Monpazier

Monpazier

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownMonpazierMarsalès at 2 km (3 min)
Insee code24280Gaugeac at 2.8 km (3 min)
Postcode24540Capdrot at 3 km (4 min)
Latitude44.6826540Lavalade at 3 km (3 min)
Longitude0.8953690Soulaures at 5 km (6 min)
AltitudeFrom 144 to 222 metersSaint-Cassien at 5.1 km (6 min)
Surface0.53 km²Saint-Romain-de-Monpazier at 5.4 km (7 min)
Population530 inhabitantsSaint-Marcory at 6.6 km (7 min)
Density1020 inhabitants/km²Lolme at 7.3 km (8 min)
National labelBiron at 8.1 km (9 min)
Chief townPérigueux (at 74 km, 85 min)Vergt-de-Biron at 8.3 km (9 min)
DepartmentDordogneSaint-Avit-Rivière at 8.4 km (9 min)
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

At the heart of the Bastide Country, founded in 1284, the country house of Monpazier kept almost intact its appearance and its original dimensions. Eight centuries after its founding, it presents itself to visitors as an authentic jewel of medieval architecture.

Located south of the Dordogne, 45 km from Bergerac and Sarlat and 60 km from Cahors, Monpazier is the limit of the Lot and Lot-et-Garonne.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The bastide Monpazier be visited all year, and 3 possibilities for you:
  • Free tour from interpretive signs in the village (free map).
  • Visit from audio guides (fee).
  • Tour with guide (on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 am, free).
  • New: tour suitable for the visually impaired and blind people (in large print and Braille).
  • Check out also the workshop of the country houses temporary exhibitions and permanent (John Galmot, old photos, archeology).
  • Always Monpazier, many craftspeople open their door inlay, pottery, ceramics, paint, eggs light, framing, timepieces, Glassblower ...
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Monpazier
MonumentsChurch Saint-Dominique

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Many activities await you at Monpazier:
  • Every Thursday morning market.
  • The 3rd Sunday of May: Feast of Flowers.
  • Flea: 2nd weekend of June the 2nd weekend of August, the 2nd Sunday of October.
  • Garage sale: 1st Sunday of July, the first Sunday in September.
  • Medieval Festival: The weekend after July 14.
  • Book festival: 4th Sunday of July and the third Sunday in February.
  • Also: Market mushrooms (depending on the shoot), hiking, bicycle races, horse races, archaeological trips, Summer Music Festival in Bergerac ...
  • For all events, contact the Tourist Office on +33 5 53 22 68 59.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • 110 km of hiking on the block.
  • Chateau de Biron to 8 km.
  • Country houses adjacent to 15 km.
PHOTOS
Arcades
 
Arcades
Arcade
 
Action grains
Arcades
 
Arcades
Angle Square
 
Halle
Halle
 
Bastide Monpazier winter
roof of the church
 
Sunset in winter
Church Monpazier
 
Square Monpazier - Well
View of the
  
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Photos of the category "Beaumont-du-Périgord" to view and download
Photos of the category "Domme" to view and download
Photos of the category "Dordogne valley" to view and download
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Photos of the Dordogne to view and download
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
Day
Night
Min. -4°C - Max. 2°C
Wednesday 15 February
Day
Night
Min. -5°C - Max. 5°C
Thursday 16 February
Day
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Min. 1°C - Max. 5°C
RESTAURANTS 
Auberge de La Salvetat
Cadouin
Auberge de La Salvetat. Hotel***Restaurant. Route de Belvès - 24480 Cadouin. Tel. 05.53.63.42.79. Ann et Steve jordan welcome you to their family run Hotel Auberge de La Salvetat and...
Located 12.7 km from MonpazierFrom 25 € to 40 € per person 
Hostellerie de Saint Front  
9.3
Beaumont-du-Périgord
Hôtel, Café de Pays, Restaurant. It Purple Périgord, in the heart of the Bastide Country, Beaumont du Perigord, a village of the 13th century, Anne-Sophie, Landlady caring, and Gilles,...
Located 14 km from MonpazierFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 
Les remparts
Castillonnès
Welcome to the Hotel Restaurant Les Remparts Castillonnès located in the department of Lot-et-Garonne. We are located in the heart of the green valley of the Dropt on the edge of the...
Located 24 km from MonpazierFrom 25 € to 50 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La Ferme de la Croix    
9.6
Saint-Avit-Sénieur
Located halfway between Sarlat and Bergerac, La Ferme de la Croix welcomes you to stay calm friendly atmosphere. Beatrice and Fred will show you the country living in the heart of their...
Located 12.2 km from Monpazier49 € the double room 
Britavit convivialité et charme    
9.8
  SPECIAL OFFER
Saint-Avit-Sénieur
Between Sarlat and Bergerac, St Avitus Sénieur, near the Dordogne Valley, four cottages are furnished with taste and comfort in a big house in the Perigord. Its setting, its beautiful...
Located 12.7 km from MonpazierFrom 60 € to 80 € the double room 
Le bloy    
7.7
Belvès
The bloy former farmhouse dating from the 18th century, part of GR36, welcome you today to discover the wealth of the Country: Castles, Country houses, Prehistory, Gastronomy, Sport...
Located 14.4 km from Monpazier65 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Croix la Tuque
Parranquet
House built in 2005 atop a hill, surrounded by a garden of 5000m² with a view to the forest and the castle of Biron. Each of the 4 bedrooms has its own bathroom and toilet séparées....
Located 5.1 km from MonpazierFrom 1400 € to 2000 € per week 
Castelwood Vacances  
9.2
Biron
At the foot of the Castle of Biron, nestled in a wood, are our 15 wooden chalets. Each chalet has more than 540 sq. ft. living space as well as a spacious porch of 160 sq. ft. They...
Located 6.6 km from MonpazierFrom 257 € to 798 € per week 
Le Chai & Le Cantou de La Tontonière
Saint-Avit-Rivière
A t the heart of the Perigord Bastide Country, La Tontonière welcomes you in its 2 independent cottages, fully restored, rated 4 stars, to relax in a quiet, out of 6 ha of grasslands...
Located 7.5 km from MonpazierFrom 370 € to 950 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping des Bastides    
9.2
Salles
Bastide campsite is a camping located at Salles (Aquitaine, France). It offers camping terraces and shady pitches. It is possible to rent tents, caravans and bungalows. The campground...
Located 14.2 km from MonpazierFrom 15 € to 26.50 € per day 
Valenthèze auberge, camping 
Montcabrier
Our campsite is situated in a picturesque valley bisected by the small river Thèze. We offer 25 individual sites, each with an area of ​​200m², luxury tents for rent and cottages. Enjoy...
Located 21 km from MonpazierFrom 15 € to 18 € per day 
Les catalpas    
9.5
Fumel
Located at the junction of two valleys: Dordogne and Lot, on the edge of 3 departments Lot et Garonne, Lot and Dordogne, the campsite of 2 ha, half bathed Lot offers about 60 pitches....
Located 22 km from MonpazierFrom 16 € to 18 € per day 

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HOTELS
Edward 1er     
8.9
Monpazier
This hotel is in the medieval village of Monpazier. The 3-star hotel offers rooms with views of the Périgord hills and Monpazier. Rooms at the Edward 1er hotel have en suite facilities...
Located in MonpazierRoom from 68 €
Castelwood    
9.5
Biron
Set in the woods, Castelwood is a 10-minute walk from Biron Castle, 20 km south of the Dordogne Valley. It has an outdoor pool and spacious chalets with terrace. The Castelwood chalets...
Located 6.6 km from MonpazierRoom from 40 €
L'auberge La Source De Peyssou    
8.9
Saint-Avit-Sénieur
L'Auberge La Source De Peyssou is situated in the historical village of Saint Avit Sénieur in the Dordogne region. This 300-year old guesthouse is set in beautiful gardens and offers...
Located 11.5 km from MonpazierRoom from 65 €

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