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Origin and history

Monpazier is recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in Dordogne. Located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, this medieval village is distinguished by its urban plan typical of the medieval bastides, although the exact period of its foundation is not specified in the available sources. Its spatial organization reflects a desire for rational structuring, characteristic of these new cities created to promote settlement and trade.

The bastides, like Monpazier, played a central role in the economic and social life of the region. They served as a place of exchange for merchants and peasants, while offering protection to their inhabitants thanks to their ramparts and their checker plan. This type of fortified village was often a symbol of relative peace in an era marked by feudal conflicts and rivalries between lords.

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