Ayen

Ayen

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Ayen		Saint-Cyprien at 2.6 km (3 min)
Insee code	19015		Vars-sur-Roseix at 3.6 km (4 min)
Postcode	19310		Saint-Aulaire at 4.9 km (5 min)
Latitude	45.2477170		Segonzac at 6.8 km (8 min)
Longitude	1.3275690		Yssandon at 7.2 km (14 min)
Altitude	From 123 to 379 meters		Rosiers-de-Juillac at 8 km (9 min)
Surface	13.16 km²		Louignac at 8.2 km (9 min)
Population	700 inhabitants		Coubjours at 8.3 km (9 min)
Density	53 inhabitants/km²		Objat at 8.8 km (11 min)
National labels			Chabrignac at 9.2 km (10 min)
Chief town	Tulle (at 59 km, 55 min)		Brignac-la-Plaine at 10.2 km (11 min)
Department	Corrèze		Saint-Bonnet-la-Rivière at 10.8 km (12 min)
Region	Limousin		Search another town

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• Location:

• Ayen, capital of Canton, is dominated by the Ayen of Puy, the highest point of the Yssandonnais (377 m) between Vézère and Auvézère, meeting point of the Perigord and Limousin. Located on the set of Yssandonnais equidistant from Brive, Terrasson and Hautefort (20 minutes), Ayen is 15 minutes from the motorway and 10 minutes from Objat.
• Backed by its limestone hill, Ayen will surprise you with its charm, diversity of scenery that surrounds it and its mild climate.

• History of Ayen:

• The story goes back to 850 Ayen when Viscounts of Limoges decided to set this up against a fortress to monitor the area.
• For centuries, the castle and church of Lower Ayen were witnessed many clashes. We know for example that in 1181, Ayen Castle, seat of a châtellenie, was besieged by a garrison of Richard the Lionheart as the lords drove soon after. In 1371, the soldiers of Prince Edward seized the castle. The population of the area, led by a citizen of Limoges, blockaded the fortress, the garrison starved, and after 17 days, the skidder. The English were to invade the building again in 1416. On March 12, 1417, the lords of Blanchefort Treignac, Pierrebuffière, Chateauneuf Cars and treated with the lieutenant of the Viscount of Limoges for the destruction of this fort which there remains no trace.
• From the outset, Ayen consists of two entities: High Ayen where most of the business and services, and Ayen Netherlands, the primitive village in the 12th century called Ayen-l'Eglise because of the magnificent church stood there, surrounded by the hotel Chabroulie the noble, the castle became Chabroulie, and hotel Razat noble, always present and recently restored.

• Gastronomic specialties: Ayen is located on the Route de la Noix du Périgord and the Route de la Pomme du Limousin. Of ayennoix (shortbread with walnuts) are on sale at the bakery.

• Church with enfeus the 14th century.
• Low Ayen the private castle of the noble house Chabroulie and private Razat.
• Fountains and wash houses.
• Two tables of guidance.
• Walking itineraries are available for walkers and bikers, a grand tour of countries of limestone hills (48 km circuit), available from the Tourist Office.
• Arboretum of the Tuileries on the town of Ayen.
• Geocaching.
• Guided tours of Ayen on request, from 5 people.

• April: Tours of taste and taste of touring as part of the Sustainable Development Week.
• May: Ayen part in the festival of nature. Potters Market (Ayen is located on Route crafts workshop in the Limousin with artists from La Boissiere).
• Farmers' Market countries every Thursday evening at 17 hours, instead of the church in July and August. Market festive musical entertainment different every Thursday. Opportunity to buy fresh produce directly from producers and cook on site (giant barbecues).
• Hiking nightlife''Walk''or theatrical candlelight "tour narrated" in August, starting at the Tourist Office.
• Garage sale the first Sunday in September.
• Festival of the nuts and bread in October (every other year). The event is free for children and adults. Of fun events punctuate the day.
• Circuits treasure hunt for children available all year.

• Saint-Robert.
• Varetz: Les Jardins de Colette.
• Brive-la-Gaillarde.
• Leisure at Voutezac (canoeing, acrobranches, archery ...).
• Objat: aquatic center.
• Hautefort: castle and museum of the medicine.
• Tourtoirac: cave.
• Terrasson: Gardens of the Imagination, barge ride in the summer, the chocolate museum, ancient city.
• Pompadour: city of the horse.
• Allassac: seat of the Land of Art and History Vézère-Ardoise.

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Monday 13 February Day Night Min. -10°C - Max. -4°C

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 5°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 2°C

Le saint-robert Saint-Robert Dining on the terrace with views over the valley, home cooking, in which local products have a special place, duck breast, duck confit, veal chop Limousin. Located 2.8 km from Ayen From 20 € to 30 € per person

La residence Salagnac Traditional restaurant (menu item) and booking (gastronomic menus) Located 11.6 km from Ayen From 15 € to 30 € per person

Hotel ** Restaurant Ambroise   9.5 Uzerche Hotel Restaurant. Logis de France 2 Chimneys.   Calm and pleasant with a terrace overlooking the Vezere and a garden on the River. Our chef will find a gourmet kitchen that invites... Located 27 km from Ayen From 15 € to 35 € per person

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Manoir lascaux    SPECIAL OFFER Objat Ex-renovated mansion, with a park with trees and flowers including: 1 Bedroom suite with 2 / 4 pers. Shower room, wc, tv direct access outside - an upstairs room 2 pers. Shower room,... Located 6.4 km from Ayen From 50 € to 80 € the double room

Du cote de brignac     9.5 Brignac-la-Plaine Two beautiful cottages await the side of Brignac at the crossroads of the Corrèze and Dordogne. Outdoor swimming pool in a green and sunny terrace are at your disposal. Located 6.7 km from Ayen From 60 € to 70 € the double room

Ferme de la Borde     8 Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier In the quiet of a country divided between Perigord and Limousin, easily accessible (6 km from crossing highway A20-A89), a house with stones and ocher color slate stands amid a grove... Located 17.2 km from Ayen 52 € the double room

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Le Saint-Robert gite et chambres Saint-Robert Suite 50 m ² room with a double bed, living room with sofa bed, kitchenette with oven, electric plates, refrigerator, bathroom, private terrace, garden, with access to the pool at the... Located 2.7 km from Ayen From 480 € to 580 € per week

Gites la Colline   9.7   SPECIAL OFFER Saint-Solve Mirabelle, a pretty cottage in an old farm, beautiful countryside views. On the edge of La Chapelle Salamard, a tiny old village in the west of the Corrèze. Lounge/kitchen, upstairs... Located 7.7 km from Ayen From 340 € to 540 € per week

La fougeraie Salagnac Nearly Hautefort. Storey house, 4 / 6 persons, 3 bedrooms, bathroom. Courtyard, pool, barn converted into a games room. Spectacular view, quiet. Week from 380 € to 980 €, depending... Located 11.8 km from Ayen From 380 € to 980 € per week

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Hpa la garenne   Peyrignac La Garenne Camping & Caravanning***, open all year round and located at the gateway to the Périgord Noir, offers stays by the week, at night or in long weekend, in rented accommodation... Located 14.7 km from Ayen 12.20 € per day

Camping municipal du lac de pontcharal     9.7 Vigeois 80 squares of 100 m are located on nearly 3 acres of lawn, a gently sloping, the other on the terrace, facing the lake. Erables Lacina, birch trees and hedges surround the charming... Located 21 km from Ayen

Yelloh Village Lascaux Vacances   Saint-Amand-de-Coly Ideally situated next to the Lascaux Caves, the Lascaux Vacances Yelloh Village offers a break in the countryside under the shade of the truffle-producing oaks. Take a family tour of... Located 22 km from Ayen From 16 € to 31 € per day

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Chateau du Bois Noir     9.1 Perpezac-le-Blanc Chateau du Bois Noir is located in Perpezac-le-Blanc, in the Limousin region. It sits on a lovely garden with a terrace and features a traditional restaurant and bar. All of the non-smoking... Located 4.5 km from Ayen Room from 115 €

Hotel Le St-Robert     8.2 Saint-Robert Just 25 kilometres from Brive, near Limousin and Perigord, Hotel Le St-Robert sits on a hillside at the entrance of a medieval village, overlooking the valleys of the Yssandon. This... Located 5.5 km from Ayen Room from 68 €

Auberge Sur Vezere      8 Saint-Viance The Auberge sur Vezere is a charming, family-run hotel with a gourmet restaurant and free Wi-Fi. It is located in the scenic village of Saint Viance. The hotel is near the Brive la... Located 10.5 km from Ayen Room from 72 €

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