Bourg-en-Bresse

The city lies at the western base of the Jura Mountains, situated along the Reyssouze River, 70 kilometers northeast of Lyon and 50 kilometers from Lons-le-Saunier.

The settlement received free town status in 1250 and later became the capital of the Savoy dukes in Bresse during the early fifteenth century.

The Royal Monastery of Brou represents the pinnacle of Flamboyant Gothic architecture, containing three mausoleums with detailed stone sculptures depicting historical figures.

Bourg-en-Bresse station provides direct high-speed rail connections to Paris, Strasbourg, Lyon, and Geneva, with access through the A39 and A40 motorways.

The region produces specific agricultural products including certified Bresse poultry and dairy goods, maintaining strict production standards across the territory.

Location: arrondissement of Bourg-en-Bresse

Location: Ain

Location: communauté d'agglomération du Bassin de Bourg-en-Bresse

Inception: 13 century

Elevation above the sea: 238 m

Shares border with: Jasseron, Montagnat, Péronnas, Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg, Saint-Just, Viriat

Address: 01000 Bourg-en-Bresse, France 01000 Bourg-en-Bresse

Phone: +33474457199

Email: mairie@bourgenbresse.fr

Website: http://bourgenbresse.fr

GPS coordinates: 46.20472,5.22806

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:31