The CRAB – Centre de Résidence Artistique de Belmontet is located in a former school building in the hamlet of Belmontet, in the municipality of Montcuq-en-Quercy-Blanc. It is open to professionals and amateurs looking for a place for artistic work or rehearsals.
Renting a holiday apartment in Belmontet can be part of your travel plans.
Culture and History
The Fontaine de La Briguerie is located in the La Briguerie area of Belmontet, on the RD 4. It forms a complete ensemble consisting of a fountain, washhouse and cattle trough, and was restored in 2021–2022. In the past, a hydraulic ram was used there to pump water uphill to supply the hamlet.
The Ermitage des Petits Frères des Pauvres in the Laplagne area of Belmontet is a protected heritage site; a washhouse is located below it.
The Château de Ladevie can be seen from the road. The château includes outbuildings, a dovecote and a gatehouse tower behind an enclosing wall.
The Église Saint-Avit de Belmontet also preserves architectural elements from several centuries: the square-ended chancel dates from the late 12th or early 13th century, while the west portal and vaults date from the second half of the 15th century. The church was restored in the 19th century; during this work, the north chapel was partially rebuilt and a south chapel was added.
Landscape
The plateaus around Belmontet are home to pastureland and cereal fields. The landscape also includes juniper scrubland and oak forests. The Séoune stream flows peacefully through the Belmontet valley.
Cuisine
Visits to the Ferme de Laspeyrières are possible by prior booking. The Ferme de Laspeyrières is associated with AOC Rocamadour goat cheese.
