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Monpazier |
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Monpazier
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| Country | France |
| Region | Aquitaine |
| Department | Dordogne |
| Arrondissement | Bergerac |
| Canton | Monpazier |
| Statistics | |
| Elevation | 144–222 m (472–728 ft) (avg. 200 m/660 ft) |
| Land area1 | 0.5 km2 (0.19 sq mi) |
| Population2 | 527 (2008) |
| - Density | 1,054 /km2 (2,730 /sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 24280/ 24540 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Monpazier is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in southwest France.
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| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 664 | — |
| 1968 | 656 | −1.2% |
| 1975 | 558 | −14.9% |
| 1982 | 533 | −4.5% |
| 1990 | 531 | −0.4% |
| 1999 | 516 | −2.8% |
| 2008 | 527 | +2.1% |
Its inhabitants are called Monpaziérois.
Monpazier is a 13th century bastide town begun in 1285, founded and built by King Edward I of England, who was also Duke of Gascony. It was home to Eleanor of Aquitaine and Richard II of England for a time. Nearby is the Château du Biron and the Dordogne River.
The parish church of Monpazier is St. Dominique, built from the 13th through the 16th centuries.
During the summer months, Monpazier hosts a number of events of interest to tourists, including a cycle race around the bastide (usually at the start of August), a Medieval day ('fete medieval'), a kermesse and several specialist markets.