Wine village · Périgord Pourpre
Monbazillac
A small wine village on the slopes south of Bergerac, known for its château and its sweet white wine.
Getting your bearings
The village and its château sit among the vineyards on the hills above the Dordogne, looking north over Bergerac.
Why visit
- The château stands among the vines with a view back over the valley.
- It is the home of the best-known sweet wine of the Bergerac area.
- It is close enough to Bergerac for a half-day visit.
Key things to see
- Château de Monbazillac
- Renaissance château among the vineyards. Check opening times before you go.
- The vineyards
- Estates around the village offer tastings, some by appointment.
- The view
- Across the valley to Bergerac.
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