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.