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4 Things to Do in Monpazier

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By Culture Francia Team

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What to See & Do

Monpazier Overall Appeal ★★★☆☆

  Name Appeal Type Visit Cost
01 Square & Streets ★★★★☆ Walking Around Self Free
02 Monpazier Market ★☆☆☆☆ Food Market Self Free
03 St. Dominique Church ★☆☆☆☆ Church Self Free
04 Bastideum ★☆☆☆☆ Museum - History Self Paid

01. Square & Streets

Appeal ★★★★☆
Type Walking Around

Visit Self
Cost Free

The central Square Place des Cornières & Streets of Monpazier provide a quintessential medieval experience, with cobblestone paths that guide visitors through the heart of this beautifully preserved bastide town. The layout, designed in the 13th century, reflects the meticulous planning of bastide towns intended to facilitate trade and community life.

Historically, Monpazier was founded in 1284 by Edward I of England, who aimed to establish a fortified town for economic and strategic purposes. The square and streets have remained largely unchanged since then, offering a living snapshot of medieval urban planning. 

In some of the village’s alleys, you can also find a few artists’ workshops and shops that can be visited.

02. Monpazier Market

Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Food Market

Visit Self
Cost Free

The small market in Monpazier takes place on Thursday mornings in the central square.

In the fall, during the cep mushroom season, a special small market is held daily at 3 p.m. in the central square.

03. St. Dominique Church

Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church,

Visit Self
Cost Free

The church of Monpazier dates from the 13th century and is primarily Gothic in style.

04. Bastideum

Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type History Museum

Visit Self
Cost Paid

Bastideum is a local museum that provides a basic overview of Monpazier’s history, focusing on its origins as a bastide town.

The site also includes a small garden.

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