Agonac Explained

Agonac
Commune Status:Commune
Arrondissement:Périgueux
Canton:Trélissac
Insee:24002
Postal Code:24460
Mayor:Christelle Boucaud[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Intercommunality:Le Grand Périgueux
Coordinates:45.2933°N 0.7508°W
Elevation Min M:110
Elevation Max M:224
Area Km2:37.22

Agonac (in French pronounced as /aɡɔnak/) is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is situated on the small river Beauronne, 12km (07miles) north of Périgueux. Agonac station has rail connections to Bordeaux, Périgueux and Limoges.

History

The settlements "Borie-Vieille" and "Les Cadagnes" have yielded prehistoric remains.

In the 11th century, the village was built on a hill controlling valleys with difficult access. Agonac was one of four fourtresses and protected the area from the Norman invasions.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 2 December 2020. fr.