Monflanquin

Monflanquin

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownMonflanquin
Insee code47175
Postcode47150
Latitude44.5327480
Longitude0.7677170
AltitudeFrom 64 to 207 meters
Surface62.21 km²
Population2429 inhabitants
Density39 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelsLacaussade at 5.9 km (6 min)
Chief townAgen (at 49 km, 50 min)Savignac-sur-Leyze at 6.4 km (7 min)
DepartmentLot-et-GaronneLaussou at 7.4 km (8 min)
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Monflanquin is a picturesque country house from the 13th century, perched on his "sin", located in a hilly area, between Agen, Perigord and Quercy, by Stendhal compared to "a small Tuscany. It celebrated its 750th anniversary in 2006.

Alphonse de Poitiers, Comte de Toulouse creates Bastide in 1256 with the signing of the Charter of Customs, establishing political and civil liberties for citizens.

Communes of the Aquitaine region, located north-east of the Lot-et-Garonne, in the district of Villeneuve-sur-Lot, Monflanquin is the capital of Canton. She is a member of the Community of Communes "Bastide and Castles in Guyenne.

Its municipal area covers 6 221 hectares. There are 2 352 inhabitants according to the latest census through 2004.

The village is fortunate to have inherited from past centuries, a legacy of exceptionally well preserved, ranked one of the most beautiful villages of France and the label receiving station green holiday.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Features:
  • Place des Arcades.
  • The Church of St. Andrew.
  • Home of the Black Prince.
  • The "Carrerot" lanes reserved for pedestrians.
  • Houses (stone houses, timbered houses).
  • The museum Bastides (located in the Tourist Office) allows to understand the phenomenon of "new towns" of the 13th century. Guided tours of the museum throughout the year for groups (by reservation). Tours for individuals throughout the year.
  • A tour map will be given free to the Tourist Office to discover the country house and its history.
  • Guided tours of the bastide Monflanquin for groups (all year), by reservation. For individuals, a tour of the country house in summer.
  • For more information, contact the Tourist Office Monflanquin to +33 5 53 36 40 19.
Detailed information
Information pointsVisitor Information Centre of Monflanquin
Leisure centresRacecourse of Coulon

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Traditional market on Thursday morning, year round (up Arcades).
  • May 8: Frequently Asked Wine and Cheese (place des Arcades).
  • June 21: Fête de la Musique (village).
  • Summer: Farmers Market Country every Thursday evening (place des Arcades).
  • The 13 and 14 July: Flea Antiques Fair (place des Arcades and angles).
  • July 14: Noon: City Hall reception hosted by the local band. The evening of July 14 balls and fireworks.
  • Mid-August (the 15 and 16): Medieval Feasts (village).
  • Late August or September: Frequently Asked regional and traditional foods (up Arcades).
  • The 1st Monday of December and the weekend preceding it: Feast of Saint Andrew (place des Arcades, corners and bottom of the village).

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Historic Sites - Museums - Other cultural sites:
  • Gavaudun Castle (12 km from Monflanquin).
  • Moulin du Cros to Montagnac sur Lede (8 km from Monflanquin).
  • Museum of Ceramics Bernard Palissy Lacapelle-Biron (14 km from Monflanquin).
  • Bonaguil Castle (20 km Monflanquin).
  • Chateau de Biron (17 km from Monflanquin).
  • Natural Site: Gavaudun Valley, World Heritage of UNESCO since 1999.
  • Hobbies and activities:
  • Accrobranche (course in the trees) to Lacapelle-Biron (14 km from Monflanquin).
  • Farm Tours (foie gras, prunes, cheese, wine ...).
  • Soaps in a place called Martinez.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Canoe, kayak, bicycle, all-terrain or mountain bike hireNature and the outdoorsFrom 5 € to 25 €Montayral (18.2 km)
Eco-museum at a farmCulture and educationFreeTournon-d'Agenais (21 km)
Z'Animoland animal theme parkEntertainment6 €La Croix-Blanche (27 km)
Maiden flight in a flexwing or multi-axis microlightSports sensationsFrom 35 € to 135 €Montpezat (29 km)

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PHOTOS
Monflanquin, place des Arcades
 
Monflanquin to church
Monflanquin, market place des Arcades
 
Museum Bastides
Monflanquin, field of rapeseed
 
Medieval Feasts of Monflanquin
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WEATHER
Wednesday 22 May
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Min. 10°C - Max. 20°C
Thursday 23 May
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Min. 7°C - Max. 18°C
Friday 24 May
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