Nontron

Nontron

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownNontronSaint-Martial-de-Valette at 2.1 km (3 min)
Insee code24311Savignac-de-Nontron at 5.4 km (8 min)
Postcode24300Saint-Martin-le-Pin at 6.2 km (8 min)
Latitude45.5304020Sceau-Saint-Angel at 7.5 km (10 min)
Longitude0.6622390Saint-Front-sur-Nizonne at 7.7 km (9 min)
AltitudeFrom 152 to 308 metersSaint-Estèphe at 8.1 km (11 min)
Surface24.67 km²Lussas-et-Nontronneau at 8.5 km (10 min)
Population3458 inhabitantsAugignac at 8.7 km (10 min)
Density147 inhabitants/km²Le Bourdeix at 9.1 km (12 min)
National labelsSaint-Pardoux-la-Rivière at 10.2 km (12 min)
Chief townPérigueux (at 46 km, 50 min)Champeaux-et-la-Chapelle-Pommier at 11.2 km (13 min)
DepartmentDordogneÉtouars at 11.3 km (15 min)
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

At the heart of the Parc Naturel Périgord-Limousin, Nontron, sub-prefecture and capital of Perigord Green lives up to its name, lies at the crossroads of Aquitaine, Limousin and Poitou-Charentes. It glows in the center of a triangle-Perigueux-Limoges Angouleme, offering TGV station, airport and motorway nearby. Nontron has made tourism a priority, supported by the creation of the Experimental center for arts and crafts, development tool for economic, cultural and tourist.


SIGHTSEEING

Pole Experimental Arts and Crafts, the castle, together: the "Pôle Métiers d'Art" and its exhibits, "space crafts" dedicated professionals, "the boutique business of arts", "the Gardens of the Arts "which combines artistic creations and exotic plantations and" space metal blades and "dedicated to the history and current events of the knife.

The city comes alive. In August, around his cutlery tradition and creation, the "Feast of the Knife" became one of the great European events coutelières. Over the months, the carnival of the bellows, the African celebration, the former book fair, the antiques fair, the choirs and theatrical events, the International Organ Festival, summer flea markets are open to the attention visitors. Theater, auditorium and cinema culture and broadcast entertainment.

The city was beautified: squares, streets, puys, fountains, crosses and other small items of heritage were highlighted. The organ was rebuilt to become a great instrument for voicing the greatest performers.

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Information pointsTourist Office of Nontron
MonumentsCastle of Nontron

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Market on Saturday morning.

Day of the knife: the second weekend of August.

Carnival of the bellows in April.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Grand Etang and Branlant Roc Saint-Estephe.

Tower Piégut-Piping.

Museum of slippers and the Weavers Castle Varaignes.

Moulin Pinard Bourdeix.

Villages Saint-Jean-de-Cole, Brantome.

Caves of Villars.

Castles of Champeaux-et-la-Chapelle-Pommier, Mareuil-and-Lussas Nontronneau, Bourdeilles ...

PHOTOS
At night
 
Overview (© e.groenewoud)
Party pool (© e.groenewoud)
 
Murals (© e.groenewoud)
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WEATHER
Sunday 3 June
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Min. 15°C - Max. 35°C
Monday 4 June
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Min. 12°C - Max. 21°C
Tuesday 5 June
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Min. 8°C - Max. 21°C
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Le mas du soir, dordogne, Périgord Vert    
8.8
Saint-Saud-Lacoussière
In the green countrysides near a little village you'll find bed and breakfast in well decorated, calm, and clean rooms. Good beds, good breakfast!
Located 11.5 km from Nontron40 € the double room 
La serenite  
Brantôme
Beutiful old farmhouse restored and run by retired hoteliers. Large garden.
Located 18.7 km from Nontron65 € the double room 
La ferme de masnaud    
8.8
Dournazac
At the heart of a farm 3 bedrooms await you calm and conviviality.
Located 22 km from Nontron45 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Château de la Glaudie  
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Milhac-de-Nontron
Le Château La Glaudie, 3 houses for your holidays, 2-5 persons with all comfort, fireplace, 50 acres pastures and forests, swimmingpool...
Located 10.4 km from NontronFrom 445 € to 695 € per week 
Maison de caractère en perigord  
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Busserolles
House entirely renovated, ranked 3 stars in préfecture. Avec its 5 bedrooms, it can accommodate 12 personnes. La private swimming pool to share (11mx5 m) is 200 m. Located in the regional...
Located 16.3 km from NontronFrom 1050 € to 1350 € per week 
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Set of 3 lodgings in regional park Périgord-Limousin built on large orchard (5000m²). Possibility to taste the fruits according period (cherries, plums, apples, pe ^ ches, pears...)...
Located 16.6 km from NontronFrom 300 € to 560 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
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Saint-Saud-Lacoussière
Our small scaled family orientated campsite can be found in the Dordogne in France. Sited in one of the national nature reserves we've tried to create a place where our guests can relax....
Located 14.7 km from NontronFrom 10 € to 15.50 € per day 
Camping brantôme peyrelevade    
9
Brantôme
We are located 1 km from downtown Brantome. The site is bordered by the river Dronne. Pitches 100 to 200 m² with or without electricity. Pitches stabilized for campers with preferential...
Located 18.9 km from NontronFrom 11 € to 17 € per day 
Parc Verger    
8.8
Champagnac-la-Rivière
Located in the heart of France easily near the A20 and a few kilometers from the N21 Parc Verger is run by Bob and Di Banks in a beautiful part of the Perigord Limousin Natural Park....
Located 29 km from Nontron18.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
Motel Grill Les Coursaux     
7.9
Nontron
Motel Grill Les Coursaux enjoys a perfect location in the Limousin-Périgord regional park, close to Limoges, Angoulême and Périgueux. Choose among 9 fully-equipped rooms in which you...
Located in NontronRoom from 55 €
Le Moulin Du Roc     
8.8
Champagnac-de-Belair
Nestled in Champagnac de Belair, in the heart of the Périgord, le Moulin du Roc was built in 1670 on the Dronne, a river which runs through its grounds. The thirteen rooms of the Moulin...
Located 15.5 km from NontronRoom from 110 €
Chateau de la Borie Saulnier - Chambres d'Hôtes    
8.4
Champagnac-de-Belair
Set in a 5-hectare park in Périgord, Chateau de la Borie Saulnier is 3 km from Brantome. It offers an outdoor swimming pool and rooms overlooking the park. Guest rooms at Chateau de...
Located 15.8 km from NontronRoom from 79 €

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Résidence Manoa Vacances - Les Hauts De Sarlat
Situated 1 km from the historical city of Sarlat, this residence offers spacious, fully equipped apartments and has an outdoor...
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