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Located on a rounded hillock, at an altitude of 268 meters, the village of Thenon was a "castrum" defensive position bounded on the west by "Fosse" today met. Occupied since prehistoric times, the territory of the commune Thenon contains several Palaeolithic, but the Gallo-Roman town that flourished. If the existence of the parish is recorded in the Cartulary of Saint-Amand-de-Coly since 1185, over the centuries, the spelling has varied Thenon. So until the early 13th century, only Teno is usual. But since 1209, the famous troubadour Bertrand de Born wrote Thenon. As to its etymology, it seems that Teno is from a personal name Gallo-Roman Attienus or Attenus, with the suffix-onem. The remains of the old hill fort are few. The square tower near the church, the apse of the 12th century has been preserved, should belong to the castle while thick walls can imagine this city houses nestled at the foot of the castle. Certainly this has been fortified on numerous occasions, a refuge for the people around, even if during the Hundred Years' War it was taken by the English for three and a half months. This castle burned by the English, as evidenced by the traces of fire on the tower was many times destroyed and rebuilt. The Lordship of Thenon, first possession of the Eagle, subsequently fell to the powerful family Hautefort, these links are strengthened by alliances like that between Aymard in 1237 by Faye, son of Adhemar, seigneur de Thenon, Marguerite de Born, daughter of the troubadour. Later, John Hautefort made his will and to Thenon "ensevely was in the church Thenon before the altar of St. Anne and the Virgin Mary at the tomb of his mother, with honorable burial according to quality." 7 km from the motorway interchange A89, Thenon is a gateway to the valleys of Vézère and Auvézère, and has many tourist facilities.
- The church whose bell tower is located, he seems to place the tower of the castle, in a Latin cross, has a triumphal arch semicircular arch and a cul-de-oven and a altar of Carrara marble dating from 1882.
- The hall was built in an area which still houses with charming houses gardens enclosed by dry stone walls, as in the street or Deported Berthelot Street.
- The Jarripigier (towards the pond) was at the time of the route of guns that important hamlet had its chapel and its cemetery. Stagecoach house at the intersection of major roads, Bordeaux, Perigueux and Brive-Cahors was probably a place of tolls.
- Sports & Recreation:
- Tennis
- Golf Balls
- Soccer field
- Pond (fishing, paddleboats)
- Hiking
- Patron's Day on 1 weekend of July
- Comice agricultural 2nd weekend of August
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 | 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 at 22 km from Thenon | From 15 € to 30 € per person |
|  | Restaurant de Laugerie Basse | Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil |  | | In exceptional and a very picturesque part cave, the Inn is nestled under the cliff in the direction of Perigueux, 1.5 km from Les Eyzies. Open since 1947, we will receive for three... | | Located at 22 km from Thenon | From 10 € to 25 € per person |
|  | Hôtel de France - Auberge du Musée | Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil |  | | L'Auberge du Museum you will enjoy the best of tradition grastronomique périgourdine by season and mood, you choose to take your e meals, room or terrace | | Located at 23 km from Thenon | From 15 € to 40 € per person |
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 | Chambre& table d'hôtes Les Châtaigniers  | Mauzens-et-Miremont |  | | Located in the heart of the Black Perigord 30 km from Sarlat. Heated pool. Entrance. Privés.4 health Rooms 2-3 people. and family suite of 2to 5 people. Wheelchair access. Verry quiet... | | Located at 20 km from Thenon | From 38 € to 49 € the double room |
|  | Du cote de brignac  | 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 at 21 km from Thenon | From 60 € to 70 € the double room |
|  | Lescure-haute  | Larche |  | | 3 independent suites very comfortable, spacious and well equipped with tv, dvd, mini bar, microwave. Exceptional view of the Brive Basin, you'll be seduced by the calm and green.... | | Located at 27 km from Thenon | From 60 € to 65 € the double room |
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 | Gites à la ferme Milhac-Oie en Périgord SPECIAL OFFER | Milhac-d'Auberoche |  | | Rent your holiday a lodging, an apartment or mobile home in a farm in Perigord, close a small quiet rural village, Chartroule familly welcomes you in the heart of the Dordogne, and... | | Located at 12.6 km from Thenon | From 330 € to 480 € per week |
|  | Gîte La Deymarie | Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac |  | | Lodging in an old farm consisting of 2 flats, located 700m from the town of Rouffignac Saint Cernin (24580) provided major shops, doctor, pharmacy ... Cottage consists of a kitchen... | | Located at 12.7 km from Thenon | From 180 € to 320 € per week |
|  | Domaine de Landrevie | Saint-Geyrac |  | | Holiday ordered 3 or 4 * 4 to 6 persons with large pool and tennis court, playground ball, long walks in our beautiful countryside close to Sarlat, Les Eyzies and attractions of the... | | Located at 13.5 km from Thenon | |
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 | Hpa la garenne  | Peyrignac |  | | Want to make your stay an unforgettable, to make you happy, Go to 2, 4, 6 or even between friends, family, colleagues, between the singles outdoor hotel offers the warren to form stays... | | Located at 9.7 km from Thenon | 10,50 € per day |
|  | Camping naturtiste Le Coteau de l'Herm | Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac |  | | Naturist family friendly, quiet in the heart of Perigord. GPS: 45.07095 N, 0.97207 E. Spacious, including 25 with electricity, no water nearby, panoramic views across. Playground with... | | Located at 11.2 km from Thenon | |
|  | Les Tourterelles SPECIAL OFFER | Tourtoirac |  | | You will find, in a wooded park of 12 hectares in the beautiful valley of the Auvézère, camping Les Tourterelles at 35 km north-east of Périgueux. The valley represents multiple opportunities... | | Located at 15.2 km from Thenon | From 17 € to 29 € per day |
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 | Le Hameau Du Moulin  | Montignac |  | | Situated in the heart of the Périgord Noir region, 25 kilometres from Sarlat, this residence is ideal for family holidays and offers charming maisonettes equipped with modern facilities.... | | Located at 11 km from Thenon | Room from 27 € |
|  | Hostellerie La Roseraie  | Montignac |  | | The hotel welcomes you in a 19th century bourgeois mansion alongside a river, in the village of Montignac. The swimming pool set in the huge 6000m²-garden, the fragrant 100 year-old... | | Located at 11.1 km from Thenon | Room from 80 € |
|  | Hotel Restaurant Le P'tit Monde | Montignac |  | | The Hotel Restaurant le P'tit Monde is ideally situated in the black Périgord region, in Vézère Valley, more precisely in the city centre of Montignac-Lascaux. Le P'tit mode offers... | | Located at 11.3 km from Thenon | Room from 45 € |
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