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Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
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Monpazier is one of the finest examples of a bastide town and a commune in the Dordogne département of France. Built in 1284 by Edward I of England it follows the classic plan of a bastide, built round a square surrounded by arcades, with a large church near the centre. Despite being involved in numerous wars throughout the Middle Ages it remains largely untouched. It can be considered one of the prettiest towns in the Dordogne region.
By train
Bergerac has good connections to Bordeaux and fast trains to Paris and London.
By car
There are no bus services serving Monpazier and no local taxi in the village.
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