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.
  • Locality with about 440 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 200 metres (660 feet)
  • …is also known as “24280”

Places of Interest

Discover Porte Saint-Jacques and Ramparts of Monpazier.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Capdrot and Lavalade.
Village
is a commune in the Dordogne department in in southwestern .
is a commune in the department in in southwestern .
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Latitude
44.6808° or 44° 40′ 51″ north
Longitude
0.8942° or 0° 53′ 39″ east
Open location code
8FP2MVJV+8M
Geo­Names ID

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Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Dordogne: Highlights

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