Nontron, commune in Dordogne, France
Nontron is a commune in the Dordogne department of southwestern France. The area includes the main town center and the surrounding countryside with fields, forests, and scattered villages.
Nontron began as the ancient settlement of Nonantrodūnum and served as a trade hub in the region. Throughout the Middle Ages and into modern times, it remained significant as a local administrative and market center.
The name Nontron derives from the Latin 'Nonantrodūnum', referencing the ancient settlement that once occupied this location. The town maintains this historical connection as part of its local character and identity.
The commune is easily accessible by road and offers basic services for visitors exploring the Dordogne region. The area can be visited year-round, though spring and fall offer the most pleasant conditions.
Nontron has a long-standing reputation for knife-making, a craft tradition passed down through generations. Visitors can observe local artisans at work and appreciate the quality of these traditional blades.
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Château de Nontron
204 m
Tabataud Quarry
1.2 km
Église Saint-Martial
1.6 km
Église Notre-Dame-des-Clercs de Nontron
329 m
Église du Petit Saint-Martin
2.2 km
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens de Savignac-de-Nontron
4.9 kmMusée départemental de la poupée et du jouet
254 m
Viaduc de Nontron
523 mScenic viewpoint
217 mScenic viewpoint
443 mMonument aux morts
209 mWayside cross
4.8 kmBust, Work of art
209 mStatue, Work of art
1.1 kmWork of art, statue
448 mMonument aux morts
450 mWayside cross
4.9 kmMemorial
4.9 kmWayside cross
4.9 kmStatue, Work of art
579 mWater well
4.8 kmWayside cross
5.3 kmMemorial
4.9 kmWayside cross
1.6 kmMemorial, war memorial
298 mCastle
2.6 kmCastle, manor house
1.2 kmCastle, manor house
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