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Belley (French pronunciation: ⓘ; [3] [4] [5] Arpitan: Bèlê) is a subprefecture of the Ain department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France. It is the capital of the historical region of Bugey , [ 6 ] although not its largest city, which is Oyonnax , to the north.
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The Cathedral of Saint-John in Belley dates from the middle of the 19th century, having been built to replace an earlier (12th - 16th century) cathedral that had been damaged during the revolution and then further damaged by an earthquake in the early 19th century. The cathedral is neo-gothic in style and only retains very small parts of the origin...
Particular highlights in Belley include the 18th century Episcopal Palace on Rue des Cordeliers with an imposing classical style facade, and a couple of grand townhouses such as the 18th century Hotel Dallemagne on Boulevard de Verdun and the 16th century Hotel du Bailliage on Grande Rue, which now holds the Belley Tourist Office. There are a good ...
The countryside around Belley, halfway between the Rhone and the Jura mountains, has numerous lakes, woodlands, waterfalls and valleys to explore with cycling, walking, fishing and canoeing among the popular activities. Among the most visited is the waterfall at Glandieu, a few kilometres south-east of Belley. In the small Rothonne Forest, just sou...
The cultural and architectural wealth of Belley, the capital of Bugey and birthplace of Jean-Antelme Brillat-Savarin, will surprise you! Discover its cathedral, Panorama sur la ville de Belley
Belley is a town in Ain, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, 30 km north-west of Aix-les-Bains. The city with a territory of 22 km² is the historic capital of the former province of Bugey and is located in the upper Rhône valley, dominated to the north by the Grand Colombier which rises to more than 1,500 m above sea level.
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Jul 1, 2014 · Things to Do in Belley, France: See Tripadvisor's 2,145 traveler reviews and photos of Belley tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Belley. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Visit Belley: highlights and tourist information. Travel Guide To Visit Attractions Book hotels, car hire, flights. France This Way comment: The cathedral and adjacent historic centre are the highlight of your visit to Belley. Belley is situated in the Ain department and Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region.
Historic capital of the Bugey area and home town of the famed 19th-century food writer, Brillat-Savarin, Belley offers a heady mix of gastronomy, wine and heritage. With Roman and medieval roots, this town knows how to take good care of its heritage, for example the Cathédrale Saint-Jean, the bishops’ palace or the Couvent des Cordeliers.
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