Holiday Ideas - Lacapelle-Biron, Gavaudun, Chateau Biron

Villefranche du Perigord

Villefranche-du-Perigord, a few kilometres away, also retains an interesting centre and a medieval hall, but loses something in 'medieval authenticity' to its grander neighbour. It is a pleasant place to pass an hour or two wandering the streets, which are more lived-in than those of Monpazier, the town attracting less tourists.

Villefranche-du-Perigord

 

Valley de Gavaudun

Gavaudun castle

The Valley de Gavaudun runs due south from Monpazier, and has Biron at its northern end and Gavaudun towards its southern end. A lovely valley through forests and open woodland, the valley contains three pretty little villages - Lacapelle-Biron, Gavaudun and St Avit. Each of these villages has its own particular interests. Gavaudun features an enormous 'donjon' (keep, or castle) on a rock, overlooking the valley, and St Avit is a very pretty little pedestrian only village.

Villereal

Villereal

Villereal is found 15km west of Monpazier. It is the liveliest of the little towns in the area, with a wider range of shops and facilities than the others mentioned here. It also is a bastide town, founded in 1269, and retains a rare hall in the central square and a fine church. The little backstreets of Villereal are also well worth exploring.

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