Sainte-Alvère

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.

Location: canton of Sainte-Alvère

Location: Dordogne

Location: arrondissement of Bergerac

Elevation above the sea: 176 m

Shares border with: Saint-Laurent-des-Bâtons

Address: Sainte-Alvère, 24510 Val de Louyre et Caudeau, France

GPS coordinates: 44.94667,0.80889

Latest update: September 15, 2025 08:46