Charnay (French pronunciation: [ʃaʁnɛ]) is a commune in the Rhône department in eastern France.
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The church in Charnay | |
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Coordinates: 45°53′29″N 4°40′09″E | |
Country | France |
Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
Department | Rhône |
Arrondissement | Villefranche-sur-Saône |
Canton | Val d'Oingt |
Intercommunality | Beaujolais Pierres Dorées |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Laurent Dubuy[1] |
Area 1 | 7.06 km2 (2.73 sq mi) |
Population | 1,051 |
• Density | 150/km2 (390/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 69047 /69380 |
Elevation | 206–446 m (676–1,463 ft) (avg. 450 m or 1,480 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
The village is part of the Beaujolais wine region and is home to numerous wineries. It is also regionally famous for its authentic medieval village.
Communes of the Rhône department
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