Bellême

Bellême

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownBellême
Insee code61038
Postcode61130
Latitude48.3766310
Longitude0.5617380
AltitudeFrom 162 to 230 meters
Surface1.71 km²
Population1603 inhabitants
Density937 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief townAlençon (at 41 km, 45 min)Sérigny at 1.3 km (2 min)
DepartmentOrneSaint-Martin-du-Vieux-Bellême at 1.6 km (2 min)
RegionLower NormandySearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

The Gallic Belisama meaning "most beautiful".

Nice little town where you will find traces of medieval architecture (the city's defenses during the Hundred Years War), and beautiful houses of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Shops, restaurants and tea room on site.


SIGHTSEEING

The chapel of Saint-Santin, founded in 960, is the oldest religious building in the Perche. Its rustic construction, narrow windows and low door are typical of Romanesque architecture. Visited only during Heritage Days or by appointment for groups to take to the Tourist Office at +33 2 33 73 09 69.

The church of Saint-Sauveur-de-Bellême the 16th century. And has undergone several revisions. Classical style, its nave is flanked by eight chapels. More information inside the church.

Music concerts of good quality are held in the church and in the 18th mansion that belonged to writer Roger Martin du Gard.

Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Bellême
Leisure centresGolf Course of Bellême

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

For children and adults: several equestrian centers.

Discover in Country Bellemois rides hitch of Percherons from mid-March to late December.

Large bodies of water: sailing, etc.. At Margon / Nogent, La Ferte-Bernard, etc.. La Ferte is a beautiful historic city.

A Tourouvre discover "Muséales" French-Canadian center: many Percherons emigrated to Canada in the 17th century. You can also visit a museum of ancient objects of trade.

La Perriere, ranked charming village that became a center for artists.

Internships museum of Sainte-Gauburge, near Saint-Cyr-la-Rosière.

Many garage sales are held Easter fall across the region.

Markets in Nogent-le-Rotrou and Mortagne on Saturday.

Organic farm Noce.

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Horse or pony ride or trekNature and the outdoorsFrom 20 € to 70 €Bellême

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PHOTOS
Tower Bellême
 
Church of St. Sauveur
Close Street City
 
Bell Tower of Saint-Sauveur saw roofs
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WEATHER
Saturday 25 May
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Min. 1°C - Max. 13°C
Sunday 26 May
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Min. -1°C - Max. 14°C
Monday 27 May
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Min. 4°C - Max. 13°C
RESTAURANTS 
Le Relais Saint-Louis
Bellême
SITUATION - Le Relais Saint-Louis is in the town of Belleme in Normandy. The hotel restaurant is a fine gourmet cuisine, located in the waterfront, close to the golf course in the city....
Located in Bellême36 € per person 
À la dînette gourmande
Bellême
At the heart of the Perche, near the forest of Belleme Sunday, and Cyril font Nathalie Boulay, the owners welcome you with good humor in their establishment. The chef Cyril font will...
Located in BellêmeFrom 10 € to 40 € per person 
Le Montligeon  
9.2
La Chapelle-Montligeon
The restaurant offers a dining provincial, tidy and cozy with fireplace. You will discover a tasty, traditional cuisine where local products are featured. You can enjoy a shady terrace...
Located 13.8 km from Bellême30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le Pautonier  
Saint-Aubin-des-Grois
At the end of a sunken road you will discover an old, typical Perche hamlet, where we look forward to welcoming you. There you will find peace and quiet in an authentic and refined...
Located 6.7 km from BellêmeFrom 75 € to 90 € the double room 
Le moulin de gemages  
Gémages
A stay of charm in an enchanting place - 50 minutes far from Paris, int the Perche's Parc, Le Moulin de Gémages offers its propriety of 7 hectares, its rooms full of charm and character...
Located 9.8 km from BellêmeFrom 85 € to 100 € the double room 
La Haute Poignandière    
9.9
Saint-Germain-de-la-Coudre
The guest rooms of the High Poignandière are located in the heart of the Perche Orne in a green and relaxing. The buildings have been completely restored in 2007 and 2008. The guest...
Located 10.2 km from Bellême65 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Maison paysanne avec 1 étage. Restaurée.
Nocé
Typical local Percheron house, about 1 km above the village (essential shops). Surrounded by fields. Very quiet. Good view. Ground-floor : 26 m² living-room (colour TV + video, hi-fi,...
Located 10.1 km from BellêmeFrom 270 € to 290 € per week 
Maison campagnarde du XIX ème S rénovée
Montgaudry
A beautiful view in the countryside, isolated, in the verdant hilly region of Perche. Landing beach: 135 km; Karting Essay: 24 km, 24 Hours of Le Mans: 60 km; Regional Park of the Perche...
Located 12.4 km from BellêmeFrom 195 € to 225 € per week 
L 'Annexe nord sarthe  
8
Contilly
Independent house of 1791 in a small village near Mamers, near Normandy Park Maine and Perche. This cottage has 4 bedrooms, 2 double beds of140.2simple beds of90, and 2 bunk beds. On...
Located 14.5 km from BellêmeFrom 216 € to 240 € per week 

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HOTELS
Normandy Country Club     
7.5
Bellême
Located in the heart of Normandy, the Normandy Country Club is set in a 16th-century country house. It features a spa, an 18-hole golf course and a horse riding centre. The stone walls...
Located in BellêmeRoom from 10 €
Logis Le Relais Saint Louis     
8
Bellême
Housed in a 19th-century coaching inn, in the medieval village of Bellême, the Logis Relais Saint Louis offers a warm and friendly welcome to Normandy. The hotel has 9 charming rooms...
Located in BellêmeRoom from 67 €
Logis Le Montligeon     
7.7
La Chapelle-Montligeon
This hotel is located in La Chapelle-Montligeon in lower Normandy, next to the Reno Forest. It offers rooms overlooking the town square with satellite TV and free internet access. Guests...
Located 13.2 km from BellêmeRoom from 55 €

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