Louhans

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Saône-et-Loire

Location: arrondissement of Louhans

Inception: January 1, 1973

Elevation above the sea: 189 m

Shares border with: Saint-Usuge, Branges, Bruailles, La Chapelle-Naude, Montagny-près-Louhans, Ratte, Saint-Martin-du-Mont, Sornay, Vincelles

Address: 71500 Louhans, France

Phone: +33385767510

Email: ag@louhans-chateaurenaud.fr

Website: http://louhans-chateaurenaud.fr

GPS coordinates: 46.62639,5.22472

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:00