Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Étienne
Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Étienne, Arms factory in Saint-Étienne, France
The Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Étienne operates in a large industrial complex with multiple buildings dedicated to weapons manufacturing and development processes.
Established in 1764 under royal decree, the factory reached a production capacity of 12,000 weapons annually by the time of the French Revolution in 1789.
The facility transformed Saint-Étienne into a major industrial center, attracting skilled workers and establishing a strong manufacturing tradition in the region.
The factory buildings now house the Cité du Design, offering exhibitions and educational programs about industrial design and technological innovation.
The factory developed the FAMAS, a distinctive bullpup assault rifle that served as the standard infantry weapon of the French military for over 40 years.
Location: Saint-Étienne
Inception: 1764
Industry: arms industry
Address: 18, rue Bergson
GPS coordinates: 45.45030,4.38464
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37
Saint-Etienne offers various photography settings with the Cite du Design and Cathedral Saint-Charles-Borromee. The city displays industrial buildings, art museums, gardens, and public squares. Outside the city center extend the Loire Gorges and Pilat Regional Park.
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Montée du Crêt de Roc
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