BELLEY

'Belley' (Arpitan : '''Bèlê''') is a commune in the French ''département'' of Ain. It was the capital of the region of Bugey.

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History

Ecclesiastical history

Economy

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History

Belley was the birthplace of the epicure Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin.

Ecclesiastical history

Belley was the seat of the Bishop of Belley and the location of Belley Cathedral.

Economy

The town is famed for its cheese, ''la Tome de Belley,'' also known as Chevret or still "Le pave d'Affinois". It is also home to a sizeable Volvo production unit.

Sources and external links

★ Gazetteer Entry