Briey, former commune in Meurthe-et-Moselle, France
Briey is a delegated commune in northeastern France, located in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department within the canton of Briey. The town developed as a regional administrative center and serves as a hub for the surrounding communities in the Lorraine area.
Briey emerged as an industrial center in the 19th century due to abundant iron ore deposits in the Lorraine region. The town was later restructured as an administrative unit and remained significant in the economic development of the area.
The town offers basic services and facilities typical of a regional administrative center. Visit during weekday mornings to experience the town when local services are most active and the center is easiest to navigate.
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