Monflanquin
Monflanquin ('most beautiful villages of the Dordogne') is 15 kilometres north of Villeneuve-sur-Lot, or about 25km south east of Bergerac
Tourist Information and places to visit
Monflanquin is a 'French' bastide town - i.e. it was founded by the French, at a time when the English ruled much of this part of France, in the 13th century. Set on a hilltop, it is a very well preserved town, and is generally agreed to be one the best, most intact, examples of a bastide town.
As always, I encourage you to explore the alleys and narrow side streets, because it is in these backstreets that history pours from every building.
The central square in Monflanquin, the Place des Arcades, has beautifully preserved arcades around the edges and some fine buildings. Perhaps most noteworthy and most impressive is the 'House of the Black Prince'.
The Black Prince stayed here for a while during the Hundred Years War, and not surprisingly had the best house for himself, but all the corner houses have suitably impressive stone arches (cornieres).
Just up from the square is a fine 15th century church, with an attractive stone entrance. Then go a little further to the top of the hill, for far-reaching views across open countryside, to Chateau Biron in the distance.
There are several good restaurants in Monflanquin, mostly around the central square. Warning - keep children away from the bottom left corner of the square, where there is a shop that sells irresistible toys made from wood.
The busiest days in Monflanquin's annual calendar are the medieval days - a couple of days in the summer, when the town has a festival filling the town, with exhibitions of falconry, people dressed in 'olden days' clothes, general goriness and so on. Don't miss it if you are in the region when it is on.
Nearby
Drive a few kilometres south towards Villeneuve-sur-Lot, then turn around and drive back again! There are some great views of Monflanquin when approaching from this direction.
The whole of the southern Dordogne and northern Lot et Garonne areas are close to hand, so you won't struggle to find things to do. Monpazier and Pujols (two other 'most beautiful villages in France') are nearby, and Villereal 10 kilometres to the north is also a lovely little town with an interesting medieval market hall.
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Tourist Classifications for Monflanquin
- Most beautiful villages in France
- approved Station Verte - resort paying particular attention to its natural environment
Places to visit near Monflanquin, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Monflanquin.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
26 km: Beaumont-du-Perigord (bastide town) 37 km: Belves (Most beautiful village) 16 km: Chateau de Biron (castle) 27 km: Chateau de Bonaguil (castle) 23 km: Chateau de Fumel (castle) 14 km: Chateau de Gavaudun (castle) 25 km: Frespech (traditional village) 28 km: Issigeac (medieval village) 27 km: Laroque-Timbaut (village) 22 km: Monpazier (Most beautiful village) 17 km: Penne d'Agenais (Pretty village) 18 km: Pujols (Most beautiful village) 15 km: Villeneuve-sur-Lot (Bastide town) 12 km: Villereal (Bastide town)
See also Monflanquin (version Francais)
