Belvès

Dordogne
Accessible by train
Train station 15 minutes’ walk away
Castles
Unusual attractions
The Troglos of Belvès
Medieval village
Ancient castrum

Take a trip through history in Périgord Noir

Perched on a rocky outcrop above the Nauze Valley in the Périgord Noir, this medieval town with its seven bell towers – which has not been spared by invasions and wars – has miraculously preserved magnificent examples of its architectural heritage.

Habitations troglodytiques pbvf

Habitations troglodytiques

Discover the daily lives of the peasants who inhabited these caves between the 13th and 18th centuries.

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Place de la Halle

The Place de la Halle is the heart of the village. It is officially known as Place d'Armes, but is referred to as the market square due to its original — and still current — function.

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Château de Belvès

Also known as the Hôtel de Commarque, this 14th-century building was extended in the 19th century with the addition of a tower. The wall frescoes, which depict the Nine Heroes and are unique in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, were discovered in 2010.

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Words from the people of Belvésois

And one day in 1907, in the heart of the village, at the corner of the market hall, the road gave way beneath the wheel of a cart… Long forgotten and even erased from the collective memory, it was through a trivial accident that the cave dwellings of Belvès were rediscovered. Today, a major tourist attraction, these eight underground dwellings – still hidden beneath the market hall – are revealed to the public during guided tours organised all year round.


Your experiences to live in Belvès

Ideas for everyone, all the time

Randonnée pédestre et repas de Fongalop

The Sept. 12, 2026 from 6 p.m.

Randonnée pédestre et repas de Fongalop

8-km Hike Saturday, September 12 Departure from the community hall from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Return to the community hall, where dinner will be served. Register by September 10 at 06 73 97 66 07, 06 77 39 12 49, or 06 72 60 12 25 Organized by: Fongalop Festival Committee

8-km Hike Saturday, September 12 Departure from the community hall from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Return to the community hall, where dinner will be served. On the menu: appetizer, gizzards salad, duck parmentier, salad/cheese, dessert Price for adults: hike + meal—22?; meal only—20? Price for children ages 10–15: hike + meal—17?; meal only—15? Register by September 10 at 06 73 97 66 07, 06 77 39 12 49, or 06 72 60 12 25 Organized by: Fongalop Festival Committee

Next dates:

  • 09/12/2026
    Open every day
24170 PAYS DE BELVÈS
Marché de Belvès

From Sept. 12, 2026 to Dec. 26, 2026

Marché de Belvès

Your producers and craftsmen are waiting for you to come and buy fresh, local and seasonal products. Let's support the local economy, let's show solidarity! from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Your producers and craftsmen are waiting for you to come and buy fresh, local and seasonal products. Let's support the local economy, let's show solidarity! from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Next dates:

  • 09/12/2026
    Open every day
  • 09/19/2026
    Open every day
  • 09/26/2026
    Open every day
24170 PAYS DE BELVÈS

Our recommendations

Le Boudoir Hôtel Boudoir Hôtel

Le Boudoir Hôtel

Hôtel - restaurant

This three-star hotel, restaurant and tea room is located in the heart of Belvès village. It boasts a beautiful façade that reflects its past as a grocery store, as well as lovely, cosy, intimate rooms.

Map of Belvès

Extend the visit to near Belvès

Castelnaud-la-Chapelle

(12 km)

Beynac-et-Cazenac

(13 km)

Monpazier

(14 km)

Prepare your stay at Belvès

Office de Tourisme Périgord Noir Vallée Dordogne

Office de Tourisme Périgord Noir Vallée Dordogne

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