Montferrand-du-Périgord
A community guide to Montferrand-du-Périgord in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, la France.
- Population
- 191 residents
- Region
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Country
- la France
- Coordinates
- 44.7505, 0.8663
Geography and location
Montferrand-du-Périgord sits at approximate coordinates 44.7505 latitude and 0.8663 longitude within Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The terrain and natural features around Montferrand-du-Périgord reflect those typical of its part of la France, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Nouvelle-Aquitaine road network providing the principal routes in and out.
History
The history of Montferrand-du-Périgord is bound up with the broader story of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across la France, Montferrand-du-Périgord has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Economy and services
The economy of Montferrand-du-Périgord reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Nouvelle-Aquitaine and la France. Businesses based in Montferrand-du-Périgord draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.