Sainte-Alvère, Delegated commune in Dordogne, France.
Sainte-Alvère is a small medieval village nestled within valleys and wooded areas of the Périgord Noir region, positioned at an elevation of 176 meters in the Dordogne department.
The village origins trace back to the 9th century when it was named after Alvéréna, a young martyr reportedly killed during Norman invasions according to local tradition.
The village hosts a weekly truffle market from November through February where local farmers bring their produce to be evaluated and sorted by professional quality inspectors.
The Tourist Information Office provides educational truffle cultivation exhibits and information about local hiking trails that remain accessible throughout the year for visitors.
Local legend tells that the decapitated head of Alvéréna bounced seven times upon the ground, creating the seven fountains that still characterize the village today.
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