Country France Department Rhône Population (2012) 7,963 Local time Friday 3:07 AM | Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Canton Brignais Area 16.32 km² Arrondissement Villefranche-sur-Saône | |
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Intercommunality Communauté de communes de la Vallée du Garon Weather 4°C, Wind S at 3 km/h, 92% Humidity | ||
One day in chaponost
Chaponost is a commune in the Rhône department in eastern France.
Contents
- One day in chaponost
- Map of 69630 Chaponost France
- F te foraine de chaponost 69 2016
- Monuments
- Twin towns
- References
Map of 69630 Chaponost, France
It is known for its Roman aqueducts.
F te foraine de chaponost 69 2016
Monuments
The Roman aqueduct of the Gier, estimated to be 75 km long, was built under Hadrian's reign during the second century CE to enable water supply of the Roman city of Lugdunum (Lyon) from Mont Pilat (source of the river Gier). Arches of the aqueducts (around 92 arches on 550 m) are located on the territory of the commune, at the site of "Le Plat de l'Air".
Twin towns
Chaponost is twinned with:
References
Chaponost Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA