Biars-sur-Cère

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Biars-sur-Cère (French pronunciation: [bjaʁ syʁ sɛʁ], literally Biars on Cère; Lengadocian: Biard de Sera) is a commune in the Lot department located in southwestern France. It is the site of the headquarters of Andros, whose brands include Bonne Maman. During World War II, Biars-sur-Cère villagers hid a number of Jews from Nazi persecution. It has been reported but not verified that among the families protecting Jews was the Chapoulart family who later founded Andros.

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Biars-sur-Cère
Rue du 2e RI du Lot, Figeac

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N 44.9289 °	E 1.8478 °

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Rue du 2e RI du Lot

Rue du 2e RI du Lot
46130 Figeac
Occitania, France
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