page_title: Bourg-en-Bresse
section_title: Economy
hierarchical_section_title: Bourg-en-Bresse / Economy
context_page_description: Bourg-en-Bresse is a commune in eastern France, capital of the Ain department, and the capital of the ancient province of Bresse. It is located 70 km north-northeast of Lyon.
  The inhabitants of Bourg-en-Bresse are known as Burgiens.
context_section_description: In the early 20th century, the city manufactured iron goods, mineral waters, tallow, soap and earthenware, and there were flour mills and breweries; and there is considerable trade in grain, cattle and poultry.
caption: Interior of the church of Brou
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