Monflanquin, Medieval hilltop village in Lot-et-Garonne, France
Monflanquin is a village perched on a hillside in Lot-et-Garonne that spreads around a central square with limestone structures lining narrow streets. The layout follows a regular pattern shaped by its medieval origins.
The village was founded in the 13th century as a fortified settlement during a period when the region sat between French and English territorial claims. This border position shaped its early years considerably.
The central square remains the true heart where locals gather for events and daily life unfolds around its edges. This arrangement shapes how people experience and move through the village today.
The village sits on a hilltop, so flat ground is limited and walking involves climbing slopes and steps throughout the area. The narrow medieval streets can get crowded during sunny days, so early morning visits tend to be more comfortable.
The village preserves a rare example of an original medieval grid layout where streets radiate outward from the central square like spokes from a wheel. This geometric arrangement was intentionally designed and reveals careful urban planning from that distant era.
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