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Welcome to Monflanquin!
Exterior
Interior
Elegant and comfortable main salon, a great place for guests to gather and relax
Living area
Reviews
10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6215 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
Monflanquin, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationPlace des Arcades1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMusee des Bastides1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Coulon19 min walk

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Lovely Village House with Great Light and Fantastic Views

Beautiful 300-year old village house with magnificent oak floors and original marble fireplaces. This spacious light-filled house retains many original features including high ceilings, intricately carved moldings and an elegant winding wood staircase. The house features a large eat-in kitchen complete with all modern appliances (dishwasher, 3-burner gas cook-top and convection oven). The kitchen is well fitted with dishes, utensils and serving-ware for up to 10 persons. There are 3 large luxuriously furnished bedrooms each with comfortable beds and large sunny windows. The house has 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

The living room is bright and stylishly decorated with ample seating and flat-screen cable television. Another surprising feature of this house is its amazing roof-top terrace with stunning views of the surrounding village and picturesque countryside. In addition to its classic old world charm, this house also has all necessary modern amenities including a washer/dryer, wireless internet access, TV and telephone (with free long distance calls to the US and most other locations). The house has optional central heating throughout.

Monflanquin is a historic 13th century hilltop bastide village located approximately 20 minutes north east of Villeneuve-Sur-Lot and is chosen as one of France’s prettiest medieval villages. The house is located just four doors down from the village center with its lively restaurants and bustling weekly market both offering gourmet food and fine local wines. The village has a swimming pool, access to horseback riding and tennis. Lakes, canoeing and golf courses are all available nearby. The village is high on this bastide hilltop so Monflanquin enjoys beautiful breezes and panoramic views.

The Village hosts a 3-day Fetes Medievales on or about August 15 of each year. This large well attended event draws visitors from near and far with a lot of the celebration and activities occurring around the house. Parking in the village is near impossible during the event but the village provides ample satellite parking and shuttles to accommodate both residents and visitors.

Property manager

Michael S Vogl

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Front of My Little French House
Spacious, light & airy, Romantic village home set off Monflanquin Village Square
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Living/dining area
10.0 out of 10, (1 review)
Spacious, light & airy, Romantic village home set off Monflanquin Village Square

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Monflanquin

This holiday home is located in Monflanquin. Chateau de Biron and Chateau de Fumel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Place des Arcades and Lake Coulon. Kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cave exploring nearby.
Map
Monflanquin, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Place des Arcades - 1 min walk
  • Musee des Bastides - 1 min walk
  • Lake Coulon - 19 min walk
  • Lac de Lougratte - 18 min drive
  • Chateau de Biron - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Monsempron-Libos Station - 18 min drive
  • Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Bastide à Monflanquin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bassivière - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Grappe de Raisin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café des Allées - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant le Jardin - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Village House with Great Light and Fantastic Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Village House with Great Light and Fantastic Views?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Village House with Great Light and Fantastic Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Village House with Great Light and Fantastic Views located?

Situated in Monflanquin, this holiday home is steps away from Place des Arcades and Musee des Bastides. Lake Coulon is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christophe D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un excellent séjour
Un excellent séjour dans une ville et une maison remarquables, dotée de tout le confort nécessaire. L'escalier n'a pas été un problème pour nous parents de plus de 80 ans ! La région est forte agréable, paysages, bastides, restaurants de qualité à un prix très raisonnable, également la découverte des cultures du pruneau et de la noisette. Les propriétaires ont été très réactifs pour répondre à nos questions. Nous recommandons cette location.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa et Leonard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in a great village
Well appointed and VERY clean house. The best organized and supplied kitchen we've ever seen in a holiday rental! Instructions for guests are great. Only drawback for us is that it is located on the busiest street in the village, next to a café/restaurant and therefore a bit noisy in the evenings. Otherwise HIGHLY recommended property in which we really enjoyed staying.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un lieu agréable à Monflanquin
Une maison de grande qualité avec un équipement très fourni. L’escalier est magnifique! La localisation à côté des commodités est très pratique. Les propriétaires sont très communiquant 👍🏾Nous avons passé un agréable séjour en famille. Les jeunes ont beaucoup appréciés !
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Francis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best owners we have ever encountered
Besides the property being just what we wanted, The owners have been the best we have ever encountered in all of our short term rentals. They went out of their way to make this rental the best ever.
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

alana u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!
Can't recommend it highly enough! We were fortunate to spend 2 months in this delightful medieval village in a charming 300 year old home. Beautiful views from 4th floor terrace (don't let the stairs deter you - we are 65 and 72 and quickly got used to them), plus a balcony to overlook the village activity. Friendly neighbors, weekly market, excellent restaurants, great location for visiting the many other villages, chateaux and historical sites in the area. Quirky and charming with modern kitchen and bath, handy washer and dryer, and comfortable beds. American owners are very easy to work with and we would love to return soon!
Stayed 60 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simon P.

A characterful gem
We had a wonderful family holiday (2 parents and kids of student age) at this superb property. Excellently kitted out, all rooms characterful, and a roof terrace with spectacular views over the rooftops and countryside beyond - a place to enjoy a glass of thelocal wine. The house is located 50 yards from the mediaeval main square in the little hilltop bastide town of Monflanquin. The town has a great selection of eateries and cafes, and on the evening of market day (Thurs), tables are set up in the square and vendors sell meals of local produce. We enjoyed the rambles through the fields, chateaux, bistros, vineyards, further bastides (notably Monpazier), caves, rolling countryside and the town's very good municipal swimming-pool. Thoroughly recommended, a great trip, we intend to return.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Suzie J.

Lovely typically French townhouse.
We enjoyed our stay. The house was bigger than we expected. Well equipped kitchen and bathrooms. Ideally a fan in each bedroom would have been great as it was hot when we were there. The terrace was wonderful to watch the sunset and to eat our meals on.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jeroen K.

prachtig, oud huis in mooi dorpje
Een karaktervolle, oude woning. Voorzien van alle gemakken en vooral ruimte. Prachtig gelegen vlakbij het marktplein (waar alle restaurants/terrassen zijn) in een mooi dorp op de heuvel. Genoeg te zien in de omgeving. Aankomst etc. goed geregeld.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gawn M.

This was a beautiful house with a superb view from the rooftop terrace.
We really enjoyed our week in Monflanquin, Michael's house and the people in the village. Gawn and Lorna
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jack J.

Absulutely no complaints. Great place.
Great place in a wonderful little bastide town. Well equipped kitchen, huge bedrooms and bathrooms, not to mention big living room and kitchen. Rooftop deck was lots of fun. We did cocktail hour up there, watching cats on a neighboring roof stalk the pigeons. Great wifi service. We would come back in a heartbeat. Michael and Vince sent careful advice annd directions, quite precise. Note that the recommended bakery is down the hill and several hundred yards to the left. A great value, we thought. The only minor irritant was the second floor toilet that ran water longer than it should. A few adjustments to the float solved the problem, though a replacement of the flapper will be needed. When that is the worst thing one can describe, you know this is a great place to stay.!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Fabulous
This home is wonderful. The beds are comfy. The bathrooms are great. The kitchen is well appointed for cooking. There is a super marche close by and the village has anything else. Parking is free and easy. There are many sites nearby. The roads are easy to navigate. I am looking forward to returning. 1 week is hardly enough here.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

A great house in a beautiful old town.
We have just returned from a fabulous week away in this lovely house. The roof top terrace really makes it special and the views are amazing! An unexpected bonus was the Monflanquin music and food festival, top artists playing all around the town. A highlight of the week was the evening food tasting event in the beautiful square and more music! There is also an excellent open air municipal pool on the doorstep. The house has everything you could need and lots of local information, including walking routes, which we found very helpful. It is a walking and cycling paradise with quiet roads leading through unspoilt countryside. Michael was very helpful and provided all the information we needed; replying promptly to any questions we had. Would love to return and stay longer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne et Jim R.

This house suited us perfectly.
This house served us well. It had every amenity and proved to be the perfect spot for a rest after two weeks of traveling in France. The owners were instantly responsive to any inquiry. Needless to say, the rooftop terrace provided a spectacular view.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Roomy, airy, comfortable home in a historic and friendly village.
The house is comfortably furnished with plenty of space and bathrooms and a full laundry and a full family-sized kitchen. The beds are comfortable, but high. Linens are pleasing, clean, and adequate for all weather and needs. Proper use of the windows and shutters will keep the house cool in the summer and quiet when needed. There were two boulangeries, one butcher, and one epicerie within easy walking distance, and a full village market on Thursdays. The village is large enough to enjoy walking and the tourisme office can help with finding hikes/walks to take in the area. The next-door bar/café has great food and is managed well so that it is not a disturbance to peaceful enjoyment of the home. A quick drive or a long walk gets one to a full grocery/liquor/house-hold items store, pharmacy, and a great boulangerie/patisserie. It is easy to drive to numerous historical sites and other bastide villages but it really helps to have a GPS and the local maps from each tourisme office.
Stayed 33 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

A Most AMAZING French Vacation
I just returned from the most wonderful vacation I have had in the past 5 years. My best friend and I decided to do a girls trip to the SW of France. We chose a Beautiful 300 year old home in Monflanquin. When we arrived, and opened the front door, what a wonderful surprise!! This house is spectacular. Beautifully furnished. A cozy and beautifully equipped kitchen. The Beds and pillows were sooo comfortable. Clean and wonderfully stocked. I felt so at home within minutes of exploring the house. The owners Michael and Vince, were extremely helpful, with all the information they provided. They were so willing to answer any questions we had in preparing for our trip to France, from sites to see, restaurants, tips on money exchange, navigating the towns and villages, weekly farmers markets in the different nearby villages,even recommendations on CD's to learn the language. The village of Monflanquin is so beautiful and friendly. There is so much to see in the Area. After a full day of Sightseeing it was such a joy to come home to our beautiful home away from home at 8 Rue St Marie, in this Beautiful old Badtide Town of Monglanquin,open up a bottle of wine and head upstairs to the Fabulous Roof top Deck... To watch the Falling Stars and listen to the Hooty Night Owls . I look forward to my return Trip next year
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Theresa F.

Perfect Place in Monflanquin
Our two week stay in this Monflanquin house was heavenly. The location on a charming medieval street was convenient to a number of really fine restaurants, a bakery, bar and services (including an aesthetician where I treated myself to a wonderful facial!). The house was clean, spacious and well laid out. The kitchen was outfitted as well as my kitchen at home so cooks will enjoy making delicious meals with ingredients from the local markets. Did I mention how warm and friendly the folks of Monflanquin are? Always a "bonjour" waiting for you at every turn. And the managing couple Sebastien and Miranda were not only helpful but a wealth of information. We would love to return to 10 Rue Ste. Marie!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Philip Z.

A week in Monflanquin in early May
The four of us spent a great week in Monflanquin. The house was comfortable, but it was early may and the weather not surprisingly a bit cold. Vinice and Michael responded promptly to our request to have the central heating turned on. The town is fun, and the house roomy and comfortable; I wish my kitchen were half so well equipped. And, since I was recuperating from an illness, the hours spent on a recliner on the roof in the sun were memorable. I do recommend you take the "round the bastides" trip. many of them are quite charming. Overall all, a very good experience.. Phil Zeigler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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This was everything promised & far more
We just loved this place. Vince & Michael were absolutely wonderful & made everything so easy, from ease of payment (which we had problems with in other places), to loads of great pre info & then a wonderful old house, supplied with everything you possibly want and at a really good value price. Sebastien met us, was v welcoming & ensured we had all we needed & were briefed well, though they supply a book with everything in it anyway + lots of good recommendations. The house was old, wonderful & full of character. It was also great to have a fully equipped kitchen with all mod cons, also free wifi, and Sky TV - meant that we could watch the Tour de France with English commentary (though not much time with so much else to do). The village is wonderful, full of history & character - it is deservedly 1 of the "pretty villages of France. It is small but has lots of restaurants, good food & reasonable, both in the square & throughout the village, old & new. All are within walking distance of the house, which is v well located just off the main square. There are also cafe/bars, patisseries (best ones are down the hill), a supermarket, butcher supplying far more than ours do, a good little market & a great Thursday evening with communal tables in the square for the food market - what a great idea & what fun. the house is located next to & opposite a cafe/bar as it is right in the centre of town, so it can be a bit noisy at times. However you can just close the windows or use the ear plugs supplied if you find it is too hot for that. Don't arrive with a big car though as the streets are v narrow & the car is best left parked until you go exploring further afield. The location is fab for this as there are lots of places within easy driving distance for day trips & lots of great suggestions for these are on their website & in the house. It is a bit further from Bordeaux time wise than I had realised & so not somewhere you could access regularly but more quite a long day trip. There are so many other great places to visit all around though that we didn't cover them all in our week - hope to return sometime. The village is on a hill & the house multi story so do need to have people capable of managing stairs & hills. We had my in laws who were in their 70's & they managed fine but not all that age would. They loved their time there as did my sister in law. We had 6 people staying & we all fitted v comfortably. We would all highly recommend a stay in this house.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Z.

Great Vacation Home Away from Home
My husband, 3 teenage kids, and I just had the most wonderful vacation at the Monflanquin house. We rented it for 2 weeks and took various day trips from there to places like Lascaux Caves, canoeing on the Dordogne, go-karting in Bergerac. We also took an overnight trip over the Pyrenees and into Spain. The house had every convenience and the kitchen was fully equipped (even blender, food processor, immersion blender, etc.). Sebastien was very nice and helpful and the place was immaculately clean. We especially loved having a washer/dryer for our use so we didn't have to pack enough clothes for 2 weeks. The house is in the center of town and next to a bar, so it can be very noisy, well into the wee hours. It was hot so we couldn't really close the windows much, although when they are closed, you hear much less. They do provide ear plugs, so that's good. The up side of its location is that it's close to everything and one night we even sat on our rooftop terrace and listened to a blues band that was playing at the tavern next door. Monflanquin is a lovely town, but it is a little far out so our day trips ended up being long days because we were so far off the highway. But again, we were Ok with that because of all the plusses with the house. It was truly an unforgettable vacation and this lovely house was a big part of that. I should also say that Michael and Vincent were very responsive and communicative through the entire process - we felt like family!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Well Appointed Apartment in Charming Bastide town
We stayed for a week in mid-June, 2012. Weather was lovely and the town, though small, has a surprising amount of places to eat and things to do. The apartment itself is well stocked with modern conveniences while retaining its innate charm. The view from the rooftop is the cherry on the top of a sumptuous ice cream sundae!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We love Monflanquin!
What a wonderful experience we had at this lovely house in Monflanquin. The house itself exceeded our expectations and was very comfortable for all six of us. The village is a treasure and we found ourselves spending most of our time in town, although we took several enjoyable side trips. Vincent, Michael and Sebastien went out of their way to be helpful. We highly recommend this house to anyone interested in finding a unique place for a visit.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A house with character
This 300 year - old house has been upgraded to give an excellent balance of old-world charm and modern facilities. It is perfectly situated right in the heart of the village, very close to local shops, restaurants, and the market square.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Monflanquin, France review of property
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this wonderful home. This historic residence is large and very comfortable, having all the amenities anyone would want (washer/dryer, wireless internet access, satellite TV, etc.). All the rooms are generously proportioned and beautifully furnished. Watching the sun set behind the rolling hills from the roof top terrace, sipping a glass of the local wine, was a highlight of any day. The village itself is within easy travel distance from Bordeaux and Toulouse and is a charming bastide village set in a beautiful, picturesque location. Close to many other towns and villages of historic interest, you can visit many sites without the crowds of the usual “touristy” areas. Although not large, the charming town has great little restaurants, bistros, bakeries, shops, etc., all in easy walking distance from the house. This is an idyllic spot for a memorable vacation.

About the host

Hosted by Michael S Vogl

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We grew up in Los Angeles and now live in between Maine and Monflanquin. We love to entertain, home renovation projects, we enjoy travel, food and wine!

Why they chose this property

We have been visiting this region for many years and really love the culture, history, food, wine and mostly the people!

What makes this property unique

Aside serving good food and wine the local cafes have such a great cast of characters. They are friendly, fun, knowledgeable and very pleasant to be around.

Languages:

English, French
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