Agonac
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Agonac ( ) is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is situated on the small river Beauronne, north of Périgueux. Agonac station has rail connections to Bordeaux, Périgueux and Limoges.
Agonac ( ) is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is situated on the small river Beauronne, north of Périgueux. Agonac station has rail connections to Bordeaux, Périgueux and Limoges.
Population
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
Communes of the Dordogne department
References
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