Louhans, Administrative center in Bresse bourguignonne, eastern France.
Description
Louhans is a commune located on the Bresse plain in eastern France, spreading across varying elevations between 176 and 205 meters above sea level. The town provides educational facilities from elementary through higher education levels and offers sports facilities for football and tennis.
History
The commune took its modern form through an administrative merger in 1973 that brought together several neighboring settlements into one entity. Some of the merged territories later regained independence, but the main settlement continued to serve as an administrative center for the region.
Culture
The old town features arcaded streets where shops and cafes shelter under covered passageways, a typical pattern in Burgundy's market towns. The church's glazed Burgundy tiles on the roof remain visible from many angles and speak to how local construction methods shaped the regional identity.
Practical
The town is well organized for visitors, with schools and recreational facilities spread across the area showing how the settlement is laid out. The varying elevations allow for walks through different landscapes, and finding your way through the main parts remains straightforward.
Did you know?
The population has roughly doubled since the end of the 1700s, marking a steady growth pattern for this Burgundian settlement over two centuries. This consistent expansion illustrates how the location maintained its role as a regional hub despite the many changes France experienced.
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Église Saint-Pierre de Louhans
331 m
Hôtel-Dieu de Louhans
239 m
Tours Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul
307 m
Théâtre municipal de Louhans
338 m
Hôtel du Commerce
380 m
Église Saint-Georges de Vincelles
3.6 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Montagny-près-Louhans
4.9 kmPonceau Monsieur
1.2 km
Église Saint-Laurent de Châteaurenaud
1 kmPont de la Cage de Louhans
583 mBorne kilométrique 36 de la Seille
3.2 kmMusée municipal de Louhans
422 m
Hôtel de sous-préfecture de Louhans
132 m
Chapelle de l'Hôtel-Dieu de Louhans
256 mBorne kilométrique 40 de la Seille
1.6 kmBorne, Mérimée IA71001630
2.4 kmBorne du lot n°9 de la Seille
3.2 kmChâteau de Sornay
2.2 kmMémoire à l'Ancienne Ligne Lons-Chalon
3.7 kmCrue du 4 octobre 1935
398 mLes Amis de Châteaurenaud
1.8 kmLavoir
345 mStatue
328 mGuerre 1870-71
306 mMemorial
823 mJardin du Souvenir
3.5 kmDocteur Jean Vial
1.2 kmWayside cross
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