Birieux (; ) is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.
Geography The Chalaronne forms part of the commune's northwestern border.
History Birieux is first mentioned in the 12th century as a priory dependent on the abbey of l'Île Barbe à Lyon.
In the Middle Ages, Birieux was a possession of the lords of Thoire-Villars.
In 1789, the commune was included in the canton of Meximieux.
Population
Economy The region is primarily agricultural, producing grain and cattle.
See also Communes of the Ain department Dombes
References
External links
La Dombes and the city of Birieux