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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.
Mentioned in ancient history and context of peaceful life and preserved (Montbrison is ranked three flowers at the national competition of cities and villages in bloom), Montbrison is also known for its centuries-old market on Saturday morning (the largest of the Loire) and its gastronomy.
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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. Montbrison is rich in iconic heritage sites that just cannot be missed.
La ville et le château de Montbrison, armorial de Guillaume Revel (c. 1450). La plus ancienne mention sous le nom de Montbrison est l'acte de fondation de l'hôpital à la fin du XI e siècle [23]. Le nom proviendrait de la colline en basalte, vestige d'un ancien volcan : Mont-bresou (pour signifier une montagne en morceaux). [réf. nécessaire]
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Montbrison est l’une des villes incontournables du Forez. Capitale du Comté de Forez en 1173, étape pour les pèlerins de Compostelle et les voyageurs empruntant le Grand Chemin de Forez, Montbrison connaît un essor remarquable jusqu’au début du XVème siècle.
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