Nontron

Nontron

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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)
Population3516 inhabitantsAugignac at 8.7 km (10 min)
Density142 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

Saturday morning market.

Carnival of the bellows in April.

Feast of the knife: the first weekend of August.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Grand Etang and Branlant Roc in Saint-Estephe.

Tour Piégut-Plovers.

Museum of Slipper and the Weavers Castle Varaignes.

Mill Pinard Bourdeix.

Villages of St. Jean de Cole, Brantome.

Caves of Villars.

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

PHOTOS
The Castle
 
The night
The Lake Nouailles
 
Old Town
The Garden of Art
 
The Castle
Tower
 
Tower
The Lake Nouailles
 
Gardens
Overview (© e.groenewoud)
 
Murals (© e.groenewoud)
Party pool (© e.groenewoud)
 
Knife Day
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WEATHER
Sunday 19 May
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Min. 3°C - Max. 16°C
Monday 20 May
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Min. 3°C - Max. 18°C
Tuesday 21 May
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Le Moulin du Roc  
9
Champagnac-de-Belair
Nestled in a pretty little village of Périgord, Le Moulin du Roc invites you to relax in an exceptional setting. This former mill nut oil was built in 1670 on the Dronne river which...
Located 15.6 km from Nontron52 € per person 
Auberge de l'Etang Bleu  
4
Vieux-Mareuil
The Auberge de l'Etang Bleu is a small hotel-restaurant of charm in a shaded garden in front of a beautiful pond. The view is beautiful and peaceful place. Landscape and local cuisine...
Located 15.9 km from Nontron53 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le mas du soir, dordogne, Périgord Vert    
8.9
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 
Les Touilles  
Piégut-Pluviers
Not far from the road D675 but situated in the forest we have our 3 bedrooms B&B. Nestled in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional Périgord Limousin, Property covers 3 ha wood, river,...
Located 13.1 km from Nontron40 € the double room 
Au Coin du Feu en Périgord Vert    
10
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La Chapelle-Faucher
In our B & B Au Coin du Feu, we offer you 3 bedrooms. Family atmosphere, children welcome. Off-season promotions. 10% discount for 4 consecutive nights in June, July, August and Se...
Located 17.3 km from NontronFrom 30 € to 40 € the double room 

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Château de la Glaudie  
10
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...www.laglaudie.com.
Located 10.4 km from NontronFrom 445 € to 695 € per week 
Domaine de Maumont
Milhac-de-Nontron
High capacity cottage can accommodate 4 to 11 people, and a separate cottage 4 people.
Located 12.8 km from NontronFrom 450 € to 635 € per week 
'Chez le Belge'
Soudat
Old stone farmhouse restored in the country in a country style. Located in a very quiet village but close to all tourist and sport activities.
Located 13.1 km from NontronFrom 500 € to 900 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping Wakan-Tanka / La Bucherie  
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    
9.1
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Brantôme
Camping Brantome Peyrelevade is located 1 km from downtown Brantome. The site is bordered by the river Dronne. Pitches 100 to 200 m² with or without electricity. Two bathrooms including...
Located 18.8 km from NontronFrom 14 € to 20 € 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 Nontron13.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
Motel Grill Les Coursaux     
7.9
Nontron
This 2-star 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...
Located in NontronRoom from 55 €
Logis Hostellerie de l'Auberge de L'Étang Bleu     
7.7
Vieux-Mareuil
Located in the village of Vieux-Mareuil, near Brantôme, the Auberge De L'Etang Bleu is set in 10 hectares of beautiful gardens and woodland. It offers attractive and peaceful rooms....
Located 15.3 km from NontronRoom from 70 €
Le Moulin Du Roc     
8.6
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 108 €

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Résidence In-Sarlat
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