In Belvèze, local history, churches and springs stand side by side. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Belvèze can include this type of stay in their personal travel plans.
History
In 1283, Saint Jean d’Olmières was part of the Diocese of Agen. The remains of the Church of Saint Martin de Sept-Albres and the cemetery can be seen at this site; a memorial plaque commemorates it.
The Church of Saint Hilaire dates from the late 15th century, was rebuilt several times and was an annexe of Saint-Pierre de Pervillac. The former Church of Saint Martin de Sept Albres was pre-Romanesque and a very old sanctuary; its origins are associated with a Celtic site dedicated to tree worship. It was destroyed in 1969.
Walking Trails
The PR 4 – Les vestiges de Sept Albres route leads to the remains of the former pre-Romanesque church of Sept Albres, a hamlet that has since disappeared. The trail is 9.1 km long, easy, starts at the Salle des fêtes and is marked in yellow. It runs along paths lined with dry-stone walls and through shady woods, offering panoramic views.
A mass is celebrated at the remains of Saint Martin de Sept-Albres on 15 August.
The Chemin de la Tranquillité in Belvèze passes by the Lavoir du Brel and the Fontaine de Pech Colory. The Balade de la vallée de la Séoune in Belvèze passes by the Fontaine de Goul on the way to the hamlet of Lairole.
Culture
The Fontaine de Sainte Raphine is part of the tradition of miraculous springs in Bas-Quercy and was traditionally used to wash children with cradle cap or to take water home for them.
In the wider region surrounding Belvèze are Château de Bonaguil, a castle; Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Moissac, a historic site; and Chapelle de Lapeyrouse, a church.
Other places in the same destination area: Saint-Marcel-Campes, Montpezat-de-Quercy, Mansonville, Montauban, Canals, Montricoux, Piquecos, Nègrepelisse
