La Borie Grande: Home page La Chataignier Le Tournesol Outdoors Location map Terms & Conditions Contact us Links to other sites The Dordogne: Bastide towns Villefranche du Perigord Monpazier Les Eyzies Domme La Borie Grande, 24550 Villefranche du Perigord, France. Tel: 0033 (0)553 302852 Copyright © Tracy Scott.

Villefranche du Perigord THE village of Villefranche du Perigord is a place full of history, giving you a hint of days from another age. There are narrow alleyways that lead off down the side of houses, small wooden doorways etched with deep groves by the weather and time. Founded in 1261 by Alphonse de Poitiers, Villefranche du Perigord is a classic bastide town with the roads at right angles and a large covered market. The French held it during the wars with England, who held the town of Monpazier about 15 miles away. Today the town is a mix of many nationalities and is popular as both a place to retire or to buy a holiday home in. The village is renowned for its cepe market in late summer when people from miles around visit to buy the giant mushrooms. During the busy holiday period there are also antique fairs, musical festivals and night markets. There are a range of shops including a newsagents which sells international newspapers, two boulangeries, two restaurants and post office. Market day is on a Saturday morning, which is not to be missed, and the village is easily accessible from La Borie Grande.