Condrieu
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This article is about the village. For the wine, see Condrieu AOC.
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| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Rhône |
| Arrondissement | Lyon |
| Canton | Condrieu |
| Intercommunality | Région de Condrieu |
| Mayor | Gabriel Montcharmont (2001–2008) |
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| Elevation | 146–460 m (479–1,510 ft) (avg. 230 m or 750 ft) |
| Land area1 | 9.21 km2 (3.56 sq mi) |
| Population2 | 3,702 (2006) |
| - Density | 402 /km2 (1,040 /sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 69064/ 69420 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Coordinates: 45°27′50″N 4°46′06″E / 45.4639°N 4.7683°E
Condrieu is a commune in the Rhône department in eastern France.
It is situated on the right bank of the Rhône, some 11 km (6.8 mi) south of Vienne and 44 km south of Lyon, at the foot of the lower slopes of the Mont Monnet. It has an area of 921 hectares and a population of 3,424 (as of 1999). Its altitude ranges from 146 to 460 metres.
Condrieu produces white wine, Condrieu AOC and cheese, the Rigotte de Condrieu.
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[edit] External links
- Official website
- Local government website
- Website on Condrieu
- Local information on Condrieu
- Gazetteer Entry
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