Villefranche-du-Perigord, Dordogne - travel guide
Visit Villefranche-du-Perigord
Villefranche is a 'bastide town' that was founded in 1261.
It is located in attractive countryside to the south of Monpazier - a region not often reached by tourists, but actually one of the most scenic parts of the Dordogne region, with large areas of forest and several pretty villages.
The town of Villefranche-du-Perigord itself is based around its central square, which contains a traditional open-sided market hall, some arcaded houses, and a church.
Other streets just off the main square also contain some interesting medieval buildings and deserve exploration.
The town itself won't detain you for very long, but it does provide a good base for exploring the region.
Note: Villefranche du Perigord is also now renowned for its ceps (mushrooms) market, and there is a small exhibition in the town explaining the role of ceps and chestnuts in the local economy.
Visit also Besse, a pretty small village to the west of Villefranche.
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Places to visit near Villefranche-du-Perigord, Dordogne
Places to visit: Belves (16km), Chateau des Milandes (20km), Domme (22km), La Roque-Gageac (22km) and Monpazier (19km).
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