Villages of Perigord

“The butcher’s shop,on Beaumont’s Main Square,has been

in the family for over fifty years now,since my father took

it over in 1963! We really appreciate the timeless charm

of this medieval bastide town,it’s so authentic and well

preserved and we have the advantage of being located at the

crossroads of several different territories—the surroundings

of Bergerac,Agen,Sarlat...The atmosphere here is warm and

friendly,everyone knows each other,it’s like being in a big

family! Also,the village has managed to remain lively over

the years.For example,on Monday evenings in the Summer,

we organise gourmet evenings that draw up to 1,000 people:

vendors,producers,poultry farmers,and craft workers.Locals

and tourists alike flock to these evenings to taste local

farm produce in a vibrant musical atmosphere,thanks to

performing bands…”

“A really friendly

village atmosphere!”

A LITTLE BACKGROUND

Daniel Delpech,

pork butcher

Since its creation in 1846, Bariat &Fils hardware

shop

has remained in the same family for four

generations. Set in the heart of Beaumont, the store

is considered one of the oldest in France! The reputation

of this Perigordian treasure trove has outgrown local

fame to spread further afield: its treasures can now

be shipped all over France.

AHistorical Shop

Powerful, massive, impressive… The sanctuary dedicated

to Saint-Laurent-et-Saint-Front

, has stood over the

village since the XIIIth century. Half church, half-castle, a

watchtower designed to protect the town from assailants.

Today the structure alone subjugates by its mighty

ramparts, its arrow slits and its main façade, framed on

each side by two high square towers. Above the main

portal, a carved frieze lies under the gallery fronted with

a balustrade. Father André Chapuzet, the parish abbot,

celebrates mass here several times every month.

A Magnificent Fortified Church

24+1 VILLAGES OF PÉRIGORD