Agonac () is a

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in the

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in southwestern

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. It is situated on the small river Beauronne, north of

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Agonac station Agonac is a railway station in Agonac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The station is located on the Limoges-Bénédictins - Périgueux railway line. The station is served by TER Ter or TER may refer to: Places * River Ter, in Essex, England * Ter ...

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

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invasions.

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