Bourg-en-Bresse

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Bourg-en-Bresse

Name

Bourg-en-Bresse

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

Location