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Molières

The golden-hued stone of its architecture tells the history of the smallest bastide in the Périgord, accentuated and brought to life by its inhabitants… Discover its central square, the ruins of its castle, visit its impressive Plantagenet Gothic-style ch...

Some history first...

Molières, an English bastide, was founded in 1284 by Jean DE GRAILLY, Seneschal of the King of England. It was never completed and was not exposed to urban expansion like that of Monpazier. In 1316, Guilhem (William) of Toulouse, Seneschal of Périgord for Edward II of England, chose Molières as his power base and decided to build a castle here, which was also never completed. The town, ravaged by the Hundred Years’ War, was rebuilt afterwards only to be destroyed again during the ferocious battles of the Wars of Religion.

Explore Molières

Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité church

Discover the church in Gothic-Plantagenet style

the ruines of the castle

Discover the history of the fortress dating from the 14th century

What to do in Molières & surroundings (10 km)

Accommodation in Molières 
& surroundings (10 km)