Poncin
Poncin () is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France. It lies on the banks of the river Ain.
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Poncin is a small town located in the Ain department in eastern France, situated along the banks of the Ain River. It represents one of many communes that make up the administrative divisions of France's regions.
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Place details
- Locality
- Poncin
- Region
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Country
- France
- Population
- 1,557
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Poncin () is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France. It lies on the banks of the river Ain.
==History== Of strategic importance during medieval times, Poncin is surrounded by city walls that are still in perfect shape despite their age. The village was originally intended to receive the same patronage as Pérouges but the plan never reached fruition.
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