Bresse

Bresse is a region of France, in the eastern part of the country, and a former province. The city of Bourg-en-Bresse is the former capital of the province.

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In 1272 the house of Savoy gained control of Bresse. It was not till the first half of the 15th century that the province, with Bourg as its capital, was founded as such. In 1601 it was ceded to France by the Treaty of Lyons, after which it formed (together with the province of Bugey) first a separate government and afterwards part of the government of Burgundy.

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France: The French Republic or France (: R?publique fran?aise or France) is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe, and which is further made up of a collection of overseas islands and territories located in other continents....

Bourg-en-Bresse: Bourg-en-Bresse is a city and commune in eastern France, pr?fecture (capital) of the Ain d?partement, and was capital of the former province of Bresse. It is located 36 m. N.N.E. of Lyon. Population (1999): city 40,666 (burgiens), city and suburbs: 57,198 inhabitants, urban area (French: aire urbain...

1272: For broader historical context, see 1270s and 13th century....