Canton Villars-les-Dombes Area 15.83 km² | Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Arrondissement Bourg-en-Bresse Population (2008) 230 Local time Thursday 10:28 AM | |
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Weather 9°C, Wind N at 11 km/h, 77% Humidity | ||
Birieux is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.
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Map of 01330 Birieux, France
Geography
The Chalaronne forms part of the commune's northwestern border.
History
Birieux is first mentioned in the 12th century as a priory dependent on the abbey of l'Île Barbe à Lyon.
In the Middle Ages, Birieux was a possession of the lords of Thoire-Villars.
In 1789, the commune was included in the canton of Meximieux.
Economy
The region is primarily agricultural, producing grain and cattle.
References
Birieux Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA