Guidebook for Montferrand-du-Périgord
Shopping
Monpazier has everything that you could want shop-wise and more. From groceries (Spar on Rue St-Jacques to Petit Casino on main square), to local co-op, plus plus plus. Butcher (boucherie), Cheese (fromagerie), Bakery (patisserie), souvenirs, great boutique clothing, local artists, deli and local gourmand produce, brocante and antiques. Market days on Thursdays are extra special as the square and two N-S streets become trader and browser heaven!
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Monpazier
Monpazier has everything that you could want shop-wise and more. From groceries (Spar on Rue St-Jacques to Petit Casino on main square), to local co-op, plus plus plus. Butcher (boucherie), Cheese (fromagerie), Bakery (patisserie), souvenirs, great boutique clothing, local artists, deli and local gourmand produce, brocante and antiques. Market days on Thursdays are extra special as the square and two N-S streets become trader and browser heaven!
Food Scene
Saint-Avit is a "hop-and-a-skip" away and blends village lifestyle, beautiful architecture and history with some really special places to eat. It also has beautiful walks both within the village and surrounding countryside, so don't do this visit without time to spare...
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Saint-Avit-Sénieur
Saint-Avit is a "hop-and-a-skip" away and blends village lifestyle, beautiful architecture and history with some really special places to eat. It also has beautiful walks both within the village and surrounding countryside, so don't do this visit without time to spare...
Essentials
Beaumont has the local Intermarché which will stock all your grocery items as well as toiletries, some local wines, and even has a section for local regional foods. The butchery selection as well as instant meal selection is more than adequate. Located just one km outside Beaumont on the D660 to Monpazier.
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Beaumont-du-Périgord
Beaumont has the local Intermarché which will stock all your grocery items as well as toiletries, some local wines, and even has a section for local regional foods. The butchery selection as well as instant meal selection is more than adequate. Located just one km outside Beaumont on the D660 to Monpazier.
Arts & Culture
Cadouin has been the site of pilgrimages dating back almost 1000 years. Its famous Abbey is a UNESCO world heritage site and the audio-guided tour of the Abbey Cloisters is quite spectacular. Over and above the architecture and historical interest of Cadouin there are lovely shops, restaurants, galleries, cafés, a tabac and bakery. Market days are on Wednesdays.
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Cadouin
Cadouin has been the site of pilgrimages dating back almost 1000 years. Its famous Abbey is a UNESCO world heritage site and the audio-guided tour of the Abbey Cloisters is quite spectacular. Over and above the architecture and historical interest of Cadouin there are lovely shops, restaurants, galleries, cafés, a tabac and bakery. Market days are on Wednesdays.
Parks & Nature
The idyllic setting of Les Belles Granges in the little hamlet of Le Tourier is quite special. Overlooking rolling green pastures and woodland, unspoilt views and offering complete peace and tranquility, the surrounding nature takes your breath away. At the end of the hamlet, local ferme equestré La Margotière offers riding by the hour, plus outrides and holiday riding spread over several days. What better way to meander around the Dordogne countryside than elevated on the back of a horse!
Le Tournier
The idyllic setting of Les Belles Granges in the little hamlet of Le Tourier is quite special. Overlooking rolling green pastures and woodland, unspoilt views and offering complete peace and tranquility, the surrounding nature takes your breath away. At the end of the hamlet, local ferme equestré La Margotière offers riding by the hour, plus outrides and holiday riding spread over several days. What better way to meander around the Dordogne countryside than elevated on the back of a horse!
Sightseeing
The surrounding villages to Les Belle Granges are among those rated as the most beautiful in France and Belvès is no exception. Historic caves and troglodyte dwellings are points of interest as well as 11th to 15th century streets and buildings and spectacular views over the river Nauze. This "village of the seven bells" has lots to offer exploration, history and entertainment-wise including ramparts, draw-bridges, moats and towers. From Saturday local farmers' market to Wednesday night food market (end June to first week September) are all part of its unique charm. There is also a medieval festival in mid-August.
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Belvès
The surrounding villages to Les Belle Granges are among those rated as the most beautiful in France and Belvès is no exception. Historic caves and troglodyte dwellings are points of interest as well as 11th to 15th century streets and buildings and spectacular views over the river Nauze. This "village of the seven bells" has lots to offer exploration, history and entertainment-wise including ramparts, draw-bridges, moats and towers. From Saturday local farmers' market to Wednesday night food market (end June to first week September) are all part of its unique charm. There is also a medieval festival in mid-August.