Belley, Administrative center in Ain, France
Located at an elevation of 220 meters, Belley functions as the capital of the Bugey region within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes department of Ain.
The town traces its origins to Roman times and gained prominence as an episcopal seat in the 5th century before becoming part of France in 1601.
The cathedral of Belley stands as a central monument, while the town maintains traditions through regular Saturday markets in Grande Rue.
Municipal services operate from Boulevard de Verdun, offering administrative assistance Monday through Friday with extended hours until 17:30 most days.
The local cheese production includes the specialized Tome de Belley, also known as Chevret, contributing to the regional gastronomic heritage.
Location: Ain
Location: arrondissement of Belley
Elevation above the sea: 281 m
Shares border with: Andert-et-Condon, Brens, Virignin, Arboys-en-Bugey, Parves et Nattages, Chazey-Bons, Magnieu
Phone: +33479422300
Email: mairie@belley.fr
Website: http://belley.fr
GPS coordinates: 45.76076,5.68615
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:52
Chartreuse de Pierre-Châtel
6.3 km
Belley Cathedral
432 m
Donjon du Temple
2.1 km
Fort-les-Bancs
5.9 km
Gorges de la Balme
6.5 km
Palais épiscopal de Belley
421 m
Séminaire de Belley
597 m
Hôtel Brillat-Savarin
274 m
Hôtel des ducs de Savoie
171 m
Maison du Vachat
113 m
Pierre à cupules de Magnieu
487 m
Maison dite d'Olivier Le Daim
320 m
Hôtel de province du Bugey
169 m
Place de la Cathédrale
388 m
Ancien hôtel de ville de Belley
155 m
Bagneux cup-marked stone
3.3 km
Église Saint-Blaise de Virignin
5.5 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Peyzieu
6.3 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Magnieu
3.2 km
Église Saint-Michel de Brens
4.5 km
La Paix qui s'éveille by Charles Machet
412 m
Église protestante évangélique de Belley
282 m
Gertrude Stein's house in Billignin
1.8 km
Mairie de Magnieu
3.1 km
Église Saint-Véran de Chazey
1.7 km
Église évangélique de Pentecôte de Belley
148 m
Mairie de Belley
40 m
War memorial of Belley
150 mReviews
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