Glandieu
Glandieu (Arpitan: Glandieu) is a former commune in the Ain department in eastern France. It is shared on the territory of two municipalities by the Gland, which here forms the waterfall.
Glandieu | |
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Part of Saint-Benoît and Brégnier-Cordon | |
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Location of Glandieu | |
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| Coordinates: 45°40′04″N 5°36′45″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ain |
| Arrondissement | Belley |
| Canton | Belley |
| Commune | Saint-Benoît and Brégnier-Cordon |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
The northern part of Glandieu is annexed to the commune of Saint-Benoît. The southern part belongs to that of Brégnier-Cordon. Besides the waterfall, Glandieu is also known for its cave and lake.
Unlike the other "ieu" toponyms of the region (Izieu, Peyrieu, etc.), Glandieu derives its name from the Gallic and from the roots "glano" (pure) and "eu" (water).[1]
See also
Fotogallery
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References
- Anne-Marie Vurpas et Claude Michel, Noms de lieux de l'Ain, Bonneton, 1999
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