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Love Life Within the Walls of One of France's 100 Most Beautiful Villages!

Love Life Within the Walls of One of France's 100 Most Beautiful Villages!

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Lounge
Dining Room
Dining Room

Overview of Love Life Within the Walls of One of France's 100 Most Beautiful Villages!

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Fireplace

Enjoy the area

Monpazier, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationPlace des Cornieres1 min walk
  • Popular LocationChateau de Biron8 min drive
  • Popular LocationChâteau de Bonaguil29 min drive
  • AirportBergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Biron Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Domme Bedroom

1 King Bed

Monpazier Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sarlat

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Biron Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Domme Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Monpazier Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Sarlat Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Dining Area

About this property

Love Life Within the Walls of One of France's 100 Most Beautiful Villages!

A WONDERFUL LOCATION AND BASE TO EXPLORE SOUTHERN FRANCE.

Our beautiful bastide maison de ville, built in 1353 has recently been lovingly restored while preserving it's original features and resulting in a very comfortable and stylish home with all the charm of medieval life in France.
Living in one of France's 100 Most Beautiful Villages you have the opportunity to enjoy the many fetes, festivals and markets which take place in the Monpazier square - just 50 metres from our front door and the great variety of restaurants, galleries and other attractions within the village.
The experience of having the opportunity to stay inside the walls of Monpazier has exceeded all our expectations and we know it will for you too!
While built in 1353 and having been an Epicerie (grocery and haberdashery) the house has a great layout and is perfect for up to 4 couples or combined families.
The entrance hallway leads you to the open plan lounge, dining room and kitchen area, as well as a downstairs bathroom and an easy flight of stairs to the first floor.
The open plan lounge and dining room has a large fireplace that is perfect for winter evenings, and is adjacent to a modern and well appointed kitchen with scullery, laundry and storage areas (all separate rooms) and is linked to a charming outdoor stone walled courtyard.
The lounge has a luxurious studded leather lounge suite which comfortably seats 8 adults and has a 55' TV with English & French TV programs, stereo and Wi-fi.
The large square dining table seats up to 12 people on high back leather chairs. It's perfect for entertaining or enjoying lovely family meals!
The first floor includes 4 bedrooms dressed with high quality linen and décor, and each with ensuite bathroom including a shower, vanity and toilet. The landing lounge area has seating and chaise lounges to relax in - a lovely space on those hot summer afternoons!
Monpazier was founded in 1284 and built by the English in the reign of Edward 1. It was called the ‘Pearl of the English XIIIth Century Bastide Towns’. While much has happened over the history of time…. that hasn’t changed as it is still referred to as ‘the best preserved bastide in France’. It may seem small however as a well preserved, beautiful bastide and working village it has a great range of shops, restaurants, artisans and attractions.
Cuisine is a big focus of the area and as such, you have 10+ restaurants in the village ranging from casual pizzerias, a creperie and bistros, through to elegant fine dining. Basic provisions are well looked after by the 2 mini-markets (SPAR & Casino) within the village walls and then there's a great range of specialty goods that can be found at the 3 patisserie/boulangerie shops and 2 charcuteries that have an excellent range of meats and deli goods. There's also a wine cellar, organic produce shop, a pharmacy, beauty salon and masseuse..... and the list goes on. You'll be very well catered for and all within walking distance!
Monpazier also has a strong artisan community with a range of wonderful galleries and showrooms including - wood turners/stone craftsmen, glassblower where you can watch your creation being made, a clockmaker, handmade leather goods, traditional soap & perfumery, ceramics showrooms, and ostrich egg engraver, an excellent marquetry display and much, much more.
Monpazier has a colourful weekly market on Thursday mornings. Many of the neighbouring villages have weekly markets on different days of the week making it an excellent way to visit the surrounds and get a flavour of the region. Markets are largely based around the glorious local cuisines and specialty produce of the region – seasonal fruits, mushrooms (cepes), nuts, honey, duck, goose, foie gras and the most luxurious of all….. truffles!
Summer music festivals in Monpazier and most nearby villages are a delight. There are also the many fetes and festivals held throughout the year in our own village square:
Summer:
- Regular Night Markets
- Summer Brocante Market

May:
- Annual Flower & Rose Festival

July:
- Bastille Day Bodega & Fireworks Display

Autumn:
- Guided walks (randonees) in nearby Forests
- Autumn Brocante Market

October:
- Cepes Markets

December:
- Truffle Fete
- Christmas Market

January:
- Truffle Fete
Situated in the south of the Dordogne (one of the most beautiful and most popular areas in France), it’s an area known as ‘The Land of 1001 Chateaux’. Close by you can visit Chateau Biron (8kms), Lanquais (28kms), Milandes (36kms), Castelnaud (38kms) and Beynac (43kms)… to mention just a few. You can also visit the prehistoric cave paintings and limestone caves at Gouffre de Proumeyssac (32kms), Grotte du Grand Roc (40kms), Grotte de Cougnac (57kms) and Grotte de Lascaux (70kms).
We have a lot of information on attractions of the area at Bastide 1353 however the local Tourismo/Information Office is extremely helpful and again – just 50 metres from our front door.


Property manager

John (& Tracy) Levenbach

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Fireplace

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 20
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Monpazier

This holiday home is located in Monpazier. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Place des Arcades and Les Grottes de Maxange, while Museum Bernard Palissy and Filature de Belves are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Perigord en Caleche and Planbuisson Bamboo Garden. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.

What's nearby

  • Place des Cornieres - 1 min walk
  • Chateau de Biron - 8 min drive
  • Cadouin Abbey - 20 min drive
  • Château de Bonaguil - 29 min drive
  • Chateau des Milandes - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Villefranche-Du-Périgord Station - 16 min drive
  • Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bistrot 2 - 5 min walk
  • Le Glacier - 4 min walk
  • Ecureuil Café - 1 min walk
  • Bosc Nègre Village de Vacances - 17 min drive
  • Auberge Lou Peyrol - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Love Life Within the Walls of One of France's 100 Most Beautiful Villages! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Love Life Within the Walls of One of France's 100 Most Beautiful Villages! located?

Located in Monpazier, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Place des Cornieres, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Perigord en Caleche and Museum Bernard Palissy. Chateau de Biron and Parc En Ciel are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.6/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Ian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A medieval home just off the Square in Monpazier
This refurbished property is very well presented with lots of stone and timber adding to the sense that this is a very old building. There is ample space for sitting in the evening, and dining for 8 easily accommodated, a convenient and modern kitchen with a scullery and laundry room. The bedrooms are a good size, the floors slope a little in places adding to that sense of time passing. En-suite facilities are modern and work well. The situation is excellent just off the square and yet quiet, there were no issues with parking on the street. We hope that this property is available next time we want to go.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Greg A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed this house. Could do with a few more fans due to excessive heat. Location is ideal!
Very easy to find, open, and comfortable to stay in. We did lots of cooking and enjoyed our strolls through Monpazier daily. Kids could run out and visit local shops and bakeries to pick up food. Very nice.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

5/5 Excellent

Maggie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful House. Wonderful Location.
This house is just gorgeous, with its elegant furniture and luxurious en-suite bedrooms: it feels like a 5 star hotel. The owners, John and Tracy, have thought of every detail to create a very special place, and it was a delight to stay somewhere so lovingly restored. There are so many beautiful items in the house, amazing glasses and crockery and as for the kitchen…fully equipped is an understatement! It’s a dream. The house is in an ideal location: just a 1 minute walk from the main square, with bars, cafés and Monpazier’s interesting independent shops. During our 6 days in Monpazier we visited several of the villages in the Dordogne, and each day it was a joy to return to the house and sit in the stunning courtyard (the photos don’t do it justice). Indeed we whiled away many hours there, eating al fresco throughout our stay. The only problem we have is that, from now on we are destined to compare any rental property to this one, and the bar has been set so high, we are, alas, bound to be disappointed. I can not recommend this house highly enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

5/5 Excellent

Nola B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay in beautiful house in Monpazier
What a lovely house in a perfect location! We had a wonderful week in Bastide 1353 Monpazier. We are 6 Aussies: 2 young children 3 and 5 years, their parents and grandparents. All of us loved the house and the ambience of the village . It was such a treat to be able to walk to lunch or dinner in many of the great local restaurants. We loved the breakfast croissants and baguettes from the Boulangerie down the street and the fantastic food from the Boucherie. The kids loved the quiches! Thank you Tracy and John and Sandra for making our stay so memorable. Nola and Ross, Victoria Australia
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

5/5 Excellent

Danielle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house / perfect setting
I have rented a lot of properties in the Dordogne - this house was the most complete - nothing missing. Easy accesss to all the things to visit as well as the town of Monpazier. Easy access to manager as well as owners. Great cleaning arrangements as I was there for several weeks and lastly, delicious welcome treats upon arrival !!
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by John (& Tracy) Levenbach

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We are New Zealanders (Kiwis) who love to travel and have a special love for the country people and lifestyle of France.

Why they chose this property

After a year and hundreds of hours searching, onsite and on the internet, for not only the best property to suit our needs but the best region and town in France to live, we settled on this property in Monpazier and have not been disappointed.

What makes this property unique

Part of our criteria in choosing location and property was to be in a small, well serviced village with a range of amenities and yet still a strong historical sense and beauty. We wanted to be able to be close to many attractions for day trips..... so we could do as much or as little as we wanted when on vacation, and also be able to walk out our front door and have a selection of cafes/restaurants (at all times of the year) and activities that were in walking distance, so not having to rely on having transport.
Monpazier has delivered on all of that. The village and warm welcome of its residents is simply stunning!
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