• The resort
Perched on top of its “mountain”, Monflanquin is a picturesque 13th century fortified town in a hilly area between the Agenais, Périgord and Quercy regions.
Places to visit: the 13th century fortified town, with the outstanding Place des Arcades, House of the Black Prince, old streets (carrerots), Land of Castles and Fortified Towns, “Musée des Bastides” presenting the history of 13th century fortified towns.
• The surrounding area
Fortified towns: Beaumont du Périgord, Monpazier, Villefranche-du-Périgord, Villeréal, Castillonnès, Villeneuve sur Lot, etc.
Castles: Monbazillac, Biron, Bonaguil, Duras (40 to 70 km away).
Mediaeval villages: Pujols, Penne d’Agenais.
Agen: the mediaeval town, Cornières quarter, Seneschal's house, Fine Arts Museum, strolls on the banks of the Garonne (50 km away).
Monbazillac: castle and vineyards (40 km away).
Gavaudun Fortress: a natural passage connecting the Lot and Dordogne valleys. The fortress (11th/12th century) is famous for its 6-storey keep, 70 m high, and picturesque entrance hewn out of the limestone (13 km away).
Bergerac: the old town, half-timbered houses, museums, etc. (50 km away).
Fumel: terraces and gardens, feudal castle, boat rides on the Lot, etc. (20 km away).
Casseneuil: houses with balcony galleries (20 km away).