Holiday apartments B&B and Art Breaks in Nontron, Dordogne

The Area
Nontron

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Ramparts of Nontron, Dordognemap of the dordogne

 

Historic Nontron sits between Limoges, Angoulême and Perigueux in the  Aquitaine region.

 

NontronJardin des Arts, nontron dordogne

Stroll through the "Jardin des Arts" with its specially commissioned fountains and enjoy panoramic views over the Bandiat valley.


The Art Centre at the Espace Paul Bert is modern and inviting showing a variety of contemporary and traditional works of art. http://poleexperimentalmetiersda.typepad.com
Image on the left - 'Godefroy de Virieu residence (Photo by Bernard Dupuy)
Image on right - Furniture concepts by Matali Crasse (Photo by Bernard Dupuy)
nontron knives
The famous Nontron knife with its boxwood handle is still produced in Nontron using the same methods as in the 15th century. You can visit the strikingly modern factory with shop which overhangs the gorge.
Every year at the beginning of August the town hosts France's major two day knife festival with demonstrations of traditional blacksmith's skills.


Stained glass window restoration and creation by SARL MARTIN LG ,Nontron

For more information visit
www.nontron.fr
www.pays-nontronnais.com/index.htm

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