Ajat

Ajat

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Ajat
Insee code	24004
Postcode	24210
Latitude	45.1565120
Longitude	1.0154129
Altitude	From 148 to 284 meters
Surface	21.95 km²
Population	331 inhabitants
Density	15 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief town	Périgueux (at 31 km, 38 min)		Limeyrat at 3.3 km (6 min)
Department	Dordogne		Thenon at 4.9 km (8 min)
Region	Aquitaine		Search another town

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Pretty village perched on a hillside on the edge of the plateau and the forest Barade Ajat offers the visitor's eyes a beautiful panorama. Ajat was intimately linked to the Route of Canons of the family Hautefort behind the creation of the forge of Ans.

Hiking trails allow you to discover the mesa and its rich flora, including among other not less than 26 varieties of orchids, floral heritage protected (picking is prohibited).

Small rural buildings abound: fountains, stone crosses, laundries, sinks??

• The whole church is remarkable castle.

• The Church of St. Martin, 12th century, is the work of the Templars. Its bell tower with four openings imposed by its height (25 m). The paving of the church includes many graves, including that of Francis of Hautefort.
• The 15th century castle (with part of the fourteenth century) adjoining the church was once connected to it by a drawbridge. It includes galleries with battlements and a beautiful facade on the north side a shield of the barony of Hautefort that was holding the castle. Private property, days of visits are organized in the month of August.

• Near the church of Saint Martin is a beautiful house which was built in 1527. It was certainly a relay on the road to St Jacques de Compostela trail which crosses the town.
• The church of St. Bartholomew Beauzens was built around the year 1000, making it one of the oldest department. Covered with loess, it has a facade of pure Roman style: its portal is surmounted by arches with two beautiful carved. Nearby you can admire a magnificent pigeon covered in slate.
• Explore the Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy, dating from 1622, a gift from a sailor Perigord, Messire Chatard. He had vowed during a storm at sea, to erect a chapel to the Virgin Mary if he escaped. In front of this chapel is the house where Susan Lacore first woman secretary of state under the government of Leon Blum.
• Activities

• Tennis.
• Swimming pool.
• Golf Balls.
• Football and basketball.
• Volleyball.
• Hiking.

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Village Ajat		Bauzens, Village Ajat
The Cross		Square War Memorial
The Castle		Castle Tower
City Hall		Church
The laundry		The swimming pool

Thursday 23 May Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 14°C

Friday 24 May Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 12°C

Saturday 25 May Day Night Min. 7°C - Max. 12°C

Le Montauriol   10 Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac Isabelle Bruno and their team welcome you in their establishment in the city of jole Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin. Come discover salads and Picardy and Perigord menus. Enjoy fish specialties,... Located 12.4 km from Ajat 21 € per person

Le Saint-Pierre   6.5 Saint-Pierre-de-Chignac Welcome to Le Saint-Pierre restaurant, located in the commune of Saint-Pierre-de-Chignac in Dordogne! You'll love the friendly atmosphere that prevails in these places and the warm... Located 13 km from Ajat 25 € per person

Campanile Périgueux Boulazac   7.8   SPECIAL OFFER Boulazac The kitchen of the restaurant Campanile Périgueux Boulazac bears claw Pierre Gagnaire. Chief brought his experience and expertise. Result: A symphony of flavors and tastes sunny! You... Located 19.9 km from Ajat 19 € per person

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Villa des Roses     9.2 Plazac Bed & Breakfast at the heart of Black Perigord, located in Plazac, halfway between Sarlat and Périgueux, Les Eyzies and Lascaux, 5 km from the valley of the Vezere. 5mn walk from the... Located 13.3 km from Ajat 38 € the double room

Maison d'hôtes : Les Châtaigniers     9.1   SPECIAL OFFER Mauzens-et-Miremont Located in the heart of the Black Perigord 30 km from Sarlat. Possibility of dining in the evening. Heated pool. Entrance. Privés. 4 health Rooms 2-3 people. And family suite of 2to... Located 19.4 km from Ajat From 49 € to 52 € the double room

Maison de marquay     9.7 Marquay Maison de Marquay, not quite a hotel... Not quite a bed and breakfast, but a guest house full of charm, located in the heart of Black Perigord in the Dordogne, in the triangle of Sarlat,... Located 25 km from Ajat From 80 € to 110 € the double room

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Gite Marie Domaine des Ormeaux Ajat The cottage 'Mary' is a terraced house with separate entrance, an area of ​​85 m² that can accommodate 1 to 4 persons. Part of the house is seventeenth century and retains many original... Located in Ajat From 500 € to 900 € per week

Gite Jeanne Domaine des Ormeaux Ajat The cottage 'Jane' is a terraced house with private entrance, with a surface of 80 m² that can accommodate 1 to 4 people and have facilities for disabled people. Originally the building... Located in Ajat From 500 € to 900 € per week

Gite Amélie Domaine des Ormeaux Ajat The cottage 'Amélie' is a flat with an area of ​​60 m² that can accommodate 1-2 persons with separate entrance. It has a private terrace, strong sunlight and an unobstructed view of... Located in Ajat From 350 € to 700 € per week

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Camping le Bois du Coderc (permanent)     9.3 Antonne-et-Trigonant Located in the scenic Perigord region, 10 km. from Périgueux, the Bois du Coderc is a calm, picturesque, part wooded, riverside site, ideally situated for visiting many interesting... Located 13.8 km from Ajat From 12.90 € to 18.50 € per day

Camping le diamant noir     10 Sainte-Alvère Family campsite, situated between Périgueux and Sarlat in the Périgord Black. On the site we offer 2 pools, so with a splash pool, seasonal snack bar with meals, volleyball, petanque,... Located 27 km from Ajat 14.50 € per day

Camping Le Rocher de La Granelle   Le Bugue Hello, You can join us in our campsite if your are looking for a nice place with a good ambiance. We are pretty close to the supermarket and the town center. Also Sarlat is anly at... Located 28 km from Ajat From 11.50 € to 20 € per day

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Le Moulin De Mitou      9 Auriac-du-Périgord Le Moulin De Mitou is located in the Aquitane countryside, outside the village of Auriac-du-Périgord. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, sauna and hot tub. All guest rooms in the... Located 12.1 km from Ajat Room from 85 €

Le Manoir des Cèdres      9 Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac Set in the market town of Rouffignac, this hotel is just 5 km from the prehistoric Rouffignac Cave. You can relax by the outdoor swimming pool or admire the manor’s large garden. The... Located 12.3 km from Ajat Room from 45 €

Hôtel- Restaurant La Renaissance      8.5 Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac Hotel La Renaissance welcomes you in Rouffignac, close to the Lascaux Caves and Sarlat. It offers 8 comfortable rooms. The rooms at La Renaissance feature a TV and Internet access and... Located 12.6 km from Ajat Room from 46 €

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