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Moulins, Administrative center in Allier, France.

Located on the banks of the Allier River at 220 meters elevation, Moulins extends across 18 square kilometers of central France's landscape.

The city became the capital of Bourbonnais province before the French Revolution, with records dating back to 990 and receiving franchise rights in 1232.

The National Center of Costume and Scenography maintains extensive collections of theatrical costumes and stage designs within its specialized exhibition spaces.

The Moulins-sur-Allier train station provides direct rail connections to Paris, while the nearby A79 motorway enables efficient regional travel options.

Fashion designer Coco Chanel spent her early years at the orphanage school in Moulins before her journey to become a revolutionary figure in Paris.

Location: Allier

Location: canton of Moulins-Ouest

Location: canton of Moulins-Sud

Location: communauté d'agglomération de Moulins

Location: arrondissement of Moulins

Elevation above the sea: 214 m

Shares border with: Avermes, Bressolles, Neuvy, Toulon-sur-Allier, Yzeure

Address: Rue Philippe Thomas, 03000 Moulins, France 03000 Moulins

Phone: +33470485000

Email: accueil.hotel-ville@ville-moulins.fr

Website: https://ville-moulins.fr

GPS coordinates: 46.56472,3.33250

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:38

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