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Moulins, town, Allier département, Auvergne-Rhônes-Alpes région, central France. It lies northwest of Lyon and is situated on the right bank of the Allier River . The town’s 16th- to 17th-century Flamboyant Gothic cathedral of Notre-Dame houses the famous triptych by the 15th-century Dutch painter referred to as the Master of Moulins .
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History Before the French Revolution , Moulins was the capital of the province of Bourbonnais and the seat of the Dukes of Bourbon . It appears in documented records at least as far back as the year 990.
Mar 25, 2017 · Grand Cafe, one of the nightspots on the Place d'Allier. Not sure what this was for...but also part of street life in Moulins! Moulins - the ancient capital of the Dukes of Bourbon in the deep heart of France -- has a particular reason to remember the end of World War II.
Explore Moulins. The town has an interesting historical centre, based around the cathedral and surrounding streets and has several interesting monuments to discover. The principal monument that dominates the skyline of Moulins is the Cathedral of Notre-Dame et Sacre-Coeur, which started life in the 14th century as a monastery and church.
The historical capital of Bourbonnais and the prefecture of the department of Allier, the town of Art and History of Moulins offers lovers of architectural and cultural heritage a beautiful legacy, a reminder of its glorious past as the former duchy of the Bourbon family.
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Visit Moulins: highlights and tourist information. France This Way comment: In the historic centre of Moulins it is the cathedral that is the most imposing monument. Moulins is situated in the Allier department and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
History. Geography. Toggle Geography subsection. Climate. Population. Administration. Toggle Administration subsection. Sister cities. Places of interest. Gallery. People from or related to Moulins. Related pages. References. Other websites. Moulins, Allier. Coordinates: 46°33′55″N3°20′00″E46.5653°N 3.3333°E.
