Bourbon-Lancy
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Location within Burgundy region
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | |
| Department | Saône-et-Loire | |
| Arrondissement | Charolles | |
| Canton | Bourbon-Lancy | |
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| • Mayor (2001–2008) | Jean-Paul Drapier | |
| Area1 | 55.73 km2 (21.52 sq mi) | |
| Population (2006)2 | 5,572 | |
| • Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 71047 / 71140 | |
| Elevation | 202–346 m (663–1,135 ft) (avg. 240 m or 790 ft) |
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Bourbon-Lancy is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.
It is a rural town on the Loire River with a walled medieval area on the dominant hill. It has an authentic medieval belfry, wooden frame houses and fortifications which date from 1495.
History
Situated in western Burgundy in the heart of ancient Gaul, the city's history spans well over 2000 years. Bourbon-Lancy is a spa town with thermal springs which have been known since Roman times. In the Middle Ages Bourbon-Lancy was an important stronghold and a fief of the Bourbon family, and its suffix is derived from the name of a member of the family.
Cardinal Richelieu, Madame de Sévigné, James II of England, and other celebrated people visited the thermal springs in the 17th and 18th centuries.[1]
Industry
- FPT Powertrain Technologies – a Fiat plant
- Guy H.F. – cabinet maker for the French loudspeaker manufacturer Focal S.A.
Tourism
- Musée Saint Nazaire – housed in the 11th century Saint Navaire Church - artifacts from ancient & modern Bourbon-Lacy
- Medieval center – shops, restaurants and an inn
- Thermal spas
- Musée du Breuil
- Musée de la Machine Agricole Puzenat et des outils du bois
- Le Casino De Bourbon-Lancy
See also
References
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External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bourbon-Lancy. |
- Official site of Bourbon-Lancy in French
- Shops and administrations of Bourbon-Lancy in French
