The Gallo-Roman Montcaret is located at the crossroads of Roman roads linking Divona (Cahors) to Burdigalia (Bordeaux) and Lugdunum (Lyon) to Burdigalia (Bordeaux). This villa was destroyed and rebuilt several times. Montcaret sudden invasions of the Franks (c. 500), then the Saracens, Vikings which ascend rivers to their Viking ships. The first tower was built on Mount Ravel around 848 to prevent the villagers in case of invasion. From 866, the first castles were built and the castle of Montravel replaces the watchtower. Montcaret village was razed several times and the inhabitants fled to Montravel. Montcaret not be rebuilt until around 1080 by Benedictine monks. Montcaret is the peace village, the village is Montravel war. In 1154, Eleanor of Aquitaine, after being divorced by Louis VII, marries Henry Plantagenet 2nd future king of England. Montravel Montcaret and are English. In 1224, through the alliances, Montcaret becomes French. During the period of Anglo-French wars, when the creation of houses, Montcaret changed nationality several times. In the mid 14th century, Montravel is one of the strongest fortresses of Aquitaine. In 1451, the tide is turning back the 7th and Charles Montravel and Bordeaux. The Bordelais disgruntled remind the English and the episode is called the Battle of Castillon. The English were defeated, General English Talbot dies, they are pushed out of France and retain only Calais. Since 1540, moved to Protestantism Montcaret (reform preached by Luther and Calvin). The first civil war broke out (1562-1598) until the Edict of Nantes in March 1598. In 1622, the Protestants seized from La Rochelle and Bordeaux block. Louis sends the 13th Duke of Elbeuf regiments with 7 to force the device. He faces the fortress Montravel. He brought the artillery by water and place overlooking the citadel. The bombing begins February 22, 1622 and lasts until March 1. The Citadel Falls to prevent it and resume later Power, Louis the 13th ordered her to be "completely razed to its foundation". For a month, troops of the Duke of Tweed will devote to this task. Montravel no longer exists. The court postponed on Montravel Lamothe St Paixans to be known as Lamothe Montravel. To recall the history of Montravel and tragic end, a monument was erected on the spot where stood the village of Montravel. It was not until the French Revolution of 1789 that is attached to Montcaret Dordogne.
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The Romanesque church of St. Peter.
The archaeological excavations and museum of Gallo-Roman villa. Information +33 5 53 58 50 18.
Fountains (Fountain of the Fairies, the Rat Fon, Fon hope).
The Gourmet Cuisine of Belvédère is more than a simple restaurant. In a Gourmet Cuisine you have the certainty that the courses are entirely prepared on the spot by a qualified chef...
Located 4.2 km from Montcaret
From 20 € to 60 € per person
La poudette
Pujols
The chef Frederic Jombart tasty cuisine and a neat fresh products of season.
It is a beautiful stone house of the XIX century and Serge Ginette offer 3 guest rooms are bright and spacious. The decor is simple and refined. Names of fungi have been given to each...
Located 4.1 km from Montcaret
From 70 € to 72 € the double room
L'orée mance
Gensac
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Located 5.4 km from Montcaret
65 € the double room
Maison Le Sèpe
9.8
Sainte-Radegonde
Noble house of the seventeenth in a wine, two spacious bedrooms with views of vineyards, 180 beds, separate WC, walk-in shower in each room. Billiard room. Gourmet breakfasts on private...
Large stone house, comfortable, vast meadow of trees. Located in Castillon la Bataille, in the valley of the Dordogne, near Saint-Emilion (Gironde)
Located 9.1 km from Montcaret
From 388 € to 533 € per week
Maison mitoyenne en bordure de dordogne
Pineuilh
Terraced house in Dordogne Border terraced house to the owner, 1st floor set back from the road border with Dordogne park. Room with 2 (1 bed 140.2 90 beds, overlooking the park and...
Located 11.4 km from Montcaret
From 390 € to 450 € per week
Dordogne Périgord pourpre
Saint-Rémy
New villa with private pool situated in the countryside Peaceful - Saint Emilion Bergerac 35 km 30 km 90 km Bassin d'Arcachon. Nearby: shops Riding Hiking Fishing Pond Lake River Tennis...
Cultivate the alliance of a stay full of activities and discoveries. The beautiful blue pool and colorful flowers are an introduction to the tradition of St. Emilion and Pomerol!
Located 18.7 km from Montcaret
From 14 € to 25 € per day
Camping l'oasis
8.8
Lussac
Camping 2 stars 34 sites. 5 mobile homes are waiting for a weekly rental. pêche. Tennis and pool are gracefully at your disposal. 29 pitches for a stay in a tent or caravan.
Located 21 km from Montcaret
14 € per day
Parc Servois
9.3
Gardonne
On the road to Bordeaux, Bergerac, D936, near the Dordogne river, calm and rest. 200 m from town with all amenities (dishes, pizzeria, restaurant, supermarket, Post, Laundry, ...) -...
This Fasthotel is located in Montcaret, 25 kilometres west of Bergerac and a 20-minute drive from Saint-Emilion. It offers air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen TV and free...
Located in Montcaret
Room from 40 €
Les Remparts
8.5
Gensac
A small, intimate family-run hotel set in the picturesque medieval village of Gensac, near to Saint Emilion. The hotel offers peace and tranquillity along with a warm welcome from your...
Located 5.3 km from Montcaret
Room from 70 €
Château de Sanse
8.6
Sainte-Radegonde
This hotel is located in Sainte-Radegonde, near the Saint-Emilion and Pomerol vineyards. It offers an outdoor pool and a terrace with panoramic views of the surrounding woodlands and...
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