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The Gothic-Revival
house at number 10, rue
Rubigat
D
, was built
in 1882. As a tribute
to Pope Clement V, the
owner had the coat of
arms of the Holy See
and other papal insignia
carved outside.
For a delicious meal or a comfor-
table overnight stay, there are two
addresses of note nearer to the Dor-
dogne Valley at Siorac. Le Relais du
Périgord Noir
E
, in Siorac, has a
contemporary decor set in a historic
building. With both a Brasserie and
a Gourmet Menu, the Auberge de la
Petite Reine is ideal for families.
Time for a Break
Côte de l’Orat
Peyrière
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Rue
du
Petit Sol
Rue du Fort
Place de l’Eglise
de la
Rue
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Avenue Paul Crampel
Fontaine
A
CH G
B
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50m
©Jean-Marc Barrère
© Relais du Périgord Noir
The Town of Seven Bell-Towers
Its position atop a rocky outcrop high above the Valley of the Nauze River made
Belvès a much-coveted site. Despite numerous invasions and violent clashes, the
village has miraculously preserved its wonderful architecture. A series of churches
and bell-towers, built over the centuries, are set around a XVth and XVIth century
Market Hall
A
. Past the Archbishop’s Tower, once home to Bertrand de Got,
consecrated Pope Clement V in 1305, the tip of the Auditor’s tower and its ancient
keep come into view. At the foot of the Lookout Tower
B
, the Peyrelevad Menhir
was laid and used for pagan rites before Christian times. Today the stone covers the
Landrou Fountain. Finally the Consuls House
C
, where the first floor was assigned
to city administration, while on the ground floor, the Sergent de Ville, police officer
at that time, supervised the dungeon.
© Philippe Roy
©Jean-Marc Barrère
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