Abjat sur Bandiat

Abjat sur Bandiat is a commune in the Périgord Vert, made up of a multitude of small villages and crossed by a tumultuous stream , the Bandiat . It is a popular destination for nature lovers , who will find peace and rest there, even if in summer, the village knows how to come alive with a joyful and friendly atmosphere!

Many hiking trails are accessible on the municipal territory, because after all, you are in the heart of the Périgord Limousin Regional Natural Park . Go to the Town Hall website , which has detailed these steps for hikers. The GR 4 crosses the town, it walks not far from the GR 654 which goes towards the village of Saint-Saud-Lacoussière.

Funny information: as in all the villages of Périgord Vert, a large population of Britons has settled down and energizes daily life. Bringing with them some of their customs like the CONKERS game, an old schoolyard game. Each participant hangs a chestnut from a string and the goal is to break his neighbor's. The French championships for this fun game take place in Abjat every fall!

In the past, this area of Périgord Vert was dotted with forges that worked with iron ore. This results in some industrial remains, visible during walks. Stroll through the main village, you will see the Saint-André church and a pretty fountain. In the municipality, is the Château de l'Etang, an opulent house dating from the ^19th century.