Monpazier, Medieval bastide town in Dordogne, France.
The central marketplace of Monpazier features 23 stone houses with covered arcades, forming a perfect square of 70 meters on each side.
King Edward I of England established Monpazier in 1284 as a fortified settlement, creating a strategic stronghold during the territorial conflicts with France.
The local Thursday market continues an 800-year tradition, bringing regional producers who sell fresh vegetables, cheeses, and seasonal products beneath the central hall.
Visitors can explore the town through designated walking paths that connect major landmarks, including the Saint-Dominique church and two preserved medieval gates.
The urban layout follows precise mathematical proportions, with streets organized in a grid pattern and houses built on identical rectangular plots of 8 by 20 meters.
Location: canton of Monpazier
Location: Dordogne
Location: 莱巴斯蒂德多尔多涅佩里戈尔市镇公共社区
Location: arrondissement of Bergerac
Elevation above the sea: 187 m
Shares border with: Marsalès, Capdrot, Gaugeac
Address: 24540 Monpazier, France 24540 Monpazier
Phone: +33553226038
Email: monpazier.mairie@wanadoo.fr
Website: http://monpazier.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.68083,0.89417
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:13
In France, each region hides villages that seem out of time. These places are made of stone, wood, and light, where history is written on facades and in paved streets. Some are nestled in valleys, others cling to cliffs or overlook vineyards. There are old houses, squares lined with arcades, castles, Romanesque churches, and sometimes a river winding between gardens. These villages have retained the charm of their era, the slow pace of residents, and the sound of wind in shutters. From Breton granite to Alsatian half-timbered houses, from southern golden limestone to Alpine shingle roofs, each tells a way of life, a color, an accent. They form the deep face of the country, one that is only visible when taking the time to stop.
Église Saint-Dominique de Monpazier
56 m
Halle centrale de Monpazier
98 m
Remparts de Monpazier
178 m
Maison du Chapître
26 m
Maison d'angle à couvert, 2 place des Cornières, 23-25 rue Notre-Dame
107 m
Maison d'angle à couvert, 23 rue Saint-Jacques, 3 rue de la Justice
101 m
Maison à couvert, 31-33 rue Saint-Jacques
72 m
Maison à couvert, 30 rue Notre-Dame
80 m
Maison d'angle à couvert, 1 place des Cornières
55 m
Maison à couvert, 3 place des Cornières
51 m
Maison à couvert, 5 place des Cornières
49 m
Maison à couvert, 7 place des Cornières
48 m
Maison d'angle à couvert, 9 place des Cornières, 20-22 rue Saint-Jacques
50 m
Maison à couvert, 10 place des Cornières
115 m
Maison à couvert, 8 place des Cornières
113 m
Maison à couvert, 6 place des Cornières
107 m
Maison à couvert, 4 place des Cornières
108 m
Porte de ville
144 m
Maison, 28 rue Notre-Dame, Place des Cornières
90 m
Maison à couvert, 25 rue Saint-Jacques
93 m
Maison à couvert, 27-29 rue Saint-Jacques
84 m
Maison, 26 rue Notre-Dame, Place des Cornières
98 m
Maison à couvert, 35 rue Saint-Jacques
65 m
Porte de ville
136 m
Porte de ville
248 m
Maison d'angle à couvert, 37 rue Saint-Jacques, 8 rue de la Porte-Campan
58 m
Maison à couvert, 32 rue Notre-Dame
71 m
Maison d'angle à couvert, 24bis rue Notre-Dame
105 mReviews
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