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Enter the Church of St.-Dominique
hquittner Says: The interior of the church shows the efforts made to make the church more up-to-date in 1550 (Gothicize it). There is nice vaulting whose support ribs meet at central bosses. Later a carved pulpit and canons seats behind the altar were added
Walk to the St.-Dominique Church
hquittner Says: The church of St.-Dominique was built in Romanesque times but was altered in the 16C. Probably the severe military mien was disturbing. because in 1550 they vaulted the nave in Gothic style with decorative central bosses and redid the facade including a small Rose window and...
hquittner Says: Monpazier is the prototype of a bastide. (For the explanation of what a bastide is, see our General tip under Aquitaine and others at that location). This town retains its original rectangular shape and some of its defensive 15C outer walls. The large central square...
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Monpazier is the prototype of a bastide. (For the explanation of what a bastide is, see our General tip under Aquitaine and others at that location). This town...
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We had read about the bastides in a couple of well informed guide books and since we were exploring the Dordogne, we devoted a day to a few of these places. Of the 5 places we visited, Monpazier was...
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