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Montbrison
Also known as Montbréson
commune in Loire, France
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Montbrison is a town located in the Loire department in central France. While small, it serves as a local administrative and cultural center for its region.
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Place details
- Locality
- Montbrison
- Region
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Country
- France
- Population
- 16,164
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Montbrison ( French pronunciation: [mɔ̃bʁizɔ̃]; Arpitan: Montbréson) is a subprefecture and commune of the Loire department in central France. Montbrison was the historical capital of the counts of Forez; today it is the principal city in Forez.
The city gives its name to the popular blue cheese Fourme de Montbrison, which has been made in the region for centuries. It received appellation d'origine contrôlée status in 1972.
