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.
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 .