Chaponost () is a commune in the Rhône department in eastern France.
It is known for its .
Monuments
The
Ancient Rome aqueduct of the Gier, estimated to be 75 km long, was built under Hadrian's reign during the second century CE to enable water supply of the Roman city of
Lugdunum (Lyon) from
Mont Pilat (source of the
river Gier). Arches of the aqueducts (around 92 arches on 550 m) are located on the territory of the commune, at the site of "Le Plat de l'Air".
Population
Twin towns
Chaponost is
town twinning with:
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Lesignano de' Bagni, Italy, since 2008
See also
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Communes of the Rhône department
