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Bugey
The Bugey (, ; Arpitan: ''Bugê'') is a historical region in the department of Ain, eastern France, located between Lyon Lyon (Franco-Provençal: ''Liyon'') is a city in France. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône, to the northwest of the French Alps, southeast of Paris, north of Marseille, southwest of Geneva, Switzerland, north ... and Geneva. It is located in a loop of the Rhône River in the southeast of the department. It includes the foothills of the Jura mountains, and the highest point is the Grand Colombier (Ain), Grand Colombier. Bugey is divided into two sub-regions: Haut Bugey and Bas Bugey. The inhabitants of Bugey are known as ''Bugistes'' or alternatively as ''Bugeysiens''. History The Bugey was a fief of the Holy Roman Empire. When Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor, Emperor Henry IV received the much-needed support of Adelaide of Susa, March of Turin, marchesa of Turin, when he came to Italy to submit to Pope Gregory VII and Mati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bugey Wine
Bugey wine () is produced in the Bugey region in the Ain département of France, under the two VDQS designations Bugey and Roussette du Bugey. On May 28, 2009, Institut National des Appellations d'Origine, INAO gave its final approval for the elevation of Bugey and Roussette du Bugey to ''Appellation d'origine contrôlée'' (AOC) status.Vins du Bugey : l’INAO donne son feu vert à l’AOC , press release from INAO on May 29, 2009 A high proportion of Bugey wine is white, but white, rosé, red and sparkling wines are all produced in Bugey. Bugey wine made from the aromatic white variety Altesse, locally called Roussette, are among the more noted from the area. Vineyards of the two Bugey appellations cover around spread over 67 communes in the department of Ain. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ligne Du Haut-Bugey
The Haut-Bugey line () (also nicknamed ''Lignes des Carpates'') is a railway line in France. It is 65 kilometres in length and connects Bourg-en-Bresse with Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, Bellegarde, travelling through the Jura Mountains. For a century and a quarter after its opening in 1877, it was a local line only, and with steep grades, tight curves, and a long poorly ventilated tunnel, it was a challenging line to operate. It suffered a gradual decline, until in 2006 it had a new lease of life as its renovation was chosen as the most cost-effective way to shorten the journey time from Paris to Geneva. The line was closed in 2006 for complete reconstruction and electrification. The upgraded line was inaugurated on 2 December 2010 featuring 25 kV AC electrification, replacement of 18 level-crossings with bridges, avalanche protection and daylighting (tunnels), daylighting a tunnel. Today the line enables a faster link between the French TGV network and Geneva, giving a Paris to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bugey Nuclear Power Plant
The Bugey Nuclear Power Plant is located in Bugey in the Saint-Vulbas commune (Ain), about 75 km from the Swiss border. The site occupies 100 hectares. It is on the edge of the Rhône River, from where it gets its cooling water, and is about 35 km upstream from Lyon and 72 km from Grenoble. About 1,200 people work at the site. The site houses 4 currently operating units, all being pressurized water reactors. The 5th reactor (unit 1) is currently being dismantled. It was the last UNGG reactor built in the world. Some of the cooling comes from direct use of the Rhône water (units 2 and 3) while some is done by the use of cooling towers (units 4 and 5). Seismic activity The area is not known for its seismic activity. In the last few years, the plant was modernized to updated earthquake resistance standards. Heat dumping During the heat wave on 20 July 2003, waste heat Waste heat is heat that is produced by a machine, or other process that uses energy, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bugey
The Bugey (, ; Arpitan: ''Bugê'') is a historical region in the department of Ain, eastern France, located between Lyon Lyon (Franco-Provençal: ''Liyon'') is a city in France. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône, to the northwest of the French Alps, southeast of Paris, north of Marseille, southwest of Geneva, Switzerland, north ... and Geneva. It is located in a loop of the Rhône River in the southeast of the department. It includes the foothills of the Jura mountains, and the highest point is the Grand Colombier (Ain), Grand Colombier. Bugey is divided into two sub-regions: Haut Bugey and Bas Bugey. The inhabitants of Bugey are known as ''Bugistes'' or alternatively as ''Bugeysiens''. History The Bugey was a fief of the Holy Roman Empire. When Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor, Emperor Henry IV received the much-needed support of Adelaide of Susa, March of Turin, marchesa of Turin, when he came to Italy to submit to Pope Gregory VII and Mati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand Colombier (Ain)
Grand Colombier (el. 1534 m) is a mountain in the Ain department in eastern France. It lies in the area of Bugey. Further reading This summit dominates the upper valley of the Rhône and the Lake of Bourget in the Savoie department and the commune of Culoz which lies at its feet. From the Grand Colombier, hiking and mountain biking trails lead over the mountains of Bugey in the direction of the plateau of Retord and have views of the Alps The Alps () are some of the highest and most extensive mountain ranges in Europe, stretching approximately across eight Alpine countries (from west to east): Monaco, France, Switzerland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria and Slovenia. .... The Col du Grand Colombier is one of the steepest passes in France, with a 20-percent gradient on the Bugey side. References External Links Mountains of Ain {{Ain-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Revermont
Revermont () is a natural region of France located in the departments of Ain, Jura, and a small portion of Saône-et-Loire. Geography Geographically defined as the western foothills of the Jura Massif, the Revermont is characterized by limestone relief situated north of the Rhône-Alpes region and southwest of the Jura Massif. It extends from Lons-le-Saunier in the north to the Ain River in the east and the town of Pont-d'Ain in the south. It stretches west to east across the Bresse plain, bordered by Departmental Road 1083 linking Bourg-en-Bresse to Lons-le-Saunier, paralleled by the A39 motorway, towards the Suran Valley and then to the Ain Valley. Dotted with villages, the hillsides of the Revermont extend from Pont-d'Ain to Lons-le-Saunier along the Bresse plain. Sparsely populated, it is a region of low to medium mountains that encompasses typical villages. The viticultural tradition has largely disappeared except on the edge of the Jura near Lons-le-Saunier, and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Treaty Of Lyon (1601)
The Treaty of Lyon was signed on 17 January 1601 between France and Savoy, to bring an end to the Franco-Savoyard War of 1600–1601. Based on the terms of the treaty, Henry IV of France relinquished Saluzzo to Savoy, while Savoy kept Pont de Gresin, Valserine, and was required to pay France 150,000 livres. In return, Henry acquired Bugey, Valromey, Gex, and Bresse. Eventually, the territory of Bresse was attached to the French military government of Burgundy. See also *List of treaties This list of treaties contains known agreements, pacts, peaces, and major contracts between states, armies, governments, and tribal groups. Before 1200 CE 1200–1299 1300–1399 1400–1499 1500–1599 1600–1699 1700–1799 ... References Sources * External linksSaluzzo*Almanac - January 17 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adelaide Of Susa
Adelaide of Susa (also ''Adelheid'', ''Adelais'', or ''Adeline''; – 19 December 1091) was the countess of part of the March of Ivrea and the Marchioness of Turin in Northwestern Italy from 1034 to her death. She was the last of the Arduinici. She is sometimes compared to her second cousin and close contemporary, Matilda of Tuscany. Biography Early life Born in Turin to Ulric Manfred II of Turin and Bertha of Milan around 1014/1020, Adelaide's early life is not well known. Adelaide had two younger sisters, Immilla of Turin, Immilla and Bertha of Turin, Bertha. She may also have had a brother, whose name is not known, who predeceased her father. Thus, upon Ulric Manfred II's death (in December 1033 or 1034), Adelaide inherited the bulk of her father's property. This included property in the counties of Turin (especially in the Susa Valley), Auriate, and Asti. Adelaide also inherited property, but probably not comital authority, in the counties of Albenga, Alba, Bredulo an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
