Gite Belle Vue Guidebook
Local places to eat and drink
A few of the local eateries, which you may like to try
Featured on the Channel 4 TV program 'A New Life in the Sun' Feb 2021
A quality cheese and wine bar with convivial hosts, Graham and Damon. A great place to watch the world go by or celebrate an occasion.
Planches et Plonk
34 Rue Jacques ManchotteFeatured on the Channel 4 TV program 'A New Life in the Sun' Feb 2021
A quality cheese and wine bar with convivial hosts, Graham and Damon. A great place to watch the world go by or celebrate an occasion.
Fantastic food. Friendly service. The steak and the gambas are excellent. Another great place to watch the world go by. Advance booking recommended. There is a singer on Monday evenings during summer
Location: 29 rue Jacques Manchotte, 24170 Belves,, France
Phone: +33 5 53 30 29 83
Le Médiéval
29 Rue Jacques ManchotteFantastic food. Friendly service. The steak and the gambas are excellent. Another great place to watch the world go by. Advance booking recommended. There is a singer on Monday evenings during summer
Location: 29 rue Jacques Manchotte, 24170 Belves,, France
Phone: +33 5 53 30 29 83
A bar, tabac, cafe, PMU. A friendly place where the locals go, especially on Friday night. Pizza's by Bob are very good. Usually a great atmosphere. Also great for a coffee on market day.
+33553596240
Le Cafe de Paris
44 Rue Jacques ManchotteA bar, tabac, cafe, PMU. A friendly place where the locals go, especially on Friday night. Pizza's by Bob are very good. Usually a great atmosphere. Also great for a coffee on market day.
+33553596240
Opposite the historic 'Halle'. Bar Tabac PMU. Nice to have a coffee here when the market is in full swing on Saturday mornings. Also they do great burgers.
+33553290036
Café des Sports
2 Pl. d'ArmesOpposite the historic 'Halle'. Bar Tabac PMU. Nice to have a coffee here when the market is in full swing on Saturday mornings. Also they do great burgers.
+33553290036
Situated in the old part of the town, a garden restaurant in the back streets of Belves. Friendly owner and good food. it's a small place so best to book in advance.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Open Tuesday - Saturday 12.00 - 15.00
+33769096966
L'Echappée
13 Rue de la TourSituated in the old part of the town, a garden restaurant in the back streets of Belves. Friendly owner and good food. it's a small place so best to book in advance.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Open Tuesday - Saturday 12.00 - 15.00
+33769096966
Lovely terrace with a view. You can spot our gite once you get your bearings. Good food and friendly staff.
+33553596034
https://www.leparfumdesmets.com
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Le Parfum des Mets Belvès 24
12 Av. du Lieutenant GiffaultLovely terrace with a view. You can spot our gite once you get your bearings. Good food and friendly staff.
+33553596034
https://www.leparfumdesmets.com
Le Home
3 Pl. Croix des FrèresA nice restaurant with good food. Plat du jour is good value
5 minutes drive from Belle Vue (or a leisurely stroll). Excellent food, friendly staff, lovely terrace. Consistently good local cuisine and wine. Suggest booking in advance as it can get busy.
+33553284481
https://www.aubergedelanauze.com/
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Auberge de la Nauze
5 minutes drive from Belle Vue (or a leisurely stroll). Excellent food, friendly staff, lovely terrace. Consistently good local cuisine and wine. Suggest booking in advance as it can get busy.
+33553284481
https://www.aubergedelanauze.com/
10 minutes drive from Belle Vue is this lovely restaurant in the old part of Siorac en Perigord that never disappoints.
Excellent local cuisine and wine. Friendly staff and a happy relaxed atmosphere both inside and on the fabulous terrace. Recommended. Suggest booking first as it can get busy.
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Auberge du Trèfle à Quatre Feuilles
8 Rue de la Gare10 minutes drive from Belle Vue is this lovely restaurant in the old part of Siorac en Perigord that never disappoints.
Excellent local cuisine and wine. Friendly staff and a happy relaxed atmosphere both inside and on the fabulous terrace. Recommended. Suggest booking first as it can get busy.
New Thai takeaway in Belves.
Order via the website https://wok2snack.com/our-menu/
or email them
order@wok2snack.com
wok2snack
30 Rue Jacques ManchotteNew Thai takeaway in Belves.
Order via the website https://wok2snack.com/our-menu/
or email them
order@wok2snack.com
Opened May 2024. Very good food in a beautiful setting in Veyrines-de-Domme (15 mins drive from the gite). It is necessary to book for a reservation. This site will not let me add the phone number but they have a website.
RESTAURANT DÔMA
Opened May 2024. Very good food in a beautiful setting in Veyrines-de-Domme (15 mins drive from the gite). It is necessary to book for a reservation. This site will not let me add the phone number but they have a website.
Restaurant pizzeria Le Calascio
More than just pizza.
Soupcon
On the main square. Vegan and vegitarian options ususally available
Lovely place to while away some time with a piece of cake and a coffee or cup of tea. Also does plat du jour
Le Boudoir Hôtel
Lovely place to while away some time with a piece of cake and a coffee or cup of tea. Also does plat du jour
Local Provisions
Fairly large supermarket, which carries all the normal brands.
Open all day Monday to Friday 09.00 - 19.30
Open Sunday morning 09.00 - 12.30
Exception 14/07/21 09.00 - 13.00
Carrefour Location
route Du BuissonFairly large supermarket, which carries all the normal brands.
Open all day Monday to Friday 09.00 - 19.30
Open Sunday morning 09.00 - 12.30
Exception 14/07/21 09.00 - 13.00
Small supermarket but with a good choice of food etc
Open Monday - Saturday 08.30 - 19.30
Sunday 09.00 - 13.00
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SPAR
36 Rue du Quatre SeptembreSmall supermarket but with a good choice of food etc
Open Monday - Saturday 08.30 - 19.30
Sunday 09.00 - 13.00
Open Tuesday - Saturday 06.30 - 19.00
Open Sunday 06.30 - 13.30
Closed Monday
+33553311927
Often there is an oyster van outside
Boulangerie Pâtisserie JORDERY
Open Tuesday - Saturday 06.30 - 19.00
Open Sunday 06.30 - 13.30
Closed Monday
+33553311927
Often there is an oyster van outside
Boutique du terroir Belvès
39 Esplanade de la BrècheMainly local and bio produce
Wine merchant. Very informative new proprietor. Great selection of wines at reasonable prices
CAVE DU COUX
26 Rte de St GeorgesWine merchant. Very informative new proprietor. Great selection of wines at reasonable prices
La Boucherie Charcuterie de Guillaume Chatras is very popular with the locals
Lundi 9:30 - 12:30
Mar - Ven 8:00 - 12:30 and 15:00 - 19:00
Samedi 8:00 - 13:00 and 16:00 - 19:00
Dimanche 9:30 - 12:30
Chatras Guillaume
18 Pl. d'ArmesLa Boucherie Charcuterie de Guillaume Chatras is very popular with the locals
Lundi 9:30 - 12:30
Mar - Ven 8:00 - 12:30 and 15:00 - 19:00
Samedi 8:00 - 13:00 and 16:00 - 19:00
Dimanche 9:30 - 12:30
Activities you may like within a 30 min drive
A selection of activities that will suit all ages
A Spa within walking distance of Belle Vue offering a wide range of beauty treatments as well as a hammam, sauna, balneotherapy and spa. Open to non-guests all year round.
05 53 29 00 42/06 80 11 40 45
https://www.leshautsdelastours.com/fr/activites-loisirs/le-spa.html
Les Hauts de Lastours
Le Moulin de LastoursA Spa within walking distance of Belle Vue offering a wide range of beauty treatments as well as a hammam, sauna, balneotherapy and spa. Open to non-guests all year round.
05 53 29 00 42/06 80 11 40 45
https://www.leshautsdelastours.com/fr/activites-loisirs/le-spa.html
One of many canoe companies along the river Dordogne.
Cenac to Beynac is a popular route with fantastic views of many chateaux along the way. Beautiful. Places to swim and picnic along the route
https://www.canoes-butterfly.fr/
tel: +33 5 53 30 41 21
email: contact@canoes-butterfly.fr
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Canoës Loisirs EURL- Canoes Butterfly
One of many canoe companies along the river Dordogne.
Cenac to Beynac is a popular route with fantastic views of many chateaux along the way. Beautiful. Places to swim and picnic along the route
https://www.canoes-butterfly.fr/
tel: +33 5 53 30 41 21
email: contact@canoes-butterfly.fr
AirParc is a mix between a climbing park and leisure centre. Zip wires etc.
https://www.perigord.com/listings/loisirs-perigord/airparc-perigord/
+33633812690
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AirParc Périgord
Port d'EnveauxAirParc is a mix between a climbing park and leisure centre. Zip wires etc.
https://www.perigord.com/listings/loisirs-perigord/airparc-perigord/
+33633812690
Leisure Park with swimming pools, inflatables, fishing lakes, flumes, mini-golf etc.
Leisure Park to the outside public from Saturday July 3, 2021
https://www.le-bos.com/
24260 Saint-Chamassy - Dordogne France
Near Gouffre de Proumeyssac / Audrix
05 53 54 74 60
07 68 01 81 46
contact@le-bos.com
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Etangs du Bos
460 Route des Etangs du BosLeisure Park with swimming pools, inflatables, fishing lakes, flumes, mini-golf etc.
Leisure Park to the outside public from Saturday July 3, 2021
https://www.le-bos.com/
24260 Saint-Chamassy - Dordogne France
Near Gouffre de Proumeyssac / Audrix
05 53 54 74 60
07 68 01 81 46
contact@le-bos.com
Equestrian Centre
Lieu-dit Bos Rouge - 24170 Belvès
06 47 96 68 38
https://www.boschevalrouge.fr/
Bos Cheval Rouge
Equestrian Centre
Lieu-dit Bos Rouge - 24170 Belvès
06 47 96 68 38
https://www.boschevalrouge.fr/
https://www.dordogne-perigord-noir.fr/descente-en-bouee-dordogne/
As well as canoe hire you can hire a bouy to float you down river. Please note you must make your own arrangements to repatriate yourself with you car
A Canoë-Raid
https://www.dordogne-perigord-noir.fr/descente-en-bouee-dordogne/
As well as canoe hire you can hire a bouy to float you down river. Please note you must make your own arrangements to repatriate yourself with you car
A company offering hot air balloon flights over the Dordogne valley.
Tel: 335 53 28 18 58
https://www.montgolfiere-du-perigord.com/
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Montgolfières du Périgord
A company offering hot air balloon flights over the Dordogne valley.
Tel: 335 53 28 18 58
https://www.montgolfiere-du-perigord.com/
Another company offering balloon flights
06 71 14 34 96
http://www.montgolfiere-chateaux.com/
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Balloon & castles
Another company offering balloon flights
06 71 14 34 96
http://www.montgolfiere-chateaux.com/
Hot air balloon flights over the Dordogne Valley
Perigord Dordogne Hot Air Balloons
Thibault Carves
Tournepique
24250 Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
Tel. +33 6 83 26 47 66
contact@perigord-dordogne-montgolfieres.com
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Périgord Dordogne Montgolfières
Hot air balloon flights over the Dordogne Valley
Perigord Dordogne Hot Air Balloons
Thibault Carves
Tournepique
24250 Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
Tel. +33 6 83 26 47 66
contact@perigord-dordogne-montgolfieres.com
Aquarium du Périgord Noir
Univerland
99, allée Paul-Jean Souriau
24260 Le Bugue sur Vézère
Tel. 05 530 710 74
http://www.aquariumperigordnoir.com/
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Akwarju ta 'Perigord Noir
99 All. Paul-Jean SouriauAquarium du Périgord Noir
Univerland
99, allée Paul-Jean Souriau
24260 Le Bugue sur Vézère
Tel. 05 530 710 74
http://www.aquariumperigordnoir.com/
JACQUOU PARC
“La Menuse” - D710 Mortemart
24260 Le Bugue / Vézère
Phone. 05 53 54 15 57
https://jacquouparc.fr/
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Jacquou Park
286 D710JACQUOU PARC
“La Menuse” - D710 Mortemart
24260 Le Bugue / Vézère
Phone. 05 53 54 15 57
https://jacquouparc.fr/
UNIVERLAND Journiac
Lazzer City - https://www.lazzercity.fr/
Aquatic Lagoon - https://www.aquaticlagoon.fr/
Go Kids Park - https://www.gokidspark.fr/
And more
UNIVERLAND : Lazzer city - Axe & Fun Games - VR Family - VR Galaxy
UNIVERLAND Journiac
Lazzer City - https://www.lazzercity.fr/
Aquatic Lagoon - https://www.aquaticlagoon.fr/
Go Kids Park - https://www.gokidspark.fr/
And more
Univerland Le Bugue has
Le Big Bird
Jungle Golf
Labyrinthe Prehistorique
Aquarium Perigord Noir
99, avenue Paul-Jean Souriau
24260 Le Bugue sur Vézère
Tel: 05 53 07 10 74
http://univerland.eu/
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Le Big Bird
Univerland Le Bugue has
Le Big Bird
Jungle Golf
Labyrinthe Prehistorique
Aquarium Perigord Noir
99, avenue Paul-Jean Souriau
24260 Le Bugue sur Vézère
Tel: 05 53 07 10 74
http://univerland.eu/
Excellent for smaller children... a spectacular course of nets at the top of hundred-year-old trees... a village of huts perched in the highest branches... 2 hectares of games and discoveries.
Closed shoes are mandatory for all
Minors must be accompanied by an adult
ID may be requested TO JUSITIFY YOUR AGE and APPLICABLE RATES.
https://www.leboisdeslutins24.com/
05 53 45 96 56
email: leboisdeslutins.lebugue@gmail.com
Route de Limeuil, 24260 Le Bugue
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Le bois des Lutins
47 Rue du CingleExcellent for smaller children... a spectacular course of nets at the top of hundred-year-old trees... a village of huts perched in the highest branches... 2 hectares of games and discoveries.
Closed shoes are mandatory for all
Minors must be accompanied by an adult
ID may be requested TO JUSITIFY YOUR AGE and APPLICABLE RATES.
https://www.leboisdeslutins24.com/
05 53 45 96 56
email: leboisdeslutins.lebugue@gmail.com
Route de Limeuil, 24260 Le Bugue
Local River Beaches
A selection of river beaches within a short drive. Please do not use gite towels for sunbathing/swimming.
The pebble beach of Coux-et-Bigaroque is located on the right bank of the Dordogne. You can freely choose to install your towel in the sun on the pebbles or in the shade on the lawn.
There is a large shaded car park just before entering the beach.
There is not too much current at this part of the river, and the descent into the water is gradual. In summer, a delimited area is supervised by a lifeguard for the safety of children. There is a playground (swings, slides), tables, toilets and a snack truck that allows you to refuel with cold drinks and ice cream.
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Coux-et-Bigaroque
The pebble beach of Coux-et-Bigaroque is located on the right bank of the Dordogne. You can freely choose to install your towel in the sun on the pebbles or in the shade on the lawn.
There is a large shaded car park just before entering the beach.
There is not too much current at this part of the river, and the descent into the water is gradual. In summer, a delimited area is supervised by a lifeguard for the safety of children. There is a playground (swings, slides), tables, toilets and a snack truck that allows you to refuel with cold drinks and ice cream.
The lovely river beach at Castelnaud is perfect for a relaxing stop, with or without a canoe.
The chateau can also be visited
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Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
The lovely river beach at Castelnaud is perfect for a relaxing stop, with or without a canoe.
The chateau can also be visited
Limeuil beach is located on the right bank of the Dordogne, just downstream from the confluence between the Vézère and the Dordogne . The beach is limited in size. You can put your towel on the lawn in the shade or in full sun on the pebbles. From the beach there is a beautiful view of the two Limeuil bridges .
To access it, you have the choice of parking in the village car park (paying in summer) or in the football field car park.
There is current at this point in the river and little bottom . We go there more for a dip than for swimming performances! Behind the beach there are tables in the shade, a bar (A l'Ancre de Salut) has a pretty terrace and can serve as a supply of drinks and ice cream.
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Limeuil
Limeuil beach is located on the right bank of the Dordogne, just downstream from the confluence between the Vézère and the Dordogne . The beach is limited in size. You can put your towel on the lawn in the shade or in full sun on the pebbles. From the beach there is a beautiful view of the two Limeuil bridges .
To access it, you have the choice of parking in the village car park (paying in summer) or in the football field car park.
There is current at this point in the river and little bottom . We go there more for a dip than for swimming performances! Behind the beach there are tables in the shade, a bar (A l'Ancre de Salut) has a pretty terrace and can serve as a supply of drinks and ice cream.
Bac de Sors beach (municipality of Alles-sur-Dordogne) is located on the left bank of the Dordogne, opposite the village of Limeuil . It is one of the nicest beaches in the region, but beware, its size is small and it can quickly fill up in summer. You put your towel in the sun or in the shade, on the lawn on a sort of little hill overlooking the Dordogne. From the beach the view is magnificent over imposing limestone cliffs .
There are shaded places all along the path that runs along the beach.
There is little current at this part of the river, the descent into the water is gradual. In summer, there is a snack truck for refueling.
Plage Bac De Sors
Bac de Sors beach (municipality of Alles-sur-Dordogne) is located on the left bank of the Dordogne, opposite the village of Limeuil . It is one of the nicest beaches in the region, but beware, its size is small and it can quickly fill up in summer. You put your towel in the sun or in the shade, on the lawn on a sort of little hill overlooking the Dordogne. From the beach the view is magnificent over imposing limestone cliffs .
There are shaded places all along the path that runs along the beach.
There is little current at this part of the river, the descent into the water is gradual. In summer, there is a snack truck for refueling.
Buisson de Cadouin beach is located on the left bank of the Dordogne, upstream of the Pont de Vicq. The beach is very spacious , it stretches over more than 500 m. You can put your towel on the lawn, shade is rather rare. From the beach there is a view of a wooded cliff .
There are two possible access points: first on the left (when heading towards Le Buisson) just after the Pont de Vicq (at the entrance to the Pont de Vicq campsite), this car park is small. waist, or second to the left, at the end of the road with a more spacious parking lot where there is a little more shade.
There is not too much current at this part of the river, and the descent into the water is gradual. In summer, a delimited area is supervised by a lifeguard for the safety of children.
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Le Buisson-de-Cadouin
Buisson de Cadouin beach is located on the left bank of the Dordogne, upstream of the Pont de Vicq. The beach is very spacious , it stretches over more than 500 m. You can put your towel on the lawn, shade is rather rare. From the beach there is a view of a wooded cliff .
There are two possible access points: first on the left (when heading towards Le Buisson) just after the Pont de Vicq (at the entrance to the Pont de Vicq campsite), this car park is small. waist, or second to the left, at the end of the road with a more spacious parking lot where there is a little more shade.
There is not too much current at this part of the river, and the descent into the water is gradual. In summer, a delimited area is supervised by a lifeguard for the safety of children.
Les Plus Beaux Villages de la Dordogne and more
A selection of our nearest Plus Beaux Villages and other towns and villages that may interest you.
Perched on its spur above the Nauze valley, in the Périgord Noir, the medieval city with 7 bell towers which has not been spared by invasions and wars, has miraculously preserved magnificent traces of its built heritage.
Dordogne Valley Tourist Office Bessède Forest
1 rue des Filhols
24170 Pays-de-Belvès
05 53 29 10 20
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Belvès
Perched on its spur above the Nauze valley, in the Périgord Noir, the medieval city with 7 bell towers which has not been spared by invasions and wars, has miraculously preserved magnificent traces of its built heritage.
Dordogne Valley Tourist Office Bessède Forest
1 rue des Filhols
24170 Pays-de-Belvès
05 53 29 10 20
10 km southwest of Sarlat, on the banks of the Dordogne, Beynac-et-Cazenac unveils its imposing castle, once besieged by Richard Coeur de Lion .
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Beynac-et-Cazenac
10 km southwest of Sarlat, on the banks of the Dordogne, Beynac-et-Cazenac unveils its imposing castle, once besieged by Richard Coeur de Lion .
About ten kilometers from Sarlat, Castelnaud-la-Chapelle overlooks the confluence between the Dordogne and the Céou in a splendid panorama facing its neighbors Beynac-et-Cazenac and La Roque-Gageac. Known for its two castles, the magnificently restored fortified castle housing the Museum of War in the Middle Ages and the Milandes castle, formerly owned by Joséphine Baker, the village and its typical Périgord habitat also conceals many assets ...
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Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
About ten kilometers from Sarlat, Castelnaud-la-Chapelle overlooks the confluence between the Dordogne and the Céou in a splendid panorama facing its neighbors Beynac-et-Cazenac and La Roque-Gageac. Known for its two castles, the magnificently restored fortified castle housing the Museum of War in the Middle Ages and the Milandes castle, formerly owned by Joséphine Baker, the village and its typical Périgord habitat also conceals many assets ...
Domme offers a breath-taking view of the Dordogne valley and is probably one of the most beautiful bastides in the southwest. It is one of the jewels of the Périgord Noir.
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Domme
Domme offers a breath-taking view of the Dordogne valley and is probably one of the most beautiful bastides in the southwest. It is one of the jewels of the Périgord Noir.
In the Périgord Noir, at the foot of a cliff facing south, the gilded houses with lauze or brown tile roofs were reflected in the waters of the Dordogne where the famous barges loaded with goods passed in the 19th century.
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La Roque-Gageac
In the Périgord Noir, at the foot of a cliff facing south, the gilded houses with lauze or brown tile roofs were reflected in the waters of the Dordogne where the famous barges loaded with goods passed in the 19th century.
At the confluence of the Dordogne and Vézère rivers. Limeuil is a former port. The medieval village with stone houses and brown tiled roofs typical of the Périgord Noir is a charming and refreshing stopover.
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Limeuil
At the confluence of the Dordogne and Vézère rivers. Limeuil is a former port. The medieval village with stone houses and brown tiled roofs typical of the Périgord Noir is a charming and refreshing stopover.
Monpazier
A beautiful bastide village.
A beautiful, vibrant town packed with medieval charm, which has often been used as a film set. A jewel in the crown of Perigord Noir
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Sarlat-la-Canéda
A beautiful, vibrant town packed with medieval charm, which has often been used as a film set. A jewel in the crown of Perigord Noir
A pretty village with much charm. La Cantine restaurant does an excellent plat du jour
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Daglan
A pretty village with much charm. La Cantine restaurant does an excellent plat du jour
Another lovely village with an impressive Cistercian abbey on the UNESCO world heritage list, located on the Camino de Santiago pilgrim ways
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Cadouin
Another lovely village with an impressive Cistercian abbey on the UNESCO world heritage list, located on the Camino de Santiago pilgrim ways
St Cyprien has a large commercial centre but behind this and Rue Gambetta, which is the main shopping street, is the old town.
Behind the Tourist Office is the Place de la Liberte. From here head up the Rue du Terme. This is a steep street leading up towards the abbey.
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Saint-Cyprien
St Cyprien has a large commercial centre but behind this and Rue Gambetta, which is the main shopping street, is the old town.
Behind the Tourist Office is the Place de la Liberte. From here head up the Rue du Terme. This is a steep street leading up towards the abbey.
In and around the town of Les Eyzies de Tayac are a series of prehistoric rock dwellings, the caves include some of the most significant archaeological finds of the Upper Paleolithic (from about 40,000 to10,000 years ago) and Middle Paleolithic (200,000 to 40,000 years ago) periods they are especially noted for their extensive wall drawings.
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Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil
In and around the town of Les Eyzies de Tayac are a series of prehistoric rock dwellings, the caves include some of the most significant archaeological finds of the Upper Paleolithic (from about 40,000 to10,000 years ago) and Middle Paleolithic (200,000 to 40,000 years ago) periods they are especially noted for their extensive wall drawings.
A UNESCO World Heritage listed abbey church that owes its renown to Saint Avitus and to pilgrims who passed through on the Camino de Santiago pilgrim ways.
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Saint-Avit-Sénieur
A UNESCO World Heritage listed abbey church that owes its renown to Saint Avitus and to pilgrims who passed through on the Camino de Santiago pilgrim ways.
Limeuil is another pretty village at the confluence of the Dordogne and Vezere rivers.
Les Jardins Panoramique de Limeuil is a large park with a stunning view over the river confluence below.
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Limeuil
Limeuil is another pretty village at the confluence of the Dordogne and Vezere rivers.
Les Jardins Panoramique de Limeuil is a large park with a stunning view over the river confluence below.
More Sightseeing
Other places that may interest you, other than those mentioned in the Plus Beaux Villages section, including prehistoric caves
Once the home of Josephine Baker, an American-born French entertainer, French Resistance agent, and civil rights activist.
Lovely gardens and bird of prey displays
https://www.milandes.com/
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Chateau des Milandes
Once the home of Josephine Baker, an American-born French entertainer, French Resistance agent, and civil rights activist.
Lovely gardens and bird of prey displays
https://www.milandes.com/
Marqueyssac Gardens offer over 6km of pathways surrounded by over 150 000 hand-pruned boxwoods, with viewpoints, rockeries and stone cabins. Situated on a rocky spur, the viewpoint offers one of the most impressive panoramic views of the valley and it’s many châteaux.
You may like to visit on a Thursday evening during the summer when 2000 candles are placed in the gardens and over 150 light sources illustrate the Cliff Walk to the waterfalls. Due to Covid check before going.
https://www.marqueyssac.com/
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Château de Marqueyssac
Marqueyssac Gardens offer over 6km of pathways surrounded by over 150 000 hand-pruned boxwoods, with viewpoints, rockeries and stone cabins. Situated on a rocky spur, the viewpoint offers one of the most impressive panoramic views of the valley and it’s many châteaux.
You may like to visit on a Thursday evening during the summer when 2000 candles are placed in the gardens and over 150 light sources illustrate the Cliff Walk to the waterfalls. Due to Covid check before going.
https://www.marqueyssac.com/
A classified UNESCO World Heritage site. The original caves have been closed to the public due to due to the damage human visitors were causing to the cave’s atmospheric environment. Replicas of the caves can be visited
https://www.lascaux-ii.fr/fr
https://www.lascaux.fr/fr
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Lascaux II
A classified UNESCO World Heritage site. The original caves have been closed to the public due to due to the damage human visitors were causing to the cave’s atmospheric environment. Replicas of the caves can be visited
https://www.lascaux-ii.fr/fr
https://www.lascaux.fr/fr
An underground cathedral of crystal
https://www.gouffre-proumeyssac.com/
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Le Gouffre de Proumeyssac
Route de ProumeyssacAn underground cathedral of crystal
https://www.gouffre-proumeyssac.com/
The only geological cave of the Dordogne to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cave entrance is half way up an impressive cliff face which dominates the Vézère valley at Les Eyzies.
https://www.grotte-grand-roc.fr/fr
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Grotta tal-Grand Roc
D47 Route de PérigueuxThe only geological cave of the Dordogne to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cave entrance is half way up an impressive cliff face which dominates the Vézère valley at Les Eyzies.
https://www.grotte-grand-roc.fr/fr
One of the most beautiful Paleolithic sanctuaries in the world still open to the public. Here is the 'real' thing.
For Conservatory reasons, the number of visitors admitted daily is very limited and subject to change every day. It is not possible to book your visit (with the exception of visits adapted to the public in a handicap situation). It is strongly recommended to introduce yourself before the opening of the ticket office during school holidays and in high season.
4 Avenue des caves 24620 LES EYZIES-DE-TAYAC-SIREUIL
0033 5 53 06 86 00
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Grotte de Font-de-Gaume
1-4 Av. des GrottesOne of the most beautiful Paleolithic sanctuaries in the world still open to the public. Here is the 'real' thing.
For Conservatory reasons, the number of visitors admitted daily is very limited and subject to change every day. It is not possible to book your visit (with the exception of visits adapted to the public in a handicap situation). It is strongly recommended to introduce yourself before the opening of the ticket office during school holidays and in high season.
4 Avenue des caves 24620 LES EYZIES-DE-TAYAC-SIREUIL
0033 5 53 06 86 00
A lovely chateau which has remained in the same family for 600 years.
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Kastell ta 'Puymartin
A lovely chateau which has remained in the same family for 600 years.
Tourist Office
The Belvès Tourist Office welcomes you throughout the year.
At the heart of the medieval city ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, his team help you plan your stay and discover the many attractions of the Black Perigord.
Tickets for the Troglodyte Caves situated beneath the Halle can be purchased here.
Tourist Office of Belvès - 1 rue des Filhols - 24170 Belvès.
Tel. : +33 5 53 29 10 20 - Email: contact@tourisme-belves.com
Tourist Information Office of the Pays de Belvès
1 Rue des FilholsThe Belvès Tourist Office welcomes you throughout the year.
At the heart of the medieval city ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, his team help you plan your stay and discover the many attractions of the Black Perigord.
Tickets for the Troglodyte Caves situated beneath the Halle can be purchased here.
Tourist Office of Belvès - 1 rue des Filhols - 24170 Belvès.
Tel. : +33 5 53 29 10 20 - Email: contact@tourisme-belves.com