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Monpazier
Half a day is enough to walk the arcaded square and church; combine with another bastide town or a Dordogne valley drive for a full day.
Monpazier is the best-preserved bastide town in the Dordogne, built in 1284 on a grid plan around a central square with arcades. The village itself is the sight: you can see it in an hour and eat lunch under the covered market. It works as a short stop on a Dordogne road trip, not a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Mar (many places closed or quiet)
- Airport
- EGC
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
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- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Monpazier17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Monpazier, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyVery safe; the main risk is driving on narrow country roads at dusk.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire · 15 ambulance (samu) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportEGC Bergerac Dordogne Périgord (About 40 km (25 mi); car needed onward).EGC Bergerac Dordogne Périgord (About 25 mi (40 km); car needed onward).
- Getting aroundWalk only inside the village.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €120 (≈ US$140) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- EGC Bergerac Dordogne Périgord (About 40 km (25 mi); car needed onward)EGC Bergerac Dordogne Périgord (About 25 mi (40 km); car needed onward)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (11 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Monpazier: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk only inside the village. A car is essential to reach Monpazier and explore the area.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 1 h 15 min
Car, about 1 h via D57 and D704
Larger medieval town with a famous Saturday market.
Rocamadour
goDoor to door: 1 h 30 min
Car, about 1 h 15 min via D673
Cliffside pilgrimage site; combine with Monpazier for a long day.
Périgueux
goDoor to door: 1 h 10 min
Car, about 1 h via D660 and D6089
Roman and medieval city, cathedral and food market.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Within the bastide walls
A few guesthouses and B&Bs; quiet after dark.
Nearby villages (Belvès, Beaumont-du-Périgord)
More choice, 10–20 min drive.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × €100 | €100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €120 | €240 |
| Lunch at the square (plat du jour + drink)2 × €20 | €40 |
| Market shopping (local produce)2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €41 |
| Trip total≈ €226 per person per day, bed included | €451≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euros; car rental and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Lunch plat du jour | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Coffee at a café | €2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Glass of house wine | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Market produce (cheese, bread, fruit) | €5–15 (≈ US$6–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No bus service to Monpazier; no local taxi (check).
- Between Christmas and Easter the village is very quiet; Thursday market may be sparse.
- Many restaurants and shops close on Mondays and in low season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 15
- EU-wide emergency
- 112
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire18
- Ambulance (SAMU)15
- EU-wide emergency112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bergerac airport → Monpazier by taxi: about €60–80 (≈ US$70–95), 40 min (check)
- Fuel (per litre, 2026 estimate): about €1.80–2.00 (≈ US$3)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello / Good day (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-syon, seel voo pleh)
- Parlez-vous anglais ? — Do you speak English? (par-lay voo zahn-gleh)
- Où est le marché ? — Where is the market? (oo eh luh mar-shay)
English is not widely spoken in Monpazier; a few phrases help.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Monpazier. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Mar (many places closed or quiet) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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