Belvès

Belvès

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownBelvès
Insee code24035
Postcode24170
Latitude44.7774230
Longitude1.0054320
AltitudeFrom 82 to 288 meters
Surface23.66 km²
Population1500 inhabitants
Density63 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelsSagelat at 2 km (3 min)
Chief townPérigueux (at 64 km, 72 min)Monplaisant at 2.3 km (4 min)
DepartmentDordogneSaint-Amand-de-Belvès at 3.2 km (4 min)
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Medieval city of the 11th century, Belvès is perched on a rocky outcrop. Also called the village to the 7 towers or "City of the Pope", this village has retained its authenticity and its natural charm. Qualities that earned him today to be among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France" and the Stations Vertes de Vacances.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Village fortified Belvès, dating from the 11th century.
  • You will discover the majestic hall of the 15th and 16th centuries consisted of 23 wooden pillars resting on stone blocks. One of the pillars of Pillory served until the Revolution.
  • Church of the 14th and 15th centuries, the former convent of the Friars Preachers of the 11th century, and many other architectural remains still await you in this beautiful village.
  • Come and discover the cave dwellings. A set of 8 houses underground instead of Hall occupied the 13th and 18th century.
  • Guided tours are offered throughout the year. Information at the Tourist Office on +33 5 53 29 10 20.
  • Fun pool open from July to August.
  • Tennis.
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Belvès
Information pointsTourist Office of Belvès
MonumentsBelfry of Belvès,   Castle of Belvès,   Church Notre-Dame de Montcuq,   Manor of Pech Godou,   Market Hall of Belvès,   Private Mansion Bontemps,   Tower of L'Auditoire,   Tower of La Mairie

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Every Saturday Morning: Weekly market.
  • 100 km from the Black Perigord: The last weekend of April.
  • From late June to early September evenings in the Hall from 19h.
  • 1st Sunday of July: Flea market.
  • July 14: Dinner in Republican Hall.
  • 2nd Sunday in August: Medieval Festival.
  • August 15: Airshow.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • 120 km of marked trails are available on the Township. Each of these hikes is passable on foot, horseback and mountain biking.
  • 7 km Golf (9 and 18 holes), basic canoeing, river fishing ...
  • Visits to farms.
  • Sightseeing by plane.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Maiden flight and microlight lessonsSports sensationsFrom 40 € to 159 €Belvès
Bicycle hire at the heart of Black PérigordNature and the outdoorsFrom 10 € to 140 €Castelnaud-la-Chapelle (12.2 km)
Guided tour of a truffle wood in PérigordLocal flavoursFrom 6 € to 10 €Saint-Cyprien (13.5 km)
Canoe or kayak hire in the DordogneNature and the outdoorsFrom 13 € to 21 €Carsac-Aillac (22 km)

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PHOTOS
Halle
 
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Old Tower
 
Porch
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WEATHER
Wednesday 22 May
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Min. 6°C - Max. 19°C
Thursday 23 May
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Friday 24 May
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RESTAURANTS 
Belvédère de Belvès  
9.3
Belvès
The restaurant is located Belvès the heart of a medieval village and is part of the 'most beautiful villages of France. You will be enchanted by the charm of this old Perigord coaching...
Located in Belvès30 € per person 
Le Manoir de Bellerive  
10
Le Buisson-de-Cadouin
ANOTHER TIME - At the edge of the Dordogne, in a park in the English tricentenaires with trees and flowering shrubs, you will discover Le Manoir de Bellerive. The house was rebuilt...
Located 4.2 km from Belvès54 € per person 
Auberge de La Salvetat
Cadouin
Auberge de La Salvetat. Hotel***Restaurant. Route de Belvès - 24480 Cadouin. Tel. 05.53.63.42.79. Ann et Steve jordan welcome you to their family run Hotel Auberge de La Salvetat and...
Located 9 km from BelvèsFrom 25 € to 35 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le Petit Bonheur  
Belvès
Marnic and Carine wants to welcome you to their bed and breakfast 'Le Petit Bonheur' - Enjoy the silence and tranquility during your stay in the forests of south-west region of 1001...
Located in BelvèsFrom 68 € to 100 € the double room 
A l ancienne auberge    
9.8
Saint-Germain-de-Belvès
Bed and breakfast in a house of a table d'hote cuisine you discover walnut production and organic farming cooking gastromique to satisfy nature lovers a picnic in garden amenager.
Located 4.7 km from BelvèsFrom 55 € to 60 € the double room 
La Grande Marque    
9
Marnac
“La Grande Marque” is situated above the valley of the Dordogne far away from. The loud noise of any city in charming surroundings in the heart of the Perigord noir, the jewel of the...
Located 4.7 km from BelvèsFrom 50 € to 90 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Villa luxueuxe avec piscine chauffée
Belvès
Beautiful, new villa with spectacular view! At the end of the day you can sit on your half-covered terrace with a delicious glass of wine from the region and see the lights of Belvès...
Located in BelvèsFrom 500 € to 1475 € per week 
Belvès, Dordogne
Belvès
This detached villa (250 m²), built in 2007, is situated on a plateau of 1 ha, surrounded by fields and pine forests in the hills: privacy and quiet guaranteed! If this is the risk...
Located in BelvèsFrom 1750 € to 3150 € per week 
Domaine de pemejot, villa perigourdine
Sainte-Foy-de-Belvès
At the heart of the Dordogne, in the Field of Pémejot 'Pech'mej' villa luxuriously renovated Périgord with its swimming pool, open from 8 to 10 people with 4 bedrooms and bathroom,...
Located 6.3 km from BelvèsFrom 1800 € to 2300 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
La ferme de perdigat    
10
Limeuil
Conveniently located between Bergerac, Sarlat and Perigueux, the campsite is close to the most prestigious sites of the Perigord. At the confluence of the Dordogne valley (castles)...
Located 14.8 km from BelvèsFrom 11.40 € to 18.10 € per day 
Camping Le Rocher de La Granelle  
Le Bugue
Hello, You can join us in our campsite if your are looking for a nice place with a good ambiance. We are pretty close to the supermarket and the town center. Also Sarlat is anly at...
Located 16.5 km from BelvèsFrom 11.50 € to 20 € per day 
Camping la Forêt  
Pézuls
En Périgord noir the campsite is set in a beautiful countryside surrounnded by hills and forests. The majority of the pitches are set in a glade of small oak trees. Chalets and Mobilhomes...
Located 22 km from Belvès 

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HOTELS
Le Home    
8.2
Belvès
In a beautiful medieval village in the heart of Perigord Noir, the charming hotel Le Home, offers traditional and homely service in a cosy atmosphere. The comfortable rooms are full...
Located in BelvèsRoom from 36 €
Le Belvédère de Belves     
7.8
Belvès
Set in a former post house in the medieval city of Belvès is this 2-star hotel with a traditional restaurant and shaded terrace. Château de Milandes, from the Renaissance era, is located...
Located in BelvèsRoom from 50 €
Le Clement V     
8.7
Belvès
Lasting from the XIth and XIIh centuries, this former village grocery shop has been transformed into a 3 stars hotel. You will find a great originality in the conception of the bedrooms...
Located in BelvèsRoom from 95 €

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