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Everyone chooses a place to live, a place that suits the resident. In architecture, it is valuable for each residential location to have the opportunity to give it its own unique identity. The variety of facades with doors, windows, balconies, gardens and more gives every house its own appearance. Together this forms a map of the community that is recognizable to everyone.
In modern architecture with sleek, especially repetitive housings, everyone seems equal. But the community then loses color, the unique character of the residents is then almost invisible. Residents express this indoors, which is rarely visible to everyone. It creates a multitude of closedness in a place where we should be able to live together happily and healthily.
Photo: Diversity in architecture - key to healthy communities - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #facade #garden - #urban #LPBVF #architecture / #UrbanPhotography at #Bastide in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
July 2015, Monpazier (Est. 1285) after 730 years in history. The year 2035 marks 750 years in the timeline of its history.
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Monpazier: Urban Photography
The small village Monpazier, a 13th-century bastide town, founded in 1285 and built by King Edward I of England for trade, commerce and justice. It almost didn't change in the past centuries, a medieval town square lined with an arched arcade, a 16th-century covered market, three of the original six rampared city gates remain and many other traces of medieval history. This picturesque small village is one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" villages, said to be one of the most atractive in southwest France.
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Some of the houses date back some time but mostly all of the houses even much longer ago. Very nice and different facades present a different look around every corner. None of the buildings are fitted with visible modern items so you might forget the actual date and time now and then..
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limeuil.
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Limeuil - Architecture
Limeuil - located at the confluence of the Dordogne and Vézère rivers. Historically both commercially and strategically on the highways of trade. This region: was primarily a wine-producing area for subsequent delivery downstream to Bordeaux, on large, flat-bottomed "gabarres". A very nice historical village and on the list of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" most beautiful small villages.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limeuil.
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And the only way is up.
Photo Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #stairs - #LPBVF / #Architecture in #LaRoqueGageac, #Dordogne - #France
It's some stairs to go to reach the old upper town area but worth the climb. It's a very nice area to walk in a more authentic area with lots of ancient houses, all constructed right below the huge limestone rockformation above. Along the way some nice panoramas at the Dordogne river below. At the end of this road you'll find a very nice botanical garden, "Bambousaie de la Roque-Gageac", with lots of huge tropical plants like banana- and palm trees and a impressive bamboo forrest. Absolutely a good reason to visit this very nice French village.
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La Roque-Gageac - This village is one of the most famous villages in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. La Roque-Gageac, perched above the Dordogne river, below a huge limestone cliff since the 12th century. The village is a member of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" association, indeed one of the most beautiful villages of France.
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Eglise St.Dominique statue decoration.
Photo Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #statue - #church / #Art at #EgliseStDominique in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
A small statue at the entrance of the old church. It's hard to find some good writing about, historical sites should be well documented and shared for everyone to read and discover.
Photo July 2015, Eglise St.Dominique (1300) after 715 years in time.
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Monpazier - The small village Monpazier, a 13th-century bastide town, founded in 1285 and built by King Edward I of England for trade, commerce and justice. It almost didn't change in the past centuries, a medieval town square lined with an arched arcade, a 16th-century covered market, three of the original six rampared city gates remain and many other traces of medieval history. This picturesque small village is one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" villages, said to be one of the most atractive in southwest France.
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Many huge plants to see in the botanical garden.
Photo: Walking in a tropical garden - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #tropical #plant - #garden #botanicalgarden #arboretum / #NaturePhotography at #BambousaiedelaRoqueGageac in #LaRoqueGageac, #Dordogne - #France
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La Roque-Gageac: Nature Photography
The stunning Bambousaie de la Roque-Gageac botanical garden is found at the end of a lovely walk in the upper part of the village. This is a charming, more authentic area, perfect for a peaceful stroll among numerous ancient houses nestled right beneath the massive limestone cliffs.
As you walk, you'll be treated to beautiful panoramic views of the Dordogne River below. When you reach the end of the path, you can enter the impressive botanical garden, which is home to a variety of huge tropical plants, including banana and palm trees, and features a captivating bamboo forest.
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A 16th-century covered market at the Place de Cornieres. It's very nice to see how it's constructed with lot of wooden beams, a heavy roof and without any wall surrounding.
Inside three antique grain measures used for trade. The location still has an important role for commerce and trade, most of these covered markets are still in use today.
Photo: French covered Market (16th century) - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone 11 Pro) / #marketplace - #urban #LPBVF #architecture / #UrbanPhotography at #CoveredMarket in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
August 2022, Covered market (Est. 16th-century) after +/-472 years in history. The year 2050 marks 500 years in the timeline of its history.
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Monpazier: Urban Photography
The small village Monpazier, a 13th-century bastide town, founded in 1285 and built by King Edward I of England for trade, commerce and justice. It almost didn't change in the past centuries, a medieval town square lined with an arched arcade, a 16th-century covered market, three of the original six rampared city gates remain and many other traces of medieval history. This picturesque small village is one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" villages, said to be one of the most atractive in southwest France.
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A 16th-century covered market at the Place de Cornieres. It's very nice to see how it's constructed with lot of wooden beams, a heavy roof and without any wall surrounding.
Inside three antique grain measures used for trade. The location still has an important role for commerce and trade, most of these covered markets are still in use today.
Photo: French covered Market (16th century) - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone 11 Pro) / #marketplace - #urban #LPBVF #architecture / #UrbanPhotography at #CoveredMarket in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
July 2020, Covered market (Est. 16th-century) after +/-470 years in history. The year 2050 marks 500 years in the timeline of its history.
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Monpazier: Urban Photography
The small village Monpazier, a 13th-century bastide town, founded in 1285 and built by King Edward I of England for trade, commerce and justice. It almost didn't change in the past centuries, a medieval town square lined with an arched arcade, a 16th-century covered market, three of the original six rampared city gates remain and many other traces of medieval history. This picturesque small village is one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" villages, said to be one of the most atractive in southwest France.
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Place de Cornieres - medieval village centre. A very nice square surrounded by medieval buildings with little shops and restaurants.
Photo: Plus Beaux 13th century Place de Cornieres - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #square - #urban #LPBVF #architecture / #UrbanPhotography at #PlacedeCornieres in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
July 2015, Monpazier (Est. 1285) after 730 years in history. The year 2035 marks 750 years in the timeline of its history.
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Monpazier: Urban Photography
The small village Monpazier, a 13th-century bastide town, founded in 1285 and built by King Edward I of England for trade, commerce and justice. It almost didn't change in the past centuries, a medieval town square lined with an arched arcade, a 16th-century covered market, three of the original six rampared city gates remain and many other traces of medieval history. This picturesque small village is one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" villages, said to be one of the most atractive in southwest France.
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Medieval centre (Est.1285), the heart of this historical town, surrounded by little shops and restaurants, an arched arcade and still breathing the atmosphere of medieval times.
Photo: Plus Beaux 13th century Place de Cornieres - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone 11 Pro) / #history #medieval - #urban #architecture / #UrbanPhotography at #PlacedeCornieres in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
August 2022, Monpazier (Est. 1285) after 737 years in history. The year 2035 marks 750 years in the timeline of its history.
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Monpazier: Urban Photography
The small village Monpazier, a 13th-century bastide town, founded in 1285 and built by King Edward I of England for trade, commerce and justice. It almost didn't change in the past centuries, a medieval town square lined with an arched arcade, a 16th-century covered market, three of the original six rampared city gates remain and many other traces of medieval history. This picturesque small village is one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" villages, said to be one of the most atractive in southwest France.
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Gabare cruising up and down the river.
Photo Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #gabare #boat - #attraction #tour at #Dordogneriver in #LaRoqueGageac, #Dordogne - #France
These Gabare were in history flat-bottomed boats, used to transport all types of goods along the river. This came to and end with the introduction of railroads and the use of many bridges and roads. These old bridges are still there at regular intervals along the river.
Modern Gabares offer a nice tour at the Dordogne river, the many views at castles and villages are priceless.
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La Roque-Gageac - This village is one of the most famous villages in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. La Roque-Gageac, perched above the Dordogne river, below a huge limestone cliff since the 12th century. The village is a member of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" association, indeed one of the most beautiful villages of France.
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It's always nice to see all the facade variations. A balcony, door, windows, shutters, in various states of maintenancto find the same versions or designs in a row.
Photo: Doors, balcony and windows - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #architecture #design at #MedievalCentre in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
July 2015, Monpazier (Est. 1285) after 730 years in history. The year 2035 marks 750 years in the timeline of its history.
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Monpazier:
Monpazier - a 13th-century bastide town, founded in 1285 and built by King Edward I of England for trade, commerce and justice. It almost didn't change in 800 years, a medieval town square lined with an arched arcade, a 16th-century covered market, three of the original six rampared city gates and many other traces of medieval history. This picturesque small village is one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" villages, said to be one of the most atractive in southwest France.
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A small statue at the entrance of the old church. It's hard to find some good writing about, historical sites should be well documented and shared for everyone to read and discover.
Photo: Eglise St.Dominique statue decoration - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #statue - #church / #Art at #EgliseStDominique in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
July 2015, Eglise St.Dominique (Est. 1300) after 715 years in history. The year 2050 marks 750 years in the timeline of its history.
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Monpazier: Art
The small village Monpazier, a 13th-century bastide town, founded in 1285 and built by King Edward I of England for trade, commerce and justice. It almost didn't change in the past centuries, a medieval town square lined with an arched arcade, a 16th-century covered market, three of the original six rampared city gates remain and many other traces of medieval history. This picturesque small village is one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" villages, said to be one of the most atractive in southwest France.
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A 16th-century covered market at the Place de Cornieres. It's very nice to see how it's constructed with lot of wooden beams, a heavy roof and without any wall surrounding.
Inside three antique grain measures used for trade. The location still has an important role for commerce and trade, most of these covered markets are still in use today.
Photo: French covered Market traces of trade - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone 11 Pro) / #marketplace - #urban #LPBVF #architecture / #UrbanPhotography at #CoveredMarket in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
August 2022, Covered market (Est. 16th-century) after +/-472 years in history. The year 2050 marks 500 years in the timeline of its history.
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Monpazier: Urban Photography
The small village Monpazier, a 13th-century bastide town, founded in 1285 and built by King Edward I of England for trade, commerce and justice. It almost didn't change in the past centuries, a medieval town square lined with an arched arcade, a 16th-century covered market, three of the original six rampared city gates remain and many other traces of medieval history. This picturesque small village is one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" villages, said to be one of the most atractive in southwest France.
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Elegant decorated Savonnerie "Saponaire" shop, one of the shops around the Place des Arcades. The shop is decorated with vintage furniture and they sell a wide variety of healthy soaps in various kinds and forms. A must visit and easy to find, just follow the inviting scent and sweet perfumes of handmade soap.
Photo: Elegant decorated French soap shop - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #shop #savon #soap - #urban / #Shopping at #SavonnerieSaponaire in #Monflanquin, #LotetGaronne - #France
Savonnerie Saponaire (since 2006), photo July 2017 after 11 years.
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Monflanquin: Shopping
Monflanquin, a very nice small village in the Lot-et-Garonne department in south-western France. Built in 1256 as a military bastide town on a strategic north-south route. The village is a member of the Les Plus Beaux Villages de France ("The most beautiful villages of France") association.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monflanquin.
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Gabare cruising up and down the river.
Photo Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #gabare #boat - #attraction #tour at #Dordogneriver in #LaRoqueGageac, #Dordogne - #France
These Gabare were in history flat-bottomed boats, used to transport all types of goods along the river. This came to and end with the introduction of railroads and the use of many bridges and roads. These old bridges are still there at regular intervals along the river.
Modern Gabares offer a nice tour at the Dordogne river, the many views at castles and villages are priceless.
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La Roque-Gageac - This village is one of the most famous villages in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. La Roque-Gageac, perched above the Dordogne river, below a huge limestone cliff since the 12th century. The village is a member of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" association, indeed one of the most beautiful villages of France.
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Enjoy Fifty Shades of Green under a Banana tree, they are free to watch and it's less complicated than when in grey.
Photo: Better enjoy Fifty Shades of Green - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #leaf #bananatree - #garden #botanicalgarden #arboretum / #NaturePhotography at #BambousaiedelaRoqueGageac in #LaRoqueGageac, #Dordogne - #France
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La Roque-Gageac: Nature Photography
This village is one of the most famous villages in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. La Roque-Gageac, perched above the Dordogne river, below a huge limestone cliff since the 12th century. The village is a member of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" association, indeed one of the most beautiful villages of France.
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Terrace view at Bistro 2, the bastide and remparts make it timeless.
Photo: Southern France terrace - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone 11 Pro) / #terrace - #urban #LPBVF #architecture / #UrbanPhotography at #RestaurantBistro2 in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
August 2022, Monpazier (Est. 1285) after 737 years in history. The year 2035 marks 750 years in the timeline of its history.
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Monpazier: Urban Photography
The small village Monpazier, a 13th-century bastide town, founded in 1285 and built by King Edward I of England for trade, commerce and justice. It almost didn't change in the past centuries, a medieval town square lined with an arched arcade, a 16th-century covered market, three of the original six rampared city gates remain and many other traces of medieval history. This picturesque small village is one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" villages, said to be one of the most atractive in southwest France.
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Timeless village facades. Wandering in the silent small streets of Limeuil surrounded by only old, medieval even older houses. It's a steap walk up-hill that leads to an excellent panorama to enjoy the surrounding landscape and rivers. It's like the village didn't change at all, the many traces in architecture show a long history back in time.
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Limeuil - Architecture
The village of Limeuil, located at the confluence of the Dordogne and Vézère rivers historically both commercially and strategically on the highways of trade. This region was primarily a wine-producing area for subsequent delivery downstream to Bordeaux, on large, flat-bottomed "gabarres". Nowadays a very nice historical village and on the list of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France", the most beautiful villages of France.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limeuil.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #history #house #Architecture #LPBVF in #Limeuil #France
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The weekly market at the Place de Cornieres, with many stalls selling local goods at the 13th-century village square. The square has always been a place of commerce and trade, in a way so little has changed in time. The market is not that crowded at all, an excellent moment to enjoy a nice French market and lots of local grown or produced products for sale.
Photo: French market in medieval atmosphere - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone 11 Pro) / #artisan #artist - #weeklymarket #marketstall / #MarchedeFrance at #Market in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
July 2022, Monpazier (Est. 1285) after 737 years in history. The year 2035 marks 750 years in the timeline of its history.
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Monpazier: Marche de France
The small village Monpazier, a 13th-century bastide town, founded in 1285 and built by King Edward I of England for trade, commerce and justice. It almost didn't change in the past centuries, a medieval town square lined with an arched arcade, a 16th-century covered market, three of the original six rampared city gates remain and many other traces of medieval history. This picturesque small village is one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" villages, said to be one of the most atractive in southwest France.
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Plus de 200 crèches originales sont présentées derrière les fenêtres, les vitrines, dans l’église et dans des endroits insolites. A découvrir en famille.
Tout le village est décoré, jusqu’en haut du Donjon, de guirlandes lumineuses, de boules de Noël, de sapins, de nouvelles silhouettes … etc…, pour le plaisir des petits, mais aussi des grands, la Magie de Noël est au rendez-vous.
Nice old facades in even more variations, every angle is different.
Photo: Ceramiste et Tourneur sur Bois - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone 11 Pro) / #facade - #urban #LPBVF #architecture / #UrbanPhotography at #Remparts in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
August 2022, Monpazier (Est. 1285) after 737 years in history. The year 2035 marks 750 years in the timeline of its history.
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Monpazier: Urban Photography
The small village Monpazier, a 13th-century bastide town, founded in 1285 and built by King Edward I of England for trade, commerce and justice. It almost didn't change in the past centuries, a medieval town square lined with an arched arcade, a 16th-century covered market, three of the original six rampared city gates remain and many other traces of medieval history. This picturesque small village is one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" villages, said to be one of the most atractive in southwest France.
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Chapelle Notre Dame de l'Aubépine d'AINHOA (Arantzazuko Ama Birjinaren kapera)
Chapelle d'Aranzazu depuis le Col de Pinodieta
La chapelle d'Ainhoa dédiée à Notre-Dame a été édifiée sur le flanc de la montagne Atsulai à 389 m d'altitude. En contrebas de la chapelle, une petite grotte a été reconstituée. La statue de la Sainte Vierge y domine une source près de laquelle Marie serait apparue dans un buisson d'aubépines à un berger qui se serait écrié : "aranza zu" soit "vous dans un buisson d'aubépine !".
Church with some fortified walls and a small tower. Some elements of this church have been added through the centuries. Most special is that it looks like time is standing still here.
Photo July 24, 2017, Église Saint-André (1250) after 767 years in time.
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Monflanquin - Église Saint-André
Monflanquin - a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in south-western France. Built in 1256 as a military bastide town on a strategic north-south route. The village is a member of the Les Plus Beaux Villages de France ("The most beautiful villages of France") association.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monflanquin.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Monflanquin #France #monument #church / #interior
A 16th-century covered market at the Place de Cornieres. It's very nice to see how it's constructed with lot of wooden beams, a heavy roof and without any wall surrounding.
Inside three antique grain measures used for trade. The location still has an important role for commerce and trade, most of these covered markets are still in use today.
Photo: French covered Market (16th century) - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #marketplace - #urban #LPBVF #architecture / #UrbanPhotography at #CoveredMarket in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
July 2017, Covered market (Est. 16th-century) after +/-467 years in history. The year 2050 marks 500 years in the timeline of its history.
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Monpazier: Urban Photography
The small village Monpazier, a 13th-century bastide town, founded in 1285 and built by King Edward I of England for trade, commerce and justice. It almost didn't change in the past centuries, a medieval town square lined with an arched arcade, a 16th-century covered market, three of the original six rampared city gates remain and many other traces of medieval history. This picturesque small village is one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" villages, said to be one of the most atractive in southwest France.
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Breathtaking French village Castrum panorama.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #panorama - #urban #medieval #village #LPBVF / #Landscape at #Castrum in #PaysdeBelves, #Dordogne - #France
The Castrum area is huge when seen from a nearby location accross the valley. With lots of colorful historic buildings and the many rooftops on top of a hill. Indeed another strategic location and position in the Dodogne region.
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Pays de Belves - Pays-de-Belvès, previous name Belvès, fortified in the Middle Ages because of its strategic position and came to be known as the "Pope’s city" as it was under Clement V protection. Belvès still bears witness to a tormented past with fortified walls, a castrum (fortified camp), an 11th century auditeur’s tower, 14th-15th century castle and belfry, city hall tower, covered market, hotel with a Renaissance façade and even some ancient troglodyte dwellings. It has been designated as one of the prettiest towns in France with impressive panoramic views on top of a hill, enough reason to be member of the "Plus Beaux Villages de France".
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Wandering in the silent small streets of Limeuil surrounded by only old, medieval even older houses. It's a steap walk up-hill that leads to an excellent panorama to enjoy the surrounding landscape and rivers. It's like the village didn't change at all, the many traces show a long history back in time.
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Limeuil - historical and medieval streets, alleys and architecture in the village of Limeuil, one of the @LesPlusBeauxVillagesdeFrance villages. The majority of the houses is inhabited and well maintained by the owners without addition of any (visible) modern elements.
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A 16th-century covered market at the Place de Cornieres. It's very nice to see how it's constructed with lot of wooden beams, a heavy roof and without any wall surrounding.
Inside three antique grain measures used for trade. The location still has an important role for commerce and trade, most of these covered markets are still in use today.
Photo: French covered Market (16th century) - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #marketplace - #urban #LPBVF #architecture / #UrbanPhotography at #CoveredMarket in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
July 2015, Covered market (Est. 16th-century) after +/-465 years in history. The year 2050 marks 500 years in the timeline of its history.
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Monpazier: Urban Photography
The small village Monpazier, a 13th-century bastide town, founded in 1285 and built by King Edward I of England for trade, commerce and justice. It almost didn't change in the past centuries, a medieval town square lined with an arched arcade, a 16th-century covered market, three of the original six rampared city gates remain and many other traces of medieval history. This picturesque small village is one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" villages, said to be one of the most atractive in southwest France.
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Elegant village facades. Some of the houses date back some time but mostly all of the houses even much longer ago. Very nice and different facades present a different look around every corner. None of the buildings are fitted with visible modern items so you might forget the actual date and time now and then...
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Limeuil - Architecture
The village of Limeuil, located at the confluence of the Dordogne and Vézère rivers historically both commercially and strategically on the highways of trade. This region was primarily a wine-producing area for subsequent delivery downstream to Bordeaux, on large, flat-bottomed "gabarres". Nowadays a very nice historical village and on the list of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France", the most beautiful villages of France.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limeuil.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #LPBVF #architecture #Architecture #Limeuil #FR in #Limeuil #France
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Very elegant, ancient and silent small streets in the Castrum area of Pays de Belvés. A very nice detail about this area is that you can't see any modern elements, it gives a view of timeless beauty. An excellent area for a nice walk.
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Pays-de-Belvès - previous name Belvès, fortified in the Middle Ages because of its strategic position and came to be known as the "Pope’s city" as it was under Clement V protection. Belvès still bears witness to a tormented past with fortified walls, a castrum (fortified camp), an 11th century auditeur’s tower, 14th-15th century castle and belfry, city hall tower, covered market, hotel with a Renaissance façade and even some ancient troglodyte dwellings. It has been designated as one of the prettiest towns in France with impressive panoramic views on top of a hill, enough reason to be member of the "Plus Beaux Villages de France"
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Very elegant, ancient and silent small streets in the Castrum area of Pays de Belvés. A very nice detail about this area is that you can't see any modern elements, it gives a view of timeless beauty. An excellent area for a nice walk.
Photo: Very elegant, ancient and silent small streets - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #house - #urban #medieval #fortifiedvillage / #UrbanPhotography at #Bastide #Castrum in #PaysdeBelves, #Dordogne - #France
Castrum Belvès (Est 11th century, +/- 1095), photo August 2013 after +/-918 years. The year 2045 marks 950 years ago in time.
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Pays de Belves: Castrum - Urban Photography
The village Pays-de-Belvès used to be called Belvès, it's fortified in the Middle Ages because of its strategic position and came to be known as the "Pope’s city" as it was under Clement V protection. Belvès still bears witness to a tormented past with fortified walls, a castrum (fortified camp), an 11th century auditeur’s tower, 14th-15th century castle and belfry, city hall tower, covered market, hotel with a Renaissance façade and even some ancient troglodyte dwellings. It has been designated as one of the most beautiful towns in France with impressive panoramic views on top of a hill, enough reason to be member of the "Plus Beaux Villages de France".
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Very elegant, ancient and silent small streets.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #architecture - #urban #medieval #fortifiedvillage / #StreetPhotography at #Bastide #Castrum in #PaysdeBelves, #Dordogne - #France
Very elegant, ancient and silent small streets in the Castrum area of Pays de Belvés. A very nice detail about this area is that you can't see any modern elements, it gives a view of timeless beauty. An excellent area for a nice walk and to discover a wealth in timeless photography.
Photo August 2013, Castrum Belvès (Est 11th century, +/- 1095) after 918 years in time. In the year 2045 it's 950 years since.
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Castrum - The village Pays-de-Belvès used to be called Belvès, it's fortified in the Middle Ages because of its strategic position and came to be known as the "Pope’s city" as it was under Clement V protection. Belvès still bears witness to a tormented past with fortified walls, a castrum (fortified camp), an 11th century auditeur’s tower, 14th-15th century castle and belfry, city hall tower, covered market, hotel with a Renaissance façade and even some ancient troglodyte dwellings. It has been designated as one of the most beautiful towns in France with impressive panoramic views on top of a hill, enough reason to be member of the "Plus Beaux Villages de France".
Timeless village facades. Wandering in the silent small streets of Limeuil surrounded by only old, medieval even older houses. It's a steap walk up-hill that leads to an excellent panorama to enjoy the surrounding landscape and rivers. It's like the village didn't change at all, the many traces in architecture show a long history back in time.
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Limeuil - Architecture
The village of Limeuil, located at the confluence of the Dordogne and Vézère rivers historically both commercially and strategically on the highways of trade. This region was primarily a wine-producing area for subsequent delivery downstream to Bordeaux, on large, flat-bottomed "gabarres". Nowadays a very nice historical village and on the list of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France", the most beautiful villages of France.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limeuil.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #history #house #Architecture #LPBVF in #Limeuil #France
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The art of French bricklaying - a wall in the medieval castrum area. Various stone type of materials are used to build this wall. One functional stone with a large hole in it, unknown why.
Photo: The art of French bricklaying - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #architecture #brickwork #wall - #urban #medieval #fortifiedvillage / #ArchitecturePhotography at #Bastide #Castrum in #PaysdeBelves, #Dordogne - #France
Castrum Belvès (Est 11th century, +/- 1095), photo August 2013 after +/-918 years. The year 2045 marks 950 years ago in time.
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Pays de Belves: Castrum - Architecture Photography
The village Pays-de-Belvès used to be called Belvès, it's fortified in the Middle Ages because of its strategic position and came to be known as the "Pope’s city" as it was under Clement V protection. Belvès still bears witness to a tormented past with fortified walls, a castrum (fortified camp), an 11th century auditeur’s tower, 14th-15th century castle and belfry, city hall tower, covered market, hotel with a Renaissance façade and even some ancient troglodyte dwellings. It has been designated as one of the most beautiful towns in France with impressive panoramic views on top of a hill, enough reason to be member of the "Plus Beaux Villages de France".
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Wandering in the silent small streets of Limeuil surrounded by only old, medieval even older houses. It's a steap walk up-hill that leads to an excellent panorama to enjoy the surrounding landscape and rivers. It's like the village didn't change at all, the many traces show a long history back in time.
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Limeuil - historical and medieval streets, alleys and architecture in the village of Limeuil, one of the @LesPlusBeauxVillagesdeFrance villages. The majority of the houses is inhabited and well maintained by the owners without addition of any (visible) modern elements.
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Medieval French Covered market.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone X) / #architecture #coveredmarket - #urban #medieval #village #LPBVF / #StreetPhotography at #MedievalCentre in #PaysdeBelves, #Dordogne - #France
Covered market, a very nice structure like this in most villages. A location for events and local market events.
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Pays de Belves - Pays-de-Belvès, previous name Belvès, fortified in the Middle Ages because of its strategic position and came to be known as the "Pope’s city" as it was under Clement V protection. Belvès still bears witness to a tormented past with fortified walls, a castrum (fortified camp), an 11th century auditeur’s tower, 14th-15th century castle and belfry, city hall tower, covered market, hotel with a Renaissance façade and even some ancient troglodyte dwellings. It has been designated as one of the prettiest towns in France with impressive panoramic views on top of a hill, enough reason to be member of the "Plus Beaux Villages de France".
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Just accross the street at the town hall, a small bell is about to make a sound every villager knows. It's not part of a church, just to tell the community about some news or an event.
Photo: When it rings a bell - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #bell #townhall - #urban #LPBVF #architecture / #UrbanPhotography at #Townhall in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
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Monpazier: Urban Photography
The small village Monpazier, a 13th-century bastide town, founded in 1285 and built by King Edward I of England for trade, commerce and justice. It almost didn't change in the past centuries, a medieval town square lined with an arched arcade, a 16th-century covered market, three of the original six rampared city gates remain and many other traces of medieval history. This picturesque small village is one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" villages, said to be one of the most atractive in southwest France.
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It's always a very nice walk in the various streets of this village. Not lots of tourists to see, still busy just enough to enjoy the silence, beauty and simplicity.
Photo: Vintage streets and medieval facades - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #terrace #chair - #urban #architecture / #UrbanPhotography at #Centre in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
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Monpazier: Urban Photography
The small village Monpazier, a 13th-century bastide town, founded in 1285 and built by King Edward I of England for trade, commerce and justice. It almost didn't change in the past centuries, a medieval town square lined with an arched arcade, a 16th-century covered market, three of the original six rampared city gates remain and many other traces of medieval history. This picturesque small village is one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" villages, said to be one of the most atractive in southwest France.
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And the only way is up.
Photo Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #stairs - #LPBVF / #Architecture in #LaRoqueGageac, #Dordogne - #France
It's some stairs to go to reach the old upper town area but worth the climb. It's a very nice area to walk in a more authentic area with lots of ancient houses, all constructed right below the huge limestone rockformation above. Along the way some nice panoramas at the Dordogne river below. At the end of this road you'll find a very nice botanical garden, "Bambousaie de la Roque-Gageac", with lots of huge tropical plants like banana- and palm trees and a impressive bamboo forrest. Absolutely a good reason to visit this very nice French village.
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La Roque-Gageac - This village is one of the most famous villages in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. La Roque-Gageac, perched above the Dordogne river, below a huge limestone cliff since the 12th century. The village is a member of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" association, indeed one of the most beautiful villages of France.
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City townhall garden. Townhall garden along the Dordogne riverside. Some shade by a very huge grapevine, in age it could be back to begin 19th century.
In Limeuil some "chais" and traces of shipping can still be found. All this ended around 1880 with the devastation of the Phylloxera insect that destroyed all the vineyards in France. Consequential the enormous loss of livelyhood for many peassant families and villages that fell into poverty. The bridges accross the rivers were build in 1891 ending all forms of transport for many ages accross the river intirely.
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Limeuil - Townhall
The village of Limeuil, located at the confluence of the Dordogne and Vézère rivers historically both commercially and strategically on the highways of trade. This region was primarily a wine-producing area for subsequent delivery downstream to Bordeaux, on large, flat-bottomed "gabarres". Nowadays a very nice historical village and on the list of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France", the most beautiful villages of France.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limeuil.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #garden #grapevine #Townhall #LPBVF in #Limeuil #France
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Everyone chooses a place to live, a place that suits the resident. In architecture, it is valuable for each residential location to have the opportunity to give it its own unique identity. The variety of facades with doors, windows, balconies, gardens and more gives every house its own appearance. Together this forms a map of the community that is recognizable to everyone.
In modern architecture with sleek, especially repetitive housings, everyone seems equal. But the community then loses color, the unique character of the residents is then almost invisible. Residents express this indoors, which is rarely visible to everyone. It creates a multitude of closedness in a place where we should be able to live together happily and healthily.
Photo: Diversity in architecture - key to healthy communities - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #facade #balcony - #urban #LPBVF #architecture / #UrbanPhotography at #PlacedeCornieres in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
July 2017, Monpazier () after 732 years in history.
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Monpazier: Urban Photography
The small village Monpazier, a 13th-century bastide town, founded in 1285 and built by King Edward I of England for trade, commerce and justice. It almost didn't change in the past centuries, a medieval town square lined with an arched arcade, a 16th-century covered market, three of the original six rampared city gates remain and many other traces of medieval history. This picturesque small village is one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" villages, said to be one of the most atractive in southwest France.
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Medieval French Covered market.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone X) / #architecture #coveredmarket - #urban #medieval #village #LPBVF / #StreetPhotography at #MedievalCentre in #PaysdeBelves, #Dordogne - #France
Covered market, a very nice structure like this in most villages. A location for events and local market events.
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Pays de Belves - Pays-de-Belvès, previous name Belvès, fortified in the Middle Ages because of its strategic position and came to be known as the "Pope’s city" as it was under Clement V protection. Belvès still bears witness to a tormented past with fortified walls, a castrum (fortified camp), an 11th century auditeur’s tower, 14th-15th century castle and belfry, city hall tower, covered market, hotel with a Renaissance façade and even some ancient troglodyte dwellings. It has been designated as one of the prettiest towns in France with impressive panoramic views on top of a hill, enough reason to be member of the "Plus Beaux Villages de France".
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A sign shows some more famous people than the villagers. Nothing compared to Isabeau of Limeuil, the village own celebrity. She's linked to the gallant stories of the court of the Valois kings of the Renaissance, in the 16th century. She was part of the "flying squadron" of Queen Catherine de Medici (her bridesmaids, sometimes called libertines).
Wandering in the silent small streets of Limeuil surrounded by only old, medieval even older houses. It's a steap walk up-hill that leads to an excellent panorama to enjoy the surrounding landscape and rivers. It's like the village didn't change at all, the many traces in architecture show a long history back in time.
Photo: Village school building - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #history #house - #urban #LPBVF #architecture / #UrbanPhotography at #MedievalCenter in #Limeuil, #Dordogne - #France
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Limeuil: Urban Photography
The village of Limeuil, located at the confluence of the Dordogne and Vézère rivers historically both commercially and strategically on the highways of trade. This region was primarily a wine-producing area for subsequent delivery downstream to Bordeaux, on large, flat-bottomed "gabarres". Nowadays a very nice historical village and on the list of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France", the most beautiful villages of France.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limeuil.
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Picturesque, ancient view at medieval Castrum.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #achitecture #alley - #urban #medieval #fortifiedvillage / #StreetPhotography at #Bastide #Castrum in #PaysdeBelves, #Dordogne - #France
Very elegant, ancient and silent small streets in the Castrum area of Pays de Belvés. A very nice detail about this area is that you can't see any modern elements, it gives a view of timeless beauty. An excellent area for a nice walk.
Photo August 2013, Castrum Belvès (Est 11th century, +/- 1095) after 918 years in time. In the year 2045 it's 950 years since.
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Castrum - The village Pays-de-Belvès used to be called Belvès, it's fortified in the Middle Ages because of its strategic position and came to be known as the "Pope’s city" as it was under Clement V protection. Belvès still bears witness to a tormented past with fortified walls, a castrum (fortified camp), an 11th century auditeur’s tower, 14th-15th century castle and belfry, city hall tower, covered market, hotel with a Renaissance façade and even some ancient troglodyte dwellings. It has been designated as one of the most beautiful towns in France with impressive panoramic views on top of a hill, enough reason to be member of the "Plus Beaux Villages de France".
Everyone chooses a place to live, a place that suits the resident. In architecture, it is valuable for each residential location to have the opportunity to give it its own unique identity. The variety of facades with doors, windows, balconies, gardens and more gives every house its own appearance. Together this forms a map of the community that is recognizable to everyone.
In modern architecture with sleek, especially repetitive housings, everyone seems equal. But the community then loses color, the unique character of the residents is then almost invisible. Residents express this indoors, which is rarely visible to everyone. It creates a multitude of closedness in a place where we should be able to live together happily and healthily.
Photo: Diversity in architecture - key to healthy communities - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone 11 Pro) / #facade #door - #urban #LPBVF #architecture / #UrbanPhotography at #Centre in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
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Monpazier: Urban Photography
The small village Monpazier, a 13th-century bastide town, founded in 1285 and built by King Edward I of England for trade, commerce and justice. It almost didn't change in the past centuries, a medieval town square lined with an arched arcade, a 16th-century covered market, three of the original six rampared city gates remain and many other traces of medieval history. This picturesque small village is one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" villages, said to be one of the most atractive in southwest France.
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Medieval French Covered market.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #architecture #coveredmarket - #urban #medieval #village #LPBVF / #StreetPhotography at #MedievalCentre in #PaysdeBelves, #Dordogne - #France
Covered market, a very nice structure like this in most villages. A location for events and local market events.
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Pays de Belves - Pays-de-Belvès, previous name Belvès, fortified in the Middle Ages because of its strategic position and came to be known as the "Pope’s city" as it was under Clement V protection. Belvès still bears witness to a tormented past with fortified walls, a castrum (fortified camp), an 11th century auditeur’s tower, 14th-15th century castle and belfry, city hall tower, covered market, hotel with a Renaissance façade and even some ancient troglodyte dwellings. It has been designated as one of the prettiest towns in France with impressive panoramic views on top of a hill, enough reason to be member of the "Plus Beaux Villages de France".
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Very elegant, ancient and silent small streets.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #architecture #castrum #history - #urban #medieval #fortifiedvillage / #History at #Bastide #Castrum in #PaysdeBelves, #Dordogne - #France
Medieval castrum area of Belvès, only the wistle of birds to welcome you. It's a silent area with narrow alleys and small squares. Beautiful restored houses and small buildings, every streetcorner so different. It's like walking back in time, in history, for every visitor a surprising discovery and nice visit to an ancient French village.
Photo July 2017, Castrum Belvès (Est 11th century, +/- 1095) after 922 years in time. In the year 2045 it's 950 years since.
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Castrum - The village Pays-de-Belvès used to be called Belvès, it's fortified in the Middle Ages because of its strategic position and came to be known as the "Pope’s city" as it was under Clement V protection. Belvès still bears witness to a tormented past with fortified walls, a castrum (fortified camp), an 11th century auditeur’s tower, 14th-15th century castle and belfry, city hall tower, covered market, hotel with a Renaissance façade and even some ancient troglodyte dwellings. It has been designated as one of the most beautiful towns in France with impressive panoramic views on top of a hill, enough reason to be member of the "Plus Beaux Villages de France".
A simple bunch of dried flowers, these are local grown flowers. It also shows the many colors found in regional nature.
Photo: Regional dried flowers - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #dried #flowers - #weeklymarket #marketstall / #MarchedeFrance at #Market in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
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Monpazier: Marche de France
The small village Monpazier, a 13th-century bastide town, founded in 1285 and built by King Edward I of England for trade, commerce and justice. It almost didn't change in the past centuries, a medieval town square lined with an arched arcade, a 16th-century covered market, three of the original six rampared city gates remain and many other traces of medieval history. This picturesque small village is one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" villages, said to be one of the most atractive in southwest France.
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Historical village architecture, most of the houses date back many years ago, some even from medieval times. None of the buildings are modern build.
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Limeuil
Limeuil - located at the confluence of the Dordogne and Vézère rivers. Historically both commercially and strategically on the highways of trade. This region: was primarily a wine-producing area for subsequent delivery downstream to Bordeaux, on large, flat-bottomed "gabarres". A very nice historical village and on the list of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" most beautiful small villages.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limeuil.
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Breathtaking French village panorama, lots of buildings and roofs cover a huge hill, indeed a strategic location in the region.
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Pays-de-Belvès - previous name Belvès, fortified in the Middle Ages because of its strategic position and came to be known as the "Pope’s city" as it was under Clement V protection. Belvès still bears witness to a tormented past with fortified walls, a castrum (fortified camp), an 11th century auditeur’s tower, 14th-15th century castle and belfry, city hall tower, covered market, hotel with a Renaissance façade and even some ancient troglodyte dwellings. It has been designated as one of the prettiest towns in France with impressive panoramic views on top of a hill, enough reason to be member of the "Plus Beaux Villages de France"
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Place de Cornieres - medieval village centre. A very nice square surrounded by medieval buildings with little shops and restaurants.
Photo: Plus Beaux 13th century Place de Cornieres - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #square - #urban #LPBVF #architecture / #UrbanPhotography at #PlacedeCornieres in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
July 2015, Monpazier (Est. 1285) after 730 years in history. The year 2035 marks 750 years in the timeline of its history.
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Monpazier: Urban Photography
The small village Monpazier, a 13th-century bastide town, founded in 1285 and built by King Edward I of England for trade, commerce and justice. It almost didn't change in the past centuries, a medieval town square lined with an arched arcade, a 16th-century covered market, three of the original six rampared city gates remain and many other traces of medieval history. This picturesque small village is one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" villages, said to be one of the most atractive in southwest France.
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