Beaumont-du-Perigord
The Bastide of Beaumont, founded in 1272, has undergone significant transformation down through the centuries. It has preserved a myriad of outstanding heritage treasures that will take you back in time to the Middle Ages
5 reasons to stay
in Beaumont-du-Perigord:
- It’s one of the most picturesque and well preserved bastides of Perigord Region
- It has all the facilities one needs for a relaxing holiday
- It surrounded with beautiful forests and fields with walking and cycling tracks, has it’s own tennis courts and a football field
- You can enjoy French cuisine, sun shine and the abundance of culture and history
- It’s only 10km from the Dordogne river with it’s summer water sports and leisure activities
Things To Do In Beaumont-du-Perigord
Farmers Market
The local farmers market on Tuesdays and Saturdays will provide you with fresh vegetables and fruit, chees and strawberries, fresh poultry, preserved duck and foie gras, local wine and honey. Some ready meals are also available for take away at the stalls. It’s enjoyable atmosphere and many just come over to the squire to get some fresh local produce, croisants and fresh bread from the local boulangerie, meet the neighbours and chat.
Shops and Restaurants
There are a few coffee shops and restaurants to enjoy local cuisine, a pizza restaurant, a bakery, a butcher, all within easy proximity. Every Tuesday evening the pizza-van is on the parking just outside the town.
Intimate family restaurant ‘Chez Claudette’ is good value for a set menu lunch; there is an outside terrace to enjoy your lunch in summer months.
Summer Night Market
Périgord Markets are the preferred destination for discerning customers who want to buy local food products. The squire is filled with rows of tables and benches, entertainment with live music from rock and folk bands, great atmosphere, good choice of food and wine from local providers. The big difference for Beaumont is the quality of the life music, all the sellers contribute towards the cost of the band.
Things To Do
Beaumont-du-Perigord is a host of easily-accessible, marked nature trails, covering around 100 km, where you can explore the surrounding countryside on foot, bicycle or on horseback. The local tourist office has lists and maps of the walks.
Enjoy the year-round festive atmosphere and take part in the events organized by many of the local associations.
Visit the medieval towns, chateaus, try river canoeing or paddling board, play tennis or golf, walk, cycle or ride a horse or enjoy more adventures sports nearby. Stroll down the page for more details.
A bit of a History
The Bastide of Beaumont du Perigord was founded in 1272 by the King Edward I of England, and the town has undergone significant transformation down through the centuries. It has preserved a myriad of outstanding heritage treasures that will take you back in time to the Middle Ages.
Beaumont is one of the largest bastides in the Perigord region. It was built with a double layer of fortified walls with initially 16 defensive stone gates through the walls. Of these only the Luzier gateway remains. The Tour de Bannes is part of the original defences of the town, and you can walk round the old ramparts to see the Porte de Luzier and the tower.
Beaumont’s church, the Church of St Front, was built at the end of the 13th century, and as is usual for a bastide town it formed an important part of the towns defensive strategy. It is a beautiful example of the Gothic, military style of church building. The church was particularly important to the defenses of Beaumont as it does not have a castle. It has been much modified in the 19th century and is a large building that dominates the skyline of the town.
There are various examples of houses of the middle ages, including Maison Chambard, a substantial town house with 15th century dormer windows and a 13th century facade onto the street. Part of the original medieval Maison de Monsec can be seen in the south facade, a remnant of a 13th century prison wall. The Maison Lafitte is an unusual timbered house with the cross of St Andrew set between its windows.
Our Favourite Places Near Beaumont-Du-Perigord
Monpazier
Monpazier is a simply stunning town, the most famous and best preserved Bastide of Perigord. The bastide was founded in 1284 by Edward 1 of England. Its medieval centre is preserved almost completely intact, and it still dazzles with its exceptional character. There are small shops of various artists, crafts-masters and producers based in the village.
Issigeac
Issigeac is a picturesque medieval village that dates back to Roman times. It is always particularly popular on Sunday mornings when it hosts one of the best markets in the area. Built in the middle-ages, with series of narrow winding streets lined with captivating ancient buildings.
Saint-Avit-Sénieur
Saint Avit Senieur is home to an abbey dedicated to Saint Avit who was a hermit who died in 570.This 60m long, 20m wide and 43m high 14C fortified church looks very imposing indeed. Much of the abbey is now in ruins but there remains a large (very large considering the size of the village!) 11th century church
Domme
Domme is classified as one of the most beautiful and well-preserved villages of France and occupies an exceptional position high above the Dordogne river with its golden stone houses, fortified arches and the ramparts. The bastide was fought over repeatedly during the Hundred Years’ War between the French and English, and it’s easy to see why when you consider the view.
Roque de Gageac
In a stunning position on the bank of the Dordogne River, and backed by a steep limestone cliff, La Roque-Gageac is the perfect picture postcard village. With its cobbled streets more like mountain goat tracks, typical Perigord rooftops, old-fashioned charm and magnificent views of the river, La Roque-Gageac is a village that invites you to daydream…
Here are the few ways to make the most of your time in the Dordogne River Valley
Yoga Studio
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Golf
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Horse Riding
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