Bellac

The birthplace of the famous writer Jean Giraudoux, who considered it to be the most beautiful town in the world, Bellac is a town of true character. The history of Bellac is told through its monuments: the church of Notre Dame, its 12th century enamelled relic chest, its medieval houses, its picturesque alleys, etc. Along the stagecoach footpath, you will encounter the memory of Jean de la Fontaine on the very spot where he was inspired to write his fable «The Coach and the Fly». Bellac also offers a multitude of cultural activities, and such leisure and relaxation options as theatre, mediatheque, cinema, water-sports centre, etc. Fiche saisie par Indicate a mistake on this page