Bourg-en-Bresse
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Bourg-en-Bresse is the prefecture of the Ain department in Eastern France. It served as the capital of the ancient province of Bresse and was once a stronghold for the dukes of Savoy. The city is situated at the western base of the Jura Mountains.
Statistics
Area
23.86 km²
Population
42,372