These towns held strategic positions and some still boast medieval fortifications, making them impressive and historically important.
We drove to Monflaquin, a Bastide town to the north-east. It has the distinction of belonging to that prestigious association, les plus beaux villages de France (the most beautiful villages of France).
There are photos in shop windows showing the same streets a hundred years or more ago.
These photos are still contemporary, given the age of the town.
Lovely
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ReplyDeleteI came across your blog via Days on the Claise and was thrilled to see your photos of Monflanquin. A few years ago my husband and I, a couple of our friends (from the Blue Mountains in NSW) and my in-laws (from Nottingham) spent 2 weeks in one of the houses (the one next to the wooden verandah and canopy (which was a friendly bar) on the left in your 2nd modern photo). Monflanquin is indeed a lovely town surrounded by beautiful countryside and many quaint and interesting villages. We enjoyed many a crepe in the creperie located just under the arch at the top of the street. I shall continue to follow your blog with interest. You are living the dream we have long held. Bon chance!
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