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Inside Monbazillac castle, you can wander around twenty or so period furnished rooms, where local and regional history exhibitions are permanently on display. Do not forget to follow up with a tour of the vaulted cellars.

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A Village set in the Heart of the Vineyards Nestling in a sea of vines, on the left bank of the Dordogne river, the village has plenty to offer: elegant white stone houses, an early XVIIth century Romanesque church, a XVIth century manor house “Le Manoir de Fonvieille”, and of course its numerous wineries. But the star attraction of the village is undoubtedly the majestic Monbazillac castle (above) , which watches over the vineyards like a sen- tinel. A heritage listed monument, it has been owned by the local winemaking cooperative since 1960. The castle was built in the XVIth century in a tasteful style somewhere between Gothic and Renaissance. From the terrace of the castle, there’s a breathtaking view over Bergerac and the Dordogne valley.

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This is one of the best addresses in the Dordogne. From its hilltop setting, La Tour des Vents has a magnificent pa- noramic viewofMonbazillac’s vineyards. Star-studded chef Damien Fagette, who trained with Marie Rougier Salvat, adds his original touch to fine cuisine. Just to give you a taste: sweetbreads browned in a sautoir pan served with salsify fritters. Michelin Magic

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