Beaumont-du-Perigord
Beaumont is an English bastide town founded in 1272 by Edward I of England. In common with the general plan for bastide towns it was built on the grid pattern.
Beaumont-du-Perigord is an attractive bastide town, lively and active, but we must admit it isn't the best in the region for discovering what bastide towns were 'really like'.
The church in Beaumont was built at the end of the 13th century, and as usual for a bastide town it formed an important part of the towns defensive strategy (its more attractive from the outside than on the inside). The town's Maison de retraite (retirement home) was originally a convent built in about 1700 - an elegant building, with identical windows each topped by a shell design, being the sign of the pilgrim route to Compostella.
There are various examples of houses of the middle ages in Beaumont-du-Perigord, including Maison Chambard, a substantial town house with 15th century dormer windows and a 13th century facade onto the street. Part of the original medieval Maison de Monsec can be seen in the south facade, a remnant of a 13th century prison wall. The Maison Lafitte is an unusual timbered house with the cross of St Andrew set between its windows.
The Tour de Bannes is part of the original defences of the town, and you can walk round the old ramparts to see the Porte de Luzier and tower. While on the road that runs parallel to the main street, take a look at the amazing wood-turnings and impressive photos in the little gallery of art.
Venture south of town a little to admire the lovely (privately owned, no public admission) Chateau de Bannes. A delightful chateau which looks like something straight from a fairy tale. Close to Beaumont-du-Perigord you could also visit the dolmen de blanc (les 'peyrelevades') - as a reminder of the long history of the Dordogne region.
Other attractive bastide towns nearby include Monpazier, Monflanquin and Villereal.
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Places to visit near Beaumont-du-Perigord, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Beaumont-du-Perigord.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
26 km: Belves (Most beautiful village) 28 km: Bergerac airport (airport) 12 km: Cadouin (abbey village) 19 km: Chateau de Biron (castle) 37 km: Chateau de Bonaguil (castle) 27 km: Chateau de Gavaudun (castle) 18 km: Issigeac (medieval village) 24 km: Le Bugue (town) 18 km: Limeuil (Most beautiful village) 8 km: Molieres (Bastide town) 26 km: Monflanquin (Most beautiful village) 17 km: Monpazier (Most beautiful village) 14 km: Tremolat (Renowned viewpoint) 33 km: Vezere Valley (World Heritage Site) 15 km: Villereal (Bastide town)
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