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Village guide · Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 4 places to discover

A perched village of the Périgord Noir, Belvès is famous for its medieval troglodyte dwellings and its 15th-century covered market supported by twenty-three stone pillars.

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The 4 must-see places in Belvès

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Troglodyte Dwellings of Belvès Must-see

Medieval underground dwellings hollowed out beneath the village, home to families until the 19th century.

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Covered Market of Belvès Must-see

A 15th-century covered market with twenty-three stone pillars, the historic commercial heart of the village.

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Village of Belvès

Medieval lanes and timber-framed houses of the perched village, overlooking the Nauze valley.

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Tour de l'Auditeur

A former medieval belfry, a remnant of the fortifications and a symbol of Belvès.

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