Maison du Pays des Collines

Town of birth of Hercule Poirot :-)

Small town which has "adopted" the fictional Belgian detective Hercule Poirot and names itself the birth place of this famous Agatha Christie character. They have produced a birth certificate (1st of ...

Hercule Poirot fan or interested in witches?

Did you know that Agatha Christie decided her key-detective had to be born in this small village? It was also the scenery of the hunt (and burning) of witches back into times. The latter was brought i...

Good place to start...

If you're visiting the area and wish to learn more about the witch folklore of the village, this is the place to start. Lots of folders and maps about the surrounding areas and attractions, helpful st...

Elsel the home of the literary hero Hercules Poirot

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Here is a document that confirms that Ercule Poirot actually existed and that he was born here too, actually. I haven't seen this document, we just went to ask the necessary information. ...

As nice as welcome

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Do not hesitate to do the teaching course (in 5 rooms) explaining the history of Ellezelles and the history of the "wizards". Local products in sale. Personnel très sympa et de bon conseil.