Gleizé (French pronunciation: [ɡlɛze]) is a commune in the Rhône department in eastern France.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
19683,045
19753,708+2.85%
19826,591+8.56%
19908,317+2.95%
19998,050−0.36%
20077,766−0.45%
20127,605−0.42%
20177,472−0.35%
20238,035+1.22%
Source: INSEE

Culture and heritage

Places and monuments

  • Castle of Vaurenard : This is where the Baron de Richemont died.
  • Castle Montfleury.
  • Castle of Saint-Fonds.
  • Castle of Vaurenard
  • Castle of Saint-Fonds

Personalities

  • Baron de Richemont, died in Gleizé August 10, 1853, French crook who pretended to be Louis XVII.
  • Kevin Joss-Rauze, born in Gleizé, professional basketball player.
  • Rudy Molard, a French road cyclist, was born there.

See also

External links

  • , official website