Monségur is a lovely bastide town in the Gironde, about 75km (46miles) upriver from Bordeaux in the low rolling vineyard country between the River Garonne in the South and the River Dordogne in the North. . The town — its names means “hill of safety” — was founded by charter of Eleanor of Aquitaine in 1265.
The layout follows a classic bastide design, with a town square surrounded by arches, narrow streets, parallel back lanes and ramparts. The current (2011) population is around 1,600 people . The town of Monségur is located in the township of Monségur part of the district of Langon. The area code for Monségur is 33289 (also known as code INSEE). The zip code of the town of Monségur is 33580.
August is warmest with an average temperature of 79.16 °F at noon. January is coldest with an average temperature of 33.8 °F at night. Monségur has temperate cold and warm seasons, like winters and summers. Temperatures drop sharply at night. Winter can have some frost days, with the coldest month most often being January. August is on average the month with most sunshine. Rainfall and other precipitation has no distinct peak month.
The town hosts festivals throughout the year, including the Fete des Fleurs every April. The most famous annual event in surely the 24 heures du Swing de Monśegur, which has been drawing enthusiasts from all over France since 1988. For three days in July, visitors of all ages, shapes and sizes swing to the rhythm of swing jazz in a series of concerts, most held in the square . The opening ceremony is accompanied by a musical parade through the town.
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English: Monségur (Gironde, Fr) square with arcades (and Market hall)
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