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	Monpazier and Villefranche-du-Perigord
		Monpazier has preserved its medieval centre more or less intact - the arcades and market hall are still there, and there is little to break the illusion that you have stepped back 600 years in time.
		Monpazier was founded in 1284 by Edward 1 of England.
		In 1594 and 1637 the town of Monpazier was the centre of peasant insurgence, triggered by the terrible conditions following the end of the Wars of Religion.
	www.francethisway.com /monpazier/hol-monpazier.php (320 words)

	Monpazier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		MONPAZIER, founded in 1284 by King Edward I of England (who was also Duke of Aquitaine), is one of the most complete of the surviving bastides, and still relatively free of the commercialism that suffocates a place like Domme.
		Picturesque and placid though it is today, the village has a hard and bitter history, being twice – in 1594 and 1637 – the centre of peasant rebellions provoked by the misery that followed the Wars of Religion.
		Deep, shady arcades pass under all the houses, which are separated from each other by a small gap to reduce fire risk; at the corners the buttresses are cut away to allow the passage of laden pack animals.
	france-for-visitors.com /dordogne/monpazier.html (543 words)

	TrekEarth \| Monpazier Photo
		The main square in the centre of the town.
		Monpazier was founded in 1284 by King Edward I of England with the help of Pierre de Gontaut, Lord of Biron, and it was only during the reign of King Charles V of France (1366-1380) that the bastide became definitively French.
		In 1574 treachery allowed the Huguenot captain, Geoffroi de Vivans, to gain control of Monpazier and in 1594 was it was one of the sites of the Peasant’s Revolt (la révolte des Croquants).
	www.trekearth.com /gallery/Europe/France/photo60582.htm (191 words)

	bastide towns: monpazier, pearl of england \| France zone at abelard.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The bastide territory of Monpazier is one of the smallest (53 hectares) of all the French fortified towns and one of the smallest communes in France.
		Monpazier was founded 1285 and exchanged hands several times, yet it is the best preserved bastide in France, with few facades replaced or ‘improved’.
		Monpazier was part of the English defensive system in the south of Périgord, with Lalinde, Beaumont, Molières and Fonroque, and with incomplete bastides at Pépicou, Roquine, Castelréal, Puyguilhem, Beaulieu and Labastide.
	www.abelard.org /france/bastides.php (1452 words)

	The village of Monpazier from Gite in Dordogne
		The village of Monpazier from Gite in Dordogne
		The history of Monpazier stretches back to 1284 when it was founded by the English king Edward I. But it was situated on the frontline of the French/English border, with an opposite bastide built at Villefranche du Périgord, around 20km away.
		It led a troubled existence with delays in its building, hostilities between Edward I and the lords and then 300 years later, the leader of a peasant revolt was tortured to death in the square.
	www.giteindordogne.com /monpazier.shtml (239 words)

	Monpazier - Monpazier Hotels - France (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		It is archetypal of medieval bastides, it has kept its perfectly octogonal medieval plan.
		Monpazier was founded in 1284 by Edward the 1st Of England.
		The central square is surrounded by 14th and 15th arcades and the covered market has kept grain measures.
	www.hoteliersdefrance.com /object.php?idContent=914 (43 words)

	Monpazier, one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France: Experience authentic France with Come To France. paris, ...
		Monpazier, one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France: Experience authentic France with Come To France.
		In Monpazier, one of the most beautiful fortified cities in the South-West, this elegant 19th century country house offers all of the quiet and comfort of luxury in its customized rooms.
		Monpazier was founded in 1284 by Edward the 1st Of England.
	www.cometofrance.com /village-Monpazier-en-monpazier.html (218 words)

	Monpazier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		An English bastide founded by Jean de Grailly in 1284 - the settlement act was passed with the Lord of Biron; Monpazier is one of the nicest South Western bastides, and of the better preserved ones.
		Although remodeled throughout the centuries, the houses which border the central square have kept their original dimensions, arches, and the "andrones" which permitted to fight against fires.
		Monpazier is the classic example of the traditional bastide.
	www.crt.cr-aquitaine.fr /crtagb/mompazie.asp (306 words)

	The Bastide of Monpazier
		The bastide of Monpazier is a National Heritage Site (Grand Site National) and, as well as being the best preserved bastide in the Dordogne, it is considered the most typical example of a bastide in the entire south-west of France.
		Monpazier was founded in 1284 by King Edward I of England with the help of Pierre de Gontaut, Lord of Biron, and it was only during the reign of King Charles V of France (1366-1380) that the bastide became definitively French.
		Unusually, all of Monpazier’s houses were originally exactly the same size and separated from one another by narrow side alleys or «androns » to prevent the spread of fire.
	www.pays-de-bergerac.com /english/tourisme/site_remarquable/bastides/monpazier/index.asp (323 words)

	monpazier bastides dordogne perigord : 8 centuries after its creation, this bastide is still a jewel of medieval ...
		monpazier bastides dordogne perigord : 8 centuries after its creation, this bastide is still a jewel of medieval architecture, undisputedly one of the most beautiful bastides in Europe.
		Located in the very heart of the "Land of the Bastides", Monpazier was created in 1284 under the reign of King of England Edward 1, and still has today its original size and aspect.
		Eight centuries after its creation, the bastide of Monpazier is still a jewel of medieval architecture, undisputedly one of the most beautiful bastides in Europe.
	www.best-of-perigord.tm.fr /communes/monpazier/monpazieruk.html (177 words)

	Hiking pictures of black Périgord (GR36) - Belvès --> Monpazier
		Probably for the last time, I leave the night train at Périgueux at 5am and wait for a connection, this time for the Périgueux-Agen tiny train ; I am at Belvès for breakfast.
		Monpazier might be a tourist honeypot in the midst of summer, but it is certainly not overcrowded now, and is a fine place.
		As concerns restaurants, this is the exact opposite of Les Eyzies : every menu seems appetizing, and choosing is terribly difficult (there will be no disappointment, as you can guess).
	www.lavaurs.com /en/etapes/1041 (198 words)

	Explore the beautiful Dordogne
		Perched on the summit of a gentle hill, Monpazier is an ideal base to explore the rich variety of attractions of the
		Monpazier was one of the first, and is now considered the best preserved of these towns, with more than 32 buildings classed as historical monuments.
		A specialty of the region is the various types of earthenware, some quite old, as shown in the picture on the right.
	www.frenchcottages.com /your-home-in-dordogne.html (618 words)

	Pauline Caldwell's France - Monpazier, Dordogne (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Monpazier is a bastide town; bastides were the model new towns of the 14th century; this was the time of the 100 Years War between the French and the English and the bastides were built to provide security for the inhabitants.
		The market place with its galleried arcade of shops was the central feature of the bastide; there are small towns and villages built to this design all over south west France.
		In Monpazier, like many of the other smaller bastides, a permit is needed to take a car into the town centre, and permits are only granted to residents or people making deliveries, tourists have to park outside and walk in.
	www.pauline-caldwell.com /france/comms/monpazier.html (199 words)

	La Bastide, Monpazier
		Perched on the summit of a gentle hill, Monpazier is an ideal base to explore the rich variety of attractions of the Périgord.">
		"La Bastide" is a traditional stone house located in the heart of the 13th Century village of Monpazier and only a few steps from the central Medieval market place.
		Standing on the corner of a quiet street and a charming "carreyou" (small lane), the house is built from a mixture of ash and honey coloured stone.
	www.homesinfrance.com /holidayhomes/dordogne_property36.htm (354 words)

	Monpazier, Villa Holidays & Holiday Villas in Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey & Florida (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		This lovely property is situated in a very quiet and secluded setting, surrounded by woods ensuring total peace and privacy.
		Close by is the medieval town of Monpazier, one of the best preserved examples of an English fortified âbastide âtown in southern Perigord.
		The property consists of a main house, with a large conservatory, and a separate cottage with roof terrace, two former barns and pigeon towers.
	www.igluvillas.com /property.cfm?pid=11092 (559 words)

	Monpazier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Monpazier, along with Domme and Eymet, is one of the best preserved bastides in the area.
		Just south of Monpazier, on the road to Villereal, is Chateau Biron.
		He was an ally of Edward 1, King of England and Duke of Aquitaine, the founder of Monpazier.
	www.lemasfrance.co.uk /monpazier.html (244 words)

	Tourism in Aquitaine - Monpazier, bastide du Périgord
		Like most bastides (there are nearly 300 of them in the Southwest of France), it was built according to a strict pattern : the square (Place des Cornières) is surrounded by arcades and the streets follow a rectilinear plan.
		The houses around the square were built from the Middle Ages to the 18th century.
		Monpazier was hit by most of the religious wars that took place from the Medieval times to the 16th century, but its architecture remained nearly untouched, and what you can see nowadays are well preserved historical monuments.
	www.aquitaine.visite.org /EN/pro/29 (194 words)

	Monpazier Dordogne, beautiful self-catering holiday homes and pools. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The private property stretches over 40 hectares of woodland and prairies, with lakes and valleys, and offers a unique setting for a peaceful visit to this spectacular region.
		It is also ideally located close to the delightful medieval towns of Monpazier, Issegac and Villeréal.
		There are numerous sites of interest close to hand and the Dordogne Valley is only a short drive away, 30kms, with it’s spectacular châteaux and history of the 100 year war between the French and British.
	www.dhp-ltd.com /colombie.htm (655 words)

	Monpazier Tourist Information and Travel Guide at InfoHub.com
		Picturesque and placid though it is today, the village has a hard and bitter history, being twice - in 1594 and 1637 - the centre of peasant rebellions provoked by the misery that followed the Wars of Religion.
		The best place for an overnight stay in Monpazier is the Hôtel de France, 21 rue St-Jacques (tel 05.53.22.60.06, fax 05.53.22.07.27; 220-300F/?34-46; closed mid-Nov to mid-Dec), with a fine regional restaurant from 90F/?13.72.
		The nearest campsite is at Les Nauves (tel 05.53.29.07.87; closed mid-Sept to mid-May), 4.5km off the Monpazier road, and there's a small camping à la ferme called Le Bon Accueil (tel 05.53.29.08.49; open all year) at the hamlet of Gratecap near St-Amand-de-Belvès.
	www.infohub.com /destinations/Europe-&-Russia/France/Monpazier (597 words)

	Gite for holiday rental near Monpazier, Monflanquin, Villereal and Bergerac
		Villereal itself is a 2 minutes drive and contains bars and restaurants, supermarkets, banks etc. Villereal is a big attraction for many of our visitors, since it is such a lively town and a great place to sit in front of a cafe and watch the world go by.
		Villereal is a 'hub' at the centre of many of the local beautiful towns and villages, with Issigeac, Monpazier, Monflanquin and Castillones all being very quick and easy to reach, along with the numerous small villages that dot the area.
		There are at least five towns within half an hour drive that are included on the prestigious 'one of the most beautiful villages in France' list.
	www.bastide-vacances.com /GiteinfoLP.htm (582 words)

	Monpazier Villa Rentals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The perfect Dordogne vacation rental for a self-catering holiday between Bordeaux and Toulouse, south of Bergerac, in the middle of bastide towns; Monpazier, Monflanquin and Villereal.
		Our French home is a superbly renovated stone house that was built in the 16th Century as a chapel.
		Monpazier, a fortified town built during the 100 year war in the 13th and 14th centry is probably the best preserved.
	www.ownerdirect.com /accommodations/monpazier/vacationrentals/7204/63799.htm (1006 words)

	Monpazier,bastide medievale en perigord
		A wooden log impaled in rock symbolically marked the beginnings of the building of Monpazier, with a ceremony that took place on January 7th, 1284.
		The site of this monument is the geometric and geographical center of the town.
		In 1991, authorities declared the Bastide of Monpazier a historical landmark.
	www.privilegeperigord.com /monpaz.htm (243 words)

	IFP : Monpazier, Dordogne, Aquitaine : Part-restored house, outbuildings, 1.5 acres land, 4km Monpazier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		A partly restored house, outbuildings and 6000m2 of land in glorious countryside just 4.5kms from the Bastide town of Monpazier in the southern Dordogne.
		Additional small outbuildings, one of which, at the side of the house could either be incorporated in the house or provide a self-contained studio.
		A property with enormous potential in a lovely position with the added advantage of being very close to the famous bastide town of Monpazier.
	www.french-property.com /properties/property_detail/cid/15/pid/110940/tid/1 (233 words)

	MONPAZIER - tourist office
		Monpazier est considérée comme étant la Bastide la plus belle et la mieux conservée.
		la rue de la porte du paradis 24540 monpazier, phone : 05.53.74.84.50, 3 chambres, open : toute l'année, maison ancienne située dans le village de monpazier avec un jardin et une très jolie terrasse.
		A 6 kms de la Bastide de Monpazier et à 12 kms de Belves.
	www.tourisme.fr /tourist-office/monpazier.htm (2212 words)

	Monpazier Accommodation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Nearby is Mazeyrolles with pony and trap rides, and the medieval Bastide town of Monpazier.
		An easy drive leads to the Dordogne valley, where prehistoric caves and the lovely old town of Sarlat are among its many attractions.
		10km E of Monpazier (medieval Bastide town, most facilities), 16km S of Siorac (River Dordogne, most facilities), 40km SW of Sarlat (historic town, all facilities).
	ownerdirect.com /accommodations/monpazier/propertytorent/5035/42105.htm (352 words)

	Gite Villereal - our gite for holiday rental near Villereal, Monpazier, Monflanquin, and Bergerac
		This property can also be booked as a two bedroom gite sleeping 2 to 4 people at a discounted price during May, June and September.
		Places near to the gites include Villereal, issigeac, Monpazier, Monflanquin and Bergerac.
		Travel to Bergerac is simple with the recent opening and expansion of Bergerac airport.
	www.bastide-vacances.com (865 words)

	Holiday rentals in Monpazier, Aquitaine/Dordogne, Dordogne, France, Monpazier 2419 tower, Cottage
		Monpazier holiday Cottage rental with swimming pool, Quiet, Town Two comfortable holiday houses in this charming and impressive
		There is a magnificent view on the bastide town of Monpazier, which is one of France’s most beautiful villages officially.
		Or go and discover the other medieval bastides such as Monflanquin, Villeréal etc. For the sportsmen there are possibilities to play tennis, horse riding, wall climbing, golf, speleology, mountain bike and many more.
	www.holidaylets.net /properties/16915 (408 words)

	MONPAZIER Hotels. Large choice of hotels in MONPAZIER.
		France Hotel Reservation is commited to providing the best hotel MONPAZIER services for MONPAZIER.
		You can book your hotel in MONPAZIER by using our secure and user friendly online reservation system.
		Alternatively, you can call toll free, from your own country and make your hotel reservation in MONPAZIER by phone.
	france.fhr.fr /en/hotel_reservation/hotels-MONPAZIER.html (82 words)

	La bastide de Monpazier
		Sept fois centenaire, la bastide de Monpazier a conservé son caractère d'origine malgré les vicissitudes du temps et les guerres de religions.
		En 1991, les pouvoirs publics ont élevé la bastide au rang de "Grand Site National" (avec les communes de Capdrot et Biron) permettant de préserver et de mettre en valeur ce patrimoine architectural et urbain unique.
		Monpazier est situé au Sud-Périgord aux frontières de l'Agenais à 45 km de Bergerac et 45 km au sud de Sarlat.
	www.pays-de-bergerac.com /assos/pays-bergerac/monpazier.asp (372 words)

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