Agonac


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.

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.