Monflanquin

Monflanquin was built in 1252 by Alfonse de Poitiers following his acquisition of the land from Guillaume AMAGNEU. The origins of “Mons Flanquinus” remain unknown, but the site was previously inhabited. Like a lot of bastide villages the town’s charter in 1256 allowed residents to stop paying taxes or rent. Money was raised through fines and payments for privileges. It was decided that a market would be held every Thursday under the arcades and this traditional continues today.

There is evidence of the bastide being divided into 4 eras. Paleolithic in the North, Roman roads built towards Perigueux in the North-West, other invaders pillaged tombs to the South and to the East the pilgrim’s path of ‘Saint Jacques de Compostela’ passed through the ancient village of St André.
In 1990 the village entered a competition for EU funding and they were one of 10 villages who received a grant, work took place on the church and also to open up the numerous paths and alleys in and around the village. Today you can see the evidence of this work and Monflanquin is extremely well looked after and loved.

Monflanquin’s heart and soul remains rich with medieval charm, every year there are numerous festivals, concerts, games and general celebrations, it is a great village to become a part of and welcomes visitors from around the world.