Experience Marsales with Camping Le Moulin de David

Monpazier is a fortified town founded in 1284, under the reign of the King of England, Duke of Aquitaine Edward I. Eight centuries after its creation, its initial plan has been preserved despite the horrors of the Hundred Years War, famine and epidemics. This rectangular plan developed around the Place des Cornières, surrounded by houses built between the 13th and 17th centuries. With its galleries with Gothic arcades, the square still has its old market hall. This fortified town was surrounded by ramparts and was entered through 8 guarded gates. Only 3 gates still exist today. Inside the bastides, the inhabitants were free. Thus, girls could marry whoever they wanted without asking the lord. Boys did not need a dowry to enter the orders. To settle in the bastide, one had to be able to pay a tax.

This walk allows you to discover the bastide of Monpazier and to learn about its special architecture. The structured plan of the bastide is organized by different types of roads, including the carreyrous, small lanes that cut through the blocks of houses, which you will follow. You will pass in turn on the square central place, provided with a market hall, (ordering element of the plan), the place of Cornières which was the place of exchange, trade, justice. You can observe 23 houses with open porticoes, built from the 13th to the 17th century, which formed front stores. The church of St Dominique is a sober building, as is customary in the churches of the bastides. You will pass by the washhouse, protected by a canopy, supplied by a spring and the fountain of the loves, a small building surmounted by a tympanum.

Having started in the valley of the river the Dropt, you have to climb a small hill before discovering the large water reserve of Lac du Brayssou. After you have walked around the lake, the monumental castle of Biron appears, when you are on top of the hill of Dropt Haut.

Departure: from the signpost located on the municipal car park of Vergt-de Biron, it is possible to join the loop of the castle by a connecting route (green markings), the effective departure of which is in Biron. From the signpost, go towards the calvary and the church. Pass to the right of the church and go straight down following a grassy path.

Starting in Saint Martin de Villeréal, a village nestled in the countryside, this walk will first cross a limestone hill before descending into the valley of the river Dropt, home to many mills.

Do not forget your binoculars for this walk on the banks of the lake Brayssou, where you can observe mallards, teals or whistling ducks from a shelter set up by the federation of hunters.

An easy loop for young and old on wide paths in the heart of the forest between Lot-et-Garonne and Dordogne. You'll enjoy the peace and scents of this unspoilt natural environment.

Village crossroads of the GR 36 and 636, Lacapelle-Biron offers you a circuit in a landscape of Périgord, forests of chestnut trees, oaks and hornbeams, stone walls with ochre tones...

Bernard Palissy, born in Saint-Avit-sur-Lède around 1510, was an apprentice glassmaker in Biron. He owes his fame mainly to his achievements in the field of architectural decoration (grottoes, fountains, stoves) and luxury tableware, which is characterized by different types of decoration: naturalist (the "rustic" and "jaspés"), but also figurative and ornamental (interlacing, leather, grotesques...). It was the perfection with which he reproduced animals, plants and rocks that made Palissy exceptional in the art of clay. His personal production merges with that of his sons and disciples, known as the Palissy school. A Huguenot, he was arrested in 1589 and locked up in the Bastille where he died the same year. His work was revived in the 19th century by imitators such as Charles Avisseau in Tours and Georg

The forest surrounds Lacapelle-Biron, a village born in the 18th century from the impatience of the Marquis de Biron, who could not stand the noise of the market held at the foot of his castle.

Charming hotel surrounded by historical richness and generous nature; Hotel with taste and harmony. The enclosed garden houses the swimming pool surrounded by a spacious terrace. Gourmet restaurant on site.

Visiting the Bastideum in Monpazier will take you on a journey through centuries of a new form of villages' architecture, history and life. Monpazier is the perfect place to see for real what the people of that time had in mind and wanted to put in place. Medieval-inspired garden and have fun playing the many olden games. At the high season: game party, night time quests, theatrical tour, etc...

13th century "Chartreuse". 4 B&B rooms, shaded terrace, park, panoramic view over the bastide town of Monpazier. Poultry. Walking tracks, fishing lake, Older vehicles rental. People on horses welcome, cyclists…

Campsite located in the countryside nearby Monpazier on a hill surrounded by 28 hectares with a lake, ideal for fishing.

The house is perfect for family gatherings. It's just a few kilometers from the bastide town of Monpazier, one of France's most beautiful villages. It is conveniently located near numerous prehistoric sites (Lascaux, Les Eyzies), medieval châteaux (Biron, Beynac, Castelnaud) and prestigious AOC wines (St-Émilion, Monbazillac).

This former 17th-century miller's house has been restored in the Périgord style, retaining its charm and authenticity. The ground floor features a large, fully-equipped kitchen with dining area and sitting area; the dining room opens onto a 15m² covered outdoor terrace. The second floor features a living room with TV, library and access to a large balcony. One bedroom (160cm bed), with private bathroom and WC. On the 2nd floor, a 2nd large attic bedroom with air-conditioning, 160cm bed, private bathroom and WC. Accessible from outside and totally independent, a third bedroom (160cm bed), with private shower room and separate toilet. You can also relax in the 2000m² garden planted with flowers and trees. Coming in 2024: private, semi-buried, heated swimming pool.

Located 8 km from Villeréal, in the heart of the bastide country and a stone's throw from the Périgord, our three chalets (‘Écureuil’, “Chanterelle” and ‘Hérisson’) welcome you for your holiday stays. Come and enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside while taking advantage of the wonders of the region. Chalets (one with a mezzanine) for 4 to 6 people. Surface area: 35m². 2 bedrooms: 1 double bed (140 cm) and 2 single beds (90 cm) in bunk beds (+ 1 double bed (140 cm) in the mezzanine for the ‘Hérisson’ chalet). Living room - equipped kitchen area, digital TV, bathroom (shower, sink, washing machine), separate toilet. Covered terrace (8m²). Barbecue. Parking. On site: shared swimming pool (6x12m), table tennis, pétanque, volleyball/badminton court. Large outdoor area available.

The château de Biron boats a wealth of spectacular archi- tectural features and majestic rooms, which are the venue for contemporary art exhibitions throughout the year. Enjoy the most beautiful views over the valley!

In the south-west of France, near the fortified towns and tourist attractions of Lot-et-Garonne, Dordogne and Lot, come and unwind at the Roucal guest house. Located in a little village, close to a working farm, the detached house has been completely renovated and is made up of a ground floor and upstairs level and can accommodate large family groups. It has all the modern comfort you could expect and is decorated in a pleasant contemporary style. There is a private heated swimming pool, a lake for fishing and a terrace with a spectacular view of the Château de Biron. Floor area: 160 m². 5 rooms, 1 with access for persons of reduced mobility. 1 double, 1 double, 1 double, 1 double and 3 singles and 1 double. 4 wash rooms with 2 en-suite and 2 on 1st floor. 3 WCs, 2 independant and 1 in the wash room with red. mob. access. Bed linen provided. (can be rented for weekends or short stays

45 km south-west of Bergerac, you have to discover Monpazier, montis paserii which means mountain of peace. This bastide classified Grand Site National and Plus Beau Village de France has preserved almost intact its original aspect and dimensions: its plan with orthogonal streets, the central square with its well, its market hall and its corner houses, in one corner the church and, to the north and south, two door-towers vestiges of the rampart. The bastide of Monpazier was founded in 1284 in the name of King Edward I of England, by his seneschal Jean de Grailly under a contract of trimming with Pierre de Gontaut, Lord of Biron, who bequeathed the land to him. A guided tour or a self-guided tour with audio guide will take you through the carreyras and the carreyrous, notably to the Chapter House (XIVth) of the canons of the collegiate church, a place where the goods resulting from the e

13th and 14th century church with a square bell tower and 16th century portal. 15th and 16th century chapels, 15th century enfeu, carved capitals in the choir, 15th century stalls. Open every day. Free entrance.

The media library offers: loan of books, CDs? DEV, magazines. Exhibitions and Internet access.

Visiting the Bastideum in Monpazier will take you on a journey through centuries of a new form of villages' architecture, history and life. Monpazier is the perfect place to see for real what the people of that time had in mind and wanted to put in place. Medieval-inspired garden and have fun playing the many olden games. At the high season: game party, night time quests, theatrical tour, etc...

Château de Saint-Germain stands at the mouth of a valley in the Dropt valley, descending from the northern plateau where the long-gone Château de Bonneville once stood. Its purpose was clearly to command this important traffic point in this region of wooded, scrubby plateaus. Advanced fortress of Château de Biron, whose function was to monitor and control traffic in the Dropt valley. 14th, 15th and 16th century architecture. Outdoor tour of the château (walk).

Peasant cuisine. Local products. Charming welcome. Booking advised.

The chief offers you a refined food with local products. Game specialities.

Established since 1989 in the old post office. An haven of calm. Food with fresh and local products.

Restaurant - Bar - Charming cafe with live music.

We offer you a genuine cuisine from seasonal products.

Family restaurant offering traditional cuisine with wood-fired grills, meat and fish. Traditional cuisine. The Cassang family has a canning factory, and the products made are available at the restaurant: duck foie gras, duck confit, home-made cassoulet...

A gourmet restaurant located in one of the rooms of the Edward 1st 's Hotel. Intimate atmosphere. Taste our delicious dishes.

Come and discover a homemade cuisine with local products.

Regional and traditional cuisine, made with fresh, local produce. All specialities available on request.

"Aux Portes de la Bastide" Perigourdine house of character, classified 3 ***, in stone, on one level, open on its large enclosed garden with trees. Privileged location : 200m entrance to the bastide. Access to all shops, services, restaurants and festivities on foot. Entrance, separate fitted kitchen, independent WC, suite (bedroom with adjoining bathroom) Large size bed: 160x200.child and baby beds. Living room, lounge with fireplace. In addition, a space "room" with 2 beds 90. Garage and private parking. Very comfortable house, attentive reception. Vacation vouchers accepted.

Bed and breakfast in complete freedom, 2 steps from the bastide Monpazier. The ground floor is entirely devoted to the guests.

Free camper van area: water refill and wastewater disposal at a charge. Lighted pitch.

Charmin house, located in the heart of the bastide Monpazier, built in 1353, entirely renovated preserving the medieval charm of France. All rooms are tastefully decorated and equipped with a private bathroom and wc

A house adjoining unoccupied buildings. Ground floor: living room with kitchen and lounge areas. Shower room. First floor: 3 bedrooms: 3 double beds. Bathroom. WC. Oil-fired central heating. Washing machine. Dishwasher. TV. France Télécom card phone. Enclosed garden. Garden furniture. Barbecue. Garage.Shops, doctor, chemist : nearby..

In the heart of the village of Monpazier and close to many tourist attractions, the Monpazier gite is located on the first floor of the owners' house, with a shared entrance. The gite has one double bedroom.

Apartment for 4 people on the 2nd floor of a house located in the centre of the bastide town of Monpazier. Another apartment is available for rent in the same house. This apartment has a large day room with a kitchenette, two bedrooms with a double bed and two single beds, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets. Swimming pool shared by two apartments.

Comfortable room with en-suite bathroom located in a quiet street on the bastide Monpazier.

In the heart of the famous Bastide of Monpazier, stay in a spacious and bright apartment of 100m ². Located on the 1st floor with balcony of a 13th century building classified as a Historic Monument, it offers an incomparable view of the Place des Cornières. Both functional and warm, with a capacity of 2 to 4 people, the apartment consists of a large living room - including the living room, dining room and a fully equipped open kitchen -, a large bedroom, a bathroom and a toilet. Let yourself be seduced by the history and charm of this place of character; its inner courtyard and its period elements mixed with a contemporary layout. In winter, take advantage of the 14th century stone fireplace, now equipped with a pellet stove.