Bressuire

This French commune of approximately 19,300 inhabitants spans 180.6 square kilometers in the Deux-Sèvres department, serving as a subprefecture and important regional administrative center in western France.

Founded during Celtic times, Bressuire served as a Gallo-Roman road junction before becoming a medieval stronghold with its castle built by the lords of Beaumont in the 12th century.

The commune houses the Notre-Dame church from the 12th and 15th centuries featuring a Renaissance tower, alongside medieval castle ruins that showcase its rich architectural heritage and historical significance.

The town provides complete infrastructure including hospitals, schools, shops, banks and administrative services, connected by road networks facilitating access to surrounding communes in the Bressuire bocage region.

Bressuire maintains twinning relationships with ten international cities across four continents, from Scotland to Chile, promoting cultural exchanges and fostering global cooperation through municipal partnerships.

Location: arrondissement of Bressuire

Location: Deux-Sèvres

Inception: January 1, 1973

Elevation above the sea: 175 m

Shares border with: Argentonnay, Boismé, Bretignolles, Chanteloup, Chiché, Cirières, Coulonges-Thouarsais, Courlay, Faye-l'Abbesse, La Forêt-sur-Sèvre, Geay, Luché-Thouarsais, Saint-Aubin-du-Plain, Voulmentin

Address: 79300 Bressuire, France

Phone: +33549804980

Email: mairie@ville-bressuire.fr

Website: https://ville-bressuire.fr

GPS coordinates: 46.84000,-0.48861

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:49