pougny

Pougny is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France. It lies near the border with Switzerland and is the first French village to be cross…
Pougny is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France. It lies near the border with Switzerland and is the first French village to be crossed by the Rhône, and a hydro-electric station constructed in 1926 which it shares with the Swiss village of Chancy is named after it.
  • Country: France
  • Region: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Area: 7.77 km² (3.00 sq mi)
  • Elevation: 333–461 m (1,093–1,512 ft) · (avg. 406 m or 1,332 ft)
  • Department: Ain
  • Arrondissement: Gex
  • Canton: Thoiry
Data from: en.wikipedia.org