| GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION | CLOSEST TOWNS | |||
| Town | Bénévent-l'Abbaye | Marsac at 4.3 km (5 min) | ||
| Insee code | 23021 | Mourioux-Vieilleville at 5.3 km (6 min) | ||
| Postcode | 23210 | Le Grand-Bourg at 6 km (7 min) | ||
| Latitude | 46.1178990 | Chamborand at 6.7 km (8 min) | ||
| Longitude | 1.6286220 | Aulon at 6.9 km (8 min) | ||
| Altitude | From 402 to 545 meters | Ceyroux at 7.8 km (9 min) | ||
| Surface | 11.56 km² | Arrènes at 8.1 km (9 min) | ||
| Population | 855 inhabitants | Montaigut-le-Blanc at 9.7 km (10 min) | ||
| Density | 74 inhabitants/km² | Saint-Priest-la-Plaine at 10.1 km (12 min) | ||
| Chief town | Guéret (at 25 km, 28 min) | Augères at 10.9 km (13 min) | ||
| Department | Creuse | Saint-Pierre-de-Fursac at 12.4 km (14 min) | ||
| Region | Limousin | Search another town | ||
| LOCATION |
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| TOWN PRESENTATION |
Stop on the Road to Santiago (road to Vezelay) Bénévent-l'Abbaye has developed around the abbey. The abbey, built in the 12th century, is dedicated to Saint Bartholomew. Its architecture is Celtic-Romanesque.
| SIGHTSEEING |
The Celtic-Romanesque abbey.
The Scénovision, local museum recalling the history of liquor Benevento: The Beneventine.
Many outdoor activities in a conservation area.
Possibility to rent a donkey for a family hike.
| Detailed information | |
| Information points | Tourist Office of Bénévent-l'Abbaye |
| Monuments | Church Saint-Barthélémy |
| EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS |
The moutonnades the patronal feast of St Bartholomew, festival taking place over three days in late August. The name of this festival recalls the history of butchers shippers (herd) of Bénévent-l'Abbaye whose origin dates back over 300 years.
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