Bonnat, Creuse

Bonnat ( Occitan Bonnat ) is a commune with 1295 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011) in the Limousin region. It is located in the department of Creuse, Gueret district, and is the main town ( chef-lieu ) of the Canton of Bonnat. The inhabitants are the Bonnachonnes.

Geography

Bonnat is about 17.5 kilometers north-east of Gueret in the Massif Central on the Petite Creuse.

History

1158 place as Bonacum, 1287 as Bonnacum is mentioned.

Demographics

Only residents with a primary residence

Attractions

  • The church of Saint -Sylvain from the 13th and 14th centuries
  • The Lavoir
  • The village of Long Devant l' Eau, a district, offers an impressive view over the valley of the Petite Creuse
  • The Château du Rateau
  • The Château de Mornay

Personalities

  • François Binet (1880-1930), politicians (including the Minister of Agriculture )
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