Ahun

Ahun

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownAhunMoutier-d'Ahun at 1.9 km (3 min)
Insee code23001Chamberaud at 4.7 km (9 min)
Postcode23150Lavaveix-les-Mines at 4.9 km (6 min)
Latitude46.0862180Saint-Pardoux-les-Cards at 7.3 km (13 min)
Longitude2.0447520Saint-Martial-le-Mont at 7.5 km (10 min)
AltitudeFrom 331 to 564 metersSous-Parsat at 7.8 km (16 min)
Surface33.74 km²Fransèches at 8.2 km (16 min)
Population1557 inhabitantsSaint-Hilaire-la-Plaine at 8.9 km (12 min)
Density53 inhabitants/km²Le Donzeil at 9.4 km (19 min)
Chief townGuéret (at 16.4 km)Mazeirat at 10.8 km (16 min)
DepartmentCreuseLa Saunière at 10.9 km (14 min)
RegionLimousinSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

On a plateau overlooking the valley of the Creuse, Ahun Acitodunum is the former Gallo-Roman. The medieval city will extend a little higher and be surrounded by walls, still partly visible. Ahun castellanies is one of seven of the Haute-Marche.


SIGHTSEEING

The crypt, first church of Ahun was certainly in the Gallo-Roman pagan temple whose columns have been reused.

Near the altar, a reliquary shrine housed the medieval remains of the local Saint, Silvanus.

The Romanesque church will be built in the 13th century, above the crypt. The facade is classical, the nave was rebuilt in the eighteenth complement. The interior has been restored to the same. The Pietà (Chapel left when entering) the 16th is certainly one of the wonders of this building. The choir is home to baroque carvings typical of seventeenth.

Stone garden: evocation of Jacques Lagrange and presentation of numerous remains of Ahun.

Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Busseau-sur-Creuse
Information pointsTourist Office of Ahun
MonumentsCastle of Chantemille,   Castle of La Chezotte,   Castle of Massenon

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Market on Wednesday.

Guided tours on Wednesdays in summer or all year round for booked groups.

Large flea market Aug. 15.

Celebration on August 16.

Fairs August 18 and December 1.

PHOTOS
Apse of the church Ahun
 
Garden Jacques Lagrange
Lycee Agricole
 
Tourist Office Ahun
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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
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Min. -10°C - Max. -4°C
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 5°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 2°C
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3 bed and breakfast on the farm. With 2 rooms for 2 persons with bathroom and toilet in each room and a family suite with 1 2-persons, adjoining room with 2 single bed. Slee bathroom...
Located 17.3 km from Ahun50 € the double room 
Villa Vallière Chambres & Table d'Hôtes  
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Located 21 km from Ahun50 € the double room 

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Saint-Dizier-la-Tour
Close to Chénérailles, an old renovated farmhouse, the cottage are known as the 'bread oven'. Rehabilitated it can now accommodate up to 4 people. For nature lovers, offers a clear...
Located 9.7 km from AhunFrom 130 € to 320 € per week 
La métairie
Alleyrat
Situated on a plateau on a vast estate La Metairie is a former farm building, a house of character dating back from the 15th century. Its furnishing and decoration offers it a warm...
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Home, typically creusoise, with a large fireplace ; garden attached, situate in a peaceful village.
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Inter-Hotel Auclair     
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Guéret
This Inter-Hotel is located in central Guéret, 1 kilometre from Guéret SNCF. It has a swimming pool, garden and free Wi-Fi access. The Auclair Inter-Hotel offers soundproofed accommodation....
Located 16.2 km from AhunRoom from 49 €
Campanile Gueret     
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Guéret
This Campanile Hotel is located in Gueret, in the Limousin region of central France. It offers air-conditioned rooms equipped with satellite TV and free Wi-Fi access. Each room at the...
Located 17.2 km from AhunRoom from 46 €
Kyriad Gueret     
8.7
Guéret
Hotel Kyriad Guéret is located 1.5 kilometres from the centre of Gueret and 2 km from the railway station. It offers spacious rooms, free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. Hotel Kyriad...
Located 17.2 km from AhunRoom from 53 €

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