The Bessans devil
The legend of the Bessans devil
Diabolique BessansIn Bessans, the devil can be seen at fountains, in shops and even on schools and houses. Along with cross-country skiing, it's even the symbol of the village!
Bessans and the devil have a long history. In 1857, a dispute between the brotherhood of cantors of Bessans and the village priest was "resolved" thanks to a wooden sculpture depicting the devil holding a priest under his arm... Since then, the tradition has been perpetuated!
Take a stroll through the village streets and stop off at "Le Chapoteur", the woodcarving workshop where Georges and Fabrice Personnaz carve devils and keep the legend alive!
Find out more about the devil here!
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