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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.

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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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

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