Bourbon-Lancy

Infobox Commune de France|nomcommune=Bourbon-Lancy
région=Bourgogne|département=Saône-et-Loire
arrondissement=Charolles
canton=Bourbon-Lancy
insee=71047
cp=71140
maire=Jean-Paul Drapier
mandat=2001-2008
intercomm=
longitude=3.77416666667
latitude=46.6202777778
alt moy=240 m
alt mini=202 m
alt maxi=346 m
hectares=5 573
km²=55,73
sans=5634
date-sans=1999
dens=

Bourbon-Lancy is a commune of the Saône-et-Loire "département", in France. It is a rural town on the Loire River with a walled medieval area on the dominant hill. It boasts an authentic medieval belfry, wooden frame houses and fortifications which date from 1495.

Situated in western Burgundy in the heart of ancient Gaul, the city's history spans well over 2000 years. As its name implies, Bourbon-Lancy is a historical spa town with thermal springs which have been known since Roman times.

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

References

* [http://www.bourbon-lancy.com/ Official site of Bourbon-Lancy] in French