The market square in the Perigord Noir village of Belvès. Markets are held every Saturday. Unusually there are old dwellings beneath the market.

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The covered market in the village of Belvès in the Perigord Noir region of France. Market places such as these are common throughout the region. Saturday is market day in Belvè market square is slightly different as it has underground troglodyte dwellings dating back to the C13. They can be visited as a tourist attraction.

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Location: 24170 Belvès, Dordogne, France
Photo credit: © Brian Hartshorn / Alamy / Afripics
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