Belleville (Lorraine): A Bucolic Hideaway
Belleville, France is a town in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in the Lorraine region of northeastern France. A small town with only a little over than 1,000 inhabitants, Belleville is blessed with beautiful natural surroundings that’s dotted with charming structures from past eras. The town may be off-the-radar among tourists but a visit to this lovely rural town will always bring great holiday memories.
Best Time to Visit
To get the most out of your visit to Belleville, why not make a plan to do so during the months of August, June and April when the town experiences its most ideal weather that’s ideal for outdoor activities. Prices for Belleville hotels may be more expensive during these months though, but good deals are given if purchased in advance. If you’re in town between April and May, why not watch some of the shows staged during the International Choral Festival in nearby Nancy.
What to Do & Area Attractions
In neighboring Nancy is Place Stanislas, an elegant pedestrian square built in the 1700s and included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You may also want to spend an afternoon at the Museum of Fine Arts in Nancy which was founded in 1793 and has an impressive collection of paintings and sculptures. Some of the best lodgings are available in the area such as the B&B Hôtel NANCY Frouard, an unpretentious hotel a few miles from the A31 autoroute. The Hôtel Kyriad Design Enzo Pont-a-Mousson, on the other hand, is an interesting race car-themed hotel that’s a short walk from some of the area’s places of interest.