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Origin and history
Belvès is a village in the region of New Aquitaine, Dordogne. Although its exact period of foundation is not specified in the available sources, its status as "most beautiful village of France" underscores its historical and architectural importance. This ranking highlights its preserved heritage, typical of the medieval villages of the Périgord.
Belves embodies the heritage of the fortified villages of the Middle Ages, where urban planning reflected both defensive needs and community life. In this region, economic activities were often related to agriculture, crafts and local commerce. Monuments such as those in Belves served as administrative, religious or trading centres, playing a central role in the social organization of the period.
