A beautiful, historic 13th century French bastide town
Monflanquin, listed as one of the 'most beautiful villages of France', is a French bastide town (founded by the French in the 13th century, at a time when the English ruled much of this part of France). Set on a hilltop it is a very well preserved area and generally agreed to be one of the most historically intact examples of a medieval bastide town. The central square and the surrounding streets provide a great deal of medieval character and a visit is highly recommended.
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There are several car parks around the edge of Monflanquin so parking is not usually difficult. Wherever you park you will find that all streets quickly lead to the village centre and the central square in Monflanquin, the Place des Arcades. This square has beautifully preserved arcades around the edges and many other impressive buildings.
The square is also home to the weekly market each Thursday, as it has been since 1256!
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Just outside the square is the impressive 13th century Church of Saint-André, with an attractive stone entrance. The nave and the chevet were rebuilt in the 18th century and the bell tower was only added in the early 20th century.
4-bedroom holiday let in the South of France, suitable for 6-8 people
Our French holiday let is on the edge of Monflanquin, only a 15-20 minute walk to the centre of town, with all shops and local amenities. A local bakery is only a 5-10 minute walk & a large supermarket a 15-20 minute walk. The house sleeps 6-8 people, with 3 double bedrooms & 1 twin bedroom. 2 bedrooms have their own en-suite and the other 2 share a bathroom.
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Within the property, you will find a large & airy living/games room with a pool table, board games, Wii and Xbox, a more relaxing sitting room, a breakfast kitchen/diner, a separate kitchen area, ample outdoor space and dining areas. The games room and bedrooms all have air-conditioning units. There is also a large landscaped garden, an outdoor swimming pool which measures 10m x 8m, a ping-pong table, basketball hoop, badminton racquets and a space for boules. There is parking for 2-3 vehicles in front of the house, or in front of the garage.
Local Food Shopping is within walking distance
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Boulanger Banette Pâtissier and Tabac Presse Aubine - only a short walk from Les Jumelles: turn right along Chemin de Feugne, then left along Le Fond del But up to the top of the road.
Supermarket & Petrol - Casino, Route de Villeneuve-sur-Lot, 47150 Monflanquin. Tues-Fri 09:00-17:00, Sat 02:15-22:45, Sun 08:30-23:00, Mon 09:00-19:15
Boulangerie Pâtisserie Andraline, Chemin de Portely
