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St Alvère in the Périgord :
the first truffle market
in France to have gone
on-line !
 



Old Church

Noteworthy sites
- The historical museum about paper at the Rouzique Mill, managed by the Association to Safeguard Couze’s Former Paper Mills and Archeological Heritage (“Sauvegarde des Anciennes Papeteries et du Patrimoine Archéologique de Couze” (SAPPAC)). It’s watermark museum is unique in France, with the arms of Amsterdam, among others. Craftsmen produce rag paper there.

- Saint Front de Colubri chapel, situated on the promontory of the same name with a breathtaking upstream view of the Dordogne river. Some of the chapel’s foundations date from the 8th century; some of the chapel dates from the 11th century with exceptional roman capitals.


Manor

- The Manor, property of the commune, is also remarkable. It is situated near the Rouzique; together they make a romantic ensemble. It is dominated by Mont d'Onel castle, a private property where ostriches are raised.

Finally, the magnificent view point of Tertre du Château of the famous Jean de la Salle.


Hiking trails
The GR6, that leads from Bordeaux to Rocamadour, passes through our commune.


Saint Front Chapel

Annual events
The Festival Committee organises evening walks in summer.
Votive festival the first weekend in August with fireworks.
School festival in June.