The old quarters of Bourg-en-Bresse

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Au coeur de la ville, 01000 Bourg-en-Bresse

Visite des quartiers anciens Bourg-en-Bresse — ©©MorganeMonneret

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Situated on major communication routes, Bourg-en-Bresse has evolved with the times and events. Its rich past can be seen in the medieval houses, town houses and monuments, parks and toponymy of the city center.

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In Gallo-Roman times, "Burgus" became "Bourg", and distinguished itself as a defensive outpost of the capital of the Three Gauls, Lugdunum (Lyon). But it was above all in the Middle Ages that the town took advantage of its geographical position and developed a sustained commercial and craft activity. Even today, you can still admire some thirty houses belonging to wealthy merchants or craftsmen of the period, the oldest of which dates back to the 14th century. The end of the Middle Ages saw...

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Guidebook to download on www.bourgenbressetourisme.fr
Guided tours and animated visits in Summer ; guided tours all year round for groups (please, book).