Belmont-Broye

Belmont-Broye is a municipality in the district of Broye, in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. On 1 January 2016, the former municipalities of Domdidier, Dompierre, Léchelles and Russy merged to form Belmont-Broye.

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History

Domdidier is first mentioned around 1157-62 as Donno Desiderio.
Dompierre is first mentioned in 1137 as Donperre.
Léchelles is first mentioned in 1243 as Leschieres. The municipality was formerly known by its German name Leitern, however, that name is no longer used.
Russy is first mentioned in 1228 as Rusie.

Geography

Belmont-Broye has an area of.

Demographics

Belmont-Broye has a population of.

Heritage sites of national significance

The Mansion De Gottrau is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. The entire village of Dompierre is designated as part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.

Transportation

The municipality has three railway stations: and to the northwest on the Palézieux–Lyss line and to the south on the Fribourg–Yverdon line. Between them they have regular service to,,, and.