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Situation:
XIII th century Bastide situated in the center of the Thèze Valley on the border of the Périgord, the Agenais and the Quercy (Lot Valley).
A brief history:
Established in 1298 during the reign of Philippe le Bel by the Périgord and Quercy 'sénechal', Guy de Capary. Montcabrier was at war with the lords of Pestillac (Castrum situated opposite on the other side of the Thèze Valley). The fight was fierce but finally won by Montcabrier. |
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A typical bastide (medieval new town):
Characterised by its grid layout of streets revolving around its village square, it is noted for its impressive architecture with arcades and "cornieres". The XIV century church dedicated to St Louis, with its bell tower, overlooks the village.
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Town Hall:
Mayor: Didier Doriac.
Tél : 05.65.36.57.83
Fax : 05.65.30.63.77.
E-mail : montcabrier46.mairie@wanadoo.fr
Web Site
opening days : Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9 H 00 to 12 H 00.
Shops:
Bakery, grocery store.
Leisure, activities:
• walking (GR 652 - Montcabrier circuit).
• VTT, pétanque,
• Regional products market every friday (July - August).
• Flea market - brocante 15 August.
• Patron saint holiday and "foire de la St Louis" 26 August.
• Numerous activities organised all year round.
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In the area:
Puy l'Evêque, Cahors, several bastides, Bonaguil castle, Sauveterre-la-Lémance, Fumel, Rocamadour, Padirac, St Cirq Lapopie.
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Access:
• A 20 exit 55 - Souillac
• 56 - Labastide-Murat
• 57 - Cahors-Nord
• 58 - Cahors-Sud
• A 62 exit 6 - Aiguillon
• 7 - Agen
• 9 - Castelsarrasin.
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D 673 - Axe N20 - Fumel, Condat ( Pont de Montcabrier D68)
D 811 - Cahors-Fumel (in-between Puy-l'Evêque and Duravel D 68).
D 710 - Villefranche du Périgord - Fumel ( Sauveterre-la-Lémance vers D68). |
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