Monpazier

Monpazier is one of the finest examples of a bastide town and a commune in the département of . Built in 1284 by Edward I of England it follows the classic plan of a bastide, built round a square surrounded by arcades, with a large church near the centre.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Remparts Est and Porte de ville fortifiée.

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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Capdrot and Lavalade.

Village
is a commune in the Dordogne department in in southwestern .

Village
is a commune in the department in in southwestern .

Monpazier

Latitude
44.6808° or 44° 40′ 51″ north
Longitude
0.8942° or 0° 53′ 39″ east
Population
478
Elevation
202 metres (663 feet)
Open location code
8FP2MVJV+8M
Geo­Names ID
6453828
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