Belvès
Belvès (French pronunciation: [bɛlvɛs]; Languedocien: Belvés) is a former commune in the Dordogne department in southwestern France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune Pays-de-Belvès.
It has been designated as one of the prettiest towns in France. The nearest city is Bordeaux.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1864 | 2,504 | — |
| 1962 | 1,680 | −32.9% |
| 1968 | 1,714 | +2.0% |
| 1975 | 1,623 | −5.3% |
| 1982 | 1,581 | −2.6% |
| 1990 | 1,553 | −1.8% |
| 1999 | 1,428 | −8.0% |
| 2008 | 1,457 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 1,300 | −10.8% |
Notable inhabitants
- Jacques Rispal, (1 August 1923 – 9 February 1986) was a French film actor. He appeared in 100 films between 1952 and 1986.
See also
References
- ^ Téléchargement du fichier d'ensemble des populations légales en 2019, INSEE
- ^ Arrêté préfectoral 21 December 2015 (in French)
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