A population of 164 live in the hilly, wooded 12-hectare commune of Urval spread between the village itself and 8 hamlets all of which have preserved the charm and authenticity of the Périgord. The forest of Bessède which surrounds the area is representative of the Dordogne’s wild beauty.

The medieval village of Urval, reached by the D25, is slightly off the beaten track, so you need to turn left if coming from Le Buisson - and left if heading towards le Buisson ! The reason being a bridge.

Meanings of the name Urval :
In Celtic the word ‘urval’ means ‘a valley of water’ and in fact, two streams, the Peyrat and the Fontanelle, flow into the village.
In Swedish ‘urval’ means ‘a warm welcome’.


Practical Information
 
Fax and photocopier available for the local population (see town hall for conditions).

A village hall with a capacity of 40 persons is available for use by the local population. The hall opens on to a covered square and has a kitchen area complete with cold room.

Refuse Disposal : Containers for yellow and black bin liners are situated under the railway bridge. For further information contact the Lalinde-Le Buisson SMICTOM services on 05 53 73 03 31


Text translated by Pays du Grand Bergeracois (professional translator).