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North East of the
Monpazier’s Main Square,
Saint Dominique’s Church
B
,a Historic Listed
Monument,was built from
the XIIth to the XVIth.The
sanctuary is worth seeing
for its Romanesque style
portal and its transept with
ornate columns.
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Enjoy gourmet specialities at the
cosy Restaurant Eleonore, set in the
exceptional surroundings of the Hotel
Edward I
er
C
, an elegant and romantic
XIXth century manor house
(opposite)
.
In the heart of the village, a change
of atmosphere in the contemporary
decor of Bistrot 2
D
, where foie-gras,
“cabécou” goat’s cheese or marinated
trout, are served.
Gourmet Cuisine
and Bistrot Dishes
50m
A
B
D
C
E
D660
Rue Notre Dame
Rue Notre Dame
Rue du Trottoir
Rue Saint-Joseph
Rue Saint-André
D2
D2
Rue Saint-Pierre
Rue Saint-Jacques
Chemin du Tour de ville
Chemin du Tour de ville
Roam Through one of France’s Most Beautiful
Bastide Towns
This is undoubtedly the most perfect of Périgord’s bastide towns. Founded in
1284 for the Duke of Aquitaine and Edward I, King of England, Montpazier is laid
out in a rectangular grid pattern. As you wander from “Carryou”: main streets, to
“Andrones”: little lanes, both typical of the bastide village, you’ll admire the overall
harmony of this medieval design. A line of outstanding stone houses with gothic
arcades, encompass the main square
A
, heart and soul of the town. Standing on
sturdy chestnut wood pillars, theMarket Hall which dates back to the XIIIth century,
houses three medieval grain measures.
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