a town of France, in lower Auvergne. There are two Brioudes, three quarters of a mile from each other; the one is called Church Brioude, the other Old Brioude. The houses are built after the antique manner, and are badly disposed. The canons are all temporal lords and counts. It is in no diocese, but depends immediately on the Pope. There are several convents; and, among the rest, the church of St Ferrol, which is highly celebrated. Near the Old Town is a stone-bridge on the river Allier, which consists of one arch: this is esteemed a stupendous structure, and is thought to be a work of the Romans. The inhabitants have no manufactures. It is situated in E. Long. 3.25. N. Lat. 45.14.