The watch tower was used to control the valley, in order to give alert to the fort situated above. Picture yourself waking up in this 13th century house, of the historic village of Belves, which holds the honor of being voted one of France's most beautiful villages.Its central village location enables you to walk to local amenities including, a bakery, butcher, small supermarket, delicatesen and fine restaurants and bars. From its bridge and balcony, it enjoys stunning views onto the medieval village. Imagine yourself sitting outside with a wine glass in hand, watching spectacular sunsets!
LAYOUT
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The house has been fully renovated to provide modern comfort while retaining its original character such as stone walls, exposed beams, and large wooden flooring.
It has been furnished to a high standard and is well equipped with all the home comforts you would expect. In addition to the large wood burner, there is an efficient electric heating for winter. The home features two spacious bedrooms and sleeps 4 people in comfort. The terrace floor boasts a spacious living room with two comfortable sofas, a coffee table, another table and chairs and television with access to satellite channels. The glass door leads to the lovely balcony with table and chairs. The stunning views of the village make a lovely spot to relax and enjoy coffee, tea, or a digestif. The open plan kitchen is well equipped with a gas cooktop, oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher. From the living, stairs leads dowstrairs to a double bedded room with its ensuite bathroom/toilets ; and up to the second double bedded room also with its ensuite shower room/toilets. From the salon, the second bedroom is just up the stairs. The dormer windows look out to the South and West over the glorious views.
ABOUT BELVES
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Belvès, medieval town with seven belltowers, is near the Bessède forest. Its name probably comes from a celtic tribe, the Bellovaques, that settled here around 250 B.C. Through small streets with poetic names as la Rue du Bout du Monde ("End Of The World Street") or la Rue de l’Oiseau qui Chante ("The Bird That Sings Street"), the Castrum fortified in the 11th century, with its main gate, its belfry and its ramparts.
The Covered Market, 500 years old, has kept on one of its 23 pillars, the chain of the pillory where thieves and other bad citizens were attached. In the streets with gothic and Renaissance style houses are the remains of the Dominican Convent and its octogonal belltower, the hôtel Bontemps (XII-XVIth), the Hôpital (XVIIth), the castle (XIVth) or the Tour de l’Auditeur (XIth). Under the market place, the Cave dwellings show us how daily life was in the Middle Ages inside the ancient moat. The countryside is full of small castles, old stone houses, mysterious cluzeaux and examples of rural architecture such as pigeon-houses, stone huts and wash houses. Guided tour of Belvès : You can discover the fortified town of Belvès (Castrum) from the XIème century every day from monday to saturday at 6.00 p.m in july and august. Trip in the countryside of Belvès : Guided tour by car every thusday and thursday morning in july and august. Visit and meeting with a producer of goose breeding, wallnuts and truffles, ... The morning finish with a pic-nic in a farm in order to taste their products.
ACTIVITIES
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So much to do and see in this beautiful area; many bastide towns and medieval villages in the beautiful countryside.
There are many activities round and about including golf (http://www.golfenaquitaine.com/lolivarie/) canoeing, walking, horse riding, hot air ballooning, go-karting, tennis and fishing
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