Belpech: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
In Belpech, the visible remains of a medieval fortress have been preserved at Le Castelas. It was once surrounded by almost 200 metres of defensive wall. For travellers wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Belpech, choosing accommodation is a separate part of planning the trip.
Culture and History
The Église Saint-Saturnin in Belpech is believed to have been built in 1162; in 1321, it was replaced by a larger church. It has a brick-built bell tower pierced by arcades. The Saint-Sépulcre Chapel is attached to the church choir. This chapel contains a 15th-century tomb.
The history of Cardinal Curti is also connected with Belpech: he was born here and was close to Pope Benedict XII. In 1361, he founded an Hôpital Saint-Jacques in the town to accommodate the sick and pilgrims.
Traditions
The Foire au Gras takes place in Belpech every year on the second weekend of December.
Surrounding Area
Château de Lafage is located in the vicinity of Belpech; the site is considered a ruin.
The wider regional surroundings of Belpech include several historic sites: Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Beaulieu, Abbaye de Boulbonne and Abbaye Notre-Dame de Calers.
Also located in the wider regional surroundings are Pech de Limouzy, a landscape feature recorded as a peak, Grotte du Portel, a natural formation recorded as a cave, as well as Pic des Monges and Cap de Touron, both landscape features recorded as peaks.
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