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Montbrison (French pronunciation: [mɔ̃bʁizɔ̃]; Arpitan: Montbréson) is a commune and a subprefecture of the Loire department in central France. [ 3 ] Montbrison was the historical capital of the counts of Forez, and today it is the principal city in the Forez .
Former capital of the Counts of Forez from the eleventh century, Montbrison possesses a remarkable architectural heritage, one of the most important of the department of Loire. Monuments to visit: The heraldic room of the Diana (13th century), which has more than 1 7000 coats of arms.
Montbrison town centre with its shopping streets and lively terraces, is a vibrant and friendly place. A top tip: Saturday is a good day to stop there. It’s market day, and the market was voted best in France in 2019! The town is lively and filled with the colours and fragrances of local produce. Your taste-buds will remember the experience.
Top Attractions in Montbrison. These rankings are informed by Tripadvisor data—we consider traveler reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location. 1. Quai des Artistes. 2. Salle de la Diana. 3. Musee d'Allard. A unique look at Nature, Art and Childhood in a prestigious refurbished former mansion...
11) les armes de Montbrison sont de gueules à la montagne d'or sommée d'un château de même, au chef cousu de France. Le site notrefamille.com donne une description très précise : de gueules, à la tour crénelée de cinq pièces, senestrée d'un avant-mur crénelé de huit, le tout d'or ; la tour et le mur ouverts, ajourés et maçonnés de sable ; au chef cousu d'azur à trois fleurs de lys d'or
Découvrez la commune de Montbrison, activités, restaurants, patrimoine, hébergements... Réservez vos vacances en Loire Forez (42) au cœur d'Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes avec l'Office de tourisme.
Montbrison is situated in the Loire department and Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region. Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Montbrison in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes. Popular places to visit nearby include Ambert at 26 km and Saint-Etienne at 32 km.
