Beleymas: Nature, Trails and History
Accommodation in Beleymas
Beleymas offers a range of themes to consider when planning a stay: woodland and wetlands, circular trails, church architecture and memories of events in Lagudal. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay in Beleymas, you can plan your trip around your interests. The nature and culture themes range from views and vegetation to architectural history and local memory.
Woodland, Marshes and Trails
The Sentier PR de Beleymas starts at the car park by the church and the community hall. The trail offers views of the village and the Crempse Valley, and passes through woodland with tree species and vegetation typical of the region. Deer and wild boar may be seen along the trail. Its varied nature themes therefore include landscape views, woodland vegetation and the possibility of spotting wildlife.
The Tourbière du Laquin is a distinct natural area: this marsh and wetland in Beleymas covers six hectares. It is home to round-leaved sundew, cottongrass and peat mosses. Unlike the woodland section of the Sentier PR, the focus here is on a named wetland and its plant life; the trail, by contrast, also offers views of the village and valley, as well as the possibility of seeing deer or wild boar.
Circular Trails and Their Themes
The Sentier des 10 000 ans is a ten-kilometre circular trail between Beleymas and Issac. Two films are integrated into the digital route and the information panels. A totem explores the course of the 45th parallel. The trail opened on 4 September 2024 and was made available on the Dorie app. Its length and circular route are clear points of reference; films and the totem add digital and on-site interpretive content.
The Opération Corsican is a cycling loop through the Landais area. It explains the context and sequence of the parachute drop at Lagudal. While the Sentier des 10 000 ans is described in terms of its length, circular route and digital interpretation features, the Opération Corsican focuses on the cycling tour and its historical narrative.
Churches, Architectural History and Remembrance
The church in Beleymas contains a 17th-century Baroque altarpiece, listed in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments. The bell tower’s parapet of Église Saint-Martin also dates from the 17th century. Remains of a sanctuary dedicated to Belisama were found 1.5 metres beneath the ground in front of the entrance to the church in Beleymas. These features relate to different aspects of the area’s history: its furnishings and architecture, as well as an archaeological find.
A stele in Lagudal commemorates the first clandestine drop of people and weapons in France. The local Résistance organised it on the night of 10–11 October 1941. The former railway station of Lagudal can also be seen there.
The former notary’s house dates from the 17th century, was modernised and extended in the 18th century, and includes a medieval section. It is privately owned; its façade can be viewed from the Route des Vélugies. The house’s architectural history therefore has several points of reference, from the medieval section through its 17th-century origins to later alterations.
Local Produce and Culture
Products from Ferme du SĂ©choir include organically grown and foraged produce. They can be sampled at the restaurant on site. In 2026, Ferme du SĂ©choir welcomes visitors by appointment from Monday to Saturday. Arrange your visit before travelling.
La Muse et Moi is an artists’ collective and creative lab founded in 2014 in the rural area of Beleymas and its surroundings. It develops creative projects, workshops in artistic practice, exhibitions, performances and open-mic events. If you are planning a visit or an event, check dates and access in advance.
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For the broader travel overview: Dordogne.
