Around Mas de Monille, Queen Margot's Castle area

Discover the landscape around the Mas de Monille farmhouse inn, not far from the Château de la Reine Margot.
Le Mas de Monille allows hikers to park in their car park.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.71 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 152 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 149 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 375 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 237 m

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Description of the walk

Mas de Monille car park.

(S/E) Leave with your back to the farmhouse and arrive at an intersection. Continue left on the path until you cross the Bonnette.

(1) Join a road and follow it to the left. It leads to the Moulin de la Borde, which you will pass.

(2) Take the first road on the left to cross the Bonnette again, then after the left-hand bend, take the path on the left and stay on it until you reach a road opposite, which will take you to the hamlet of Igue.

(3) Follow the road to the left in the hamlet and continue to the hamlet of Pers.

(4) Cross the D33 with caution and continue along the road opposite until you reach an intersection. Take the path on the left, turn right at the next crossroads and then turn left at the T-junction that follows until you reach a road.

(5) Take the road on the left and then immediately take the path on the right. Continue straight ahead at the first crossroads and turn left at the second, then pass through the hamlet of Tarnel. Continue to the next T-junction and turn left.

(6) On the D33, turn left and then, after about 100 metres, turn right.

(7) At the cemetery, turn left onto the path and continue for about 400 metres, passing the water treatment plant.

(8) At the T-junction, take the path on the left, cross La Bonnette and head towards the hamlet of Cantegraille, also known as Mas du Midi.

(9) Pass through the hamlet and after a good hundred metres, take the second path on the right. Go straight ahead at the first intersection of four paths and you will come to a fork.

(10) Turn right (intersection of three paths) and continue straight ahead. Cross the intersection of four paths and continue for another 150 metres to reach the Mas de Monille car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 334 m - Mas de Monille car park
  2. 1 : km 0.84 - alt. 241 m - Crossing the Bonnette
  3. 2 : km 1.44 - alt. 238 m - Fork in the road
  4. 3 : km 3.06 - alt. 338 m - Hameau karstic cave
  5. 4 : km 3.98 - alt. 352 m - D33
  6. 5 : km 5.82 - alt. 364 m - Road intersection
  7. 6 : km 7.12 - alt. 322 m - D33
  8. 7 : km 7.38 - alt. 323 m - Cemetery. Near - Château de la Reine Margot (Saint-Projet)
  9. 8 : km 7.75 - alt. 318 m - Intersection
  10. 9 : km 8.14 - alt. 342 m - Mas du Midi
  11. 10 : km 8.83 - alt. 338 m - Intersection
  12. S/E : km 9.71 - alt. 334 m - Mas de Monille car park

Worth a visit

A wonderful way to discover the trails and the Mas de Monille site.
The names of the farmhouses are not indicated by signs on the ground.
The Château de la Reine Margot, which is well worth a visit, is nearby.
After your hike, drive to the "petrifying waterfall", a must-see site.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Vendinielle
Vendinielle

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I've wanted to do this route for quite some time. I let the nice weather pass me by, but today turned out to be perfect. The paths are very comfortable and there are lots of them. I didn't find the open space monotonous; the agricultural plots are green pastures and offer beautiful spaces. The sections in the woods are brightened up by moss-covered walls. Depending on your itinerary, it's quite possible to start from Saint-Projet, which avoids the narrow road at Mas de Monille and allows you to add a visit to the castle and village.
Thank you for this wonderful suggestion, I highly recommend it.

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patricia LOB
patricia LOB

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A truly delightful route for walking. The Château de la Reine Margot is an added bonus, located just 500 metres from the St-Projet cemetery.

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Guitarfolk
Guitarfolk

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy trail to follow.
Pleasant hike.
At point 7, it's a shame that there's no mention of taking a 500m detour through the village of St Projet to see Queen Margot's castle.

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sergesqg
sergesqg

Hello, I am pleased that you enjoyed the tour.

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Sabiiine
Sabiiine

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route around the Mas de Monille farmhouse, where you can meet the black pigs of Périgord. A lovely Sunday morning stroll, with some uphill sections.

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Jean Pierre Finazzi
Jean Pierre Finazzi

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We had some difficulty finding the right intersections, but fortunately the Visorando app on our phone was working.
The route is not fully signposted, which caused some difficulties.
Apart from that, it was a very pleasant hike.

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sergesqg
sergesqg

Hello, thank you for your comments. I'm glad you enjoyed the route. Happy walking 🏃

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nicodaime
nicodaime

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route with lots to see, so take your time.

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