We thought you might like to see a pretty bastide village a few kilometres from us...
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This one is called Monpazier, built in the 13th century by the King Edward I of England. For a time it was also home to Eleanor of Aquitaine & Richard II of England. But enough history, here's some photos to enjoy...
Porte Saint Jaques - there are four of these arched entrances to the village...
...& many narrow alleyways...
...outside the church stands this ancient gentleman...
...& there are more arches as you arrive at the square, with artisan shops tucked inbetween...
...as you turnaround the square you see houses of different shapes & sizes, squeezed tightly together...
...& the covered market place...
...there are lots of places to drink café & watch the world go by...
...leaving the square, there are interesting things to see too, like these dovecotes high on an old building...
...remember the Porte Saint Jaques at the beginning of our journey? On the other side are these stone steps leading up into the tower...
...oops!...this is what happens when you try & walk the dog on a dried up riverbed...
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