Montbrison

Montbrison extends across both banks of the Vizezy River at the foot of the Forez Mountains, with an elevation of 399 meters.

The town gained prominence as the capital of the County of Forez until 1531, when it was incorporated into the royal territory of France.

The Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame-d'Espérance, built in 1223, stands as a central religious structure with Gothic architectural elements and period furnishings.

The Saturday market in Montbrison takes place along multiple streets, offering local products, fresh produce, and the regional Fourme cheese.

The former Gallo-Roman thermal baths of Moingt, merged with Montbrison in 1973, contain preserved ancient stone structures and archaeological remains.

Location: Loire

Location: arrondissement of Montbrison

Location: Loire Forez Agglomération

Official opening: 1866

Elevation above the sea: 407 m

Operator: SNCF

Shares border with: Champdieu, Bard, Écotay-l'Olme, Essertines-en-Châtelneuf, Lézigneux, Précieux, Saint-Romain-le-Puy, Saint-Thomas-la-Garde, Savigneux

Address: Place de la Gare, 42600 Montbrison, France 42600

Phone: +33477961818

Email: mairie@ville-montbrison.fr

Website: http://ville-montbrison.fr

GPS coordinates: 45.60750,4.06528

Latest update: September 27, 2025 15:20