History and Culture
During a guided tour of Belley's historic centre, visitors can discover the Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, the Palais épiscopal and the Place des Terreaux.
The Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste features the north portal, an 18th-century statue of the Virgin Mary, the reliquary of Saint Anthelme and recently restored 19th-century murals; the cathedral is open daily.
The Parcours mémoriel dédié aux Poilus du 133e RI allows visitors to see training trenches and a firing position that were used before the First World War to train soldiers of the 133e RI from Belley.
The Hôtel Brillat Savarin at 62 Grande rue is partially listed as a historic monument. The listing dates from 15 November 1926 and concerns the galleries with two arcades.
Those planning a stay in Belley can find a holiday apartment here.
Cuisine
Les Épicuriennes is a four-day gastronomy festival held annually in Belley.
The Les Épicuriennes festival includes a market of regional producers, demonstrations by chefs and experts, a large buffet, workshops, and competitions for amateurs and young trainees.
Nature and Trails
Parc Jean-Pierre Camus comprises a formal French garden, a romantic area with a small woodland and views over the rooftops of the old town, as well as a children's playground.
In the Forêt de Rothonne, seven wooden installations for recreational sports activities accessible to people with reduced mobility have been set up along one kilometre. There are also accessible picnic tables and an arboretum adapted for people with special needs.
The circuits de randonnée pédestre de la forêt de Rothonne form an easy 8.9-kilometre circular route from Belley, taking about two hours and accessible free of charge all year round.
Surroundings
Le Couvent des Bernardines Belley is a historic site in the immediate vicinity of Belley. The Abbaye de Bons-en-Bugey is also a historic site in the immediate vicinity of Belley.
The Château de Grammont is a castle in the surroundings of Belley. The Cathédrale saint Jean-Baptiste, a church, is also located in the immediate vicinity of Belley.
Montagne de Parves is a mountain in the immediate vicinity of Belley. Mont Landard, Montagne de Tantainet and Montagne de Saint-Benoît are mountains in the surroundings of Belley.
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