a city of France, in the department of the Upper Loire, and in the arrondissement of Issençaux. It stands on the river Lignon, where the Serigoull falls into it. The country around it is mountainous and thinly peopled, nor are there any large towns near it. There are some coal-mines worked in the neighbourhood. In 1836 the city contained 5530 inhabitants, some of whom find employment in making linen goods, silk goods, and lace. There are also manufactures of leather and iron ware.