Saint-Astier is located in the heart of Perigord, close to the motorway exit (A89) and the city of Perigueux.
This city is named after the hermit Asterius who lived in the hills above the city.
Its fortified church wiped more havoc, it was rebuilt in the 12th century and will see several changes over the centuries.
Saint-Astier is known for the production of lime (world famous) that allows the restoration of many listed buildings and also by the Training Centre of the Gendarmerie Forces.
| Municipality | Saint-Astier |
|---|---|
| Postcode | 24110 |
| Tourism label |  |
| Latitude | 45.1452020 (N 45° 8’ 43”) |
| Longitude | 0.5277800 (E 0° 31’ 40”) |
| Altitude | From 58m to 222m |
| Surface area | 34.25 km² |
| Population | 5429 inhabitants |
| Density | 158 inhabitants/km² |
| Prefecture | Périgueux (19.3 km, 24 min) |
| Insee code | 24372 |
| Intercommunality | CC Isle Vern Salembre en Périgord |
| Department | Dordogne |
| Territories | Aquitaine, Périgord |
| Region | New-Aquitaine |
| Saint-Léon-sur-l'Isle | 4.9 km (7 min) |
|---|---|
| Léguillac-de-l'Auche | 6.9 km (9 min) |
| Montrem | 6.9 km (12 min) |
| Saint-Germain-du-Salembre | 7.2 km (10 min) |
| Annesse-et-Beaulieu | 7.4 km (10 min) |
| Saint-Aquilin | 7.4 km (9 min) |
| Razac-sur-l'Isle | 7.4 km (10 min) |
| Neuvic | 7.7 km (11 min) |
| Grignols | 10.4 km (15 min) |
| Manzac-sur-Vern | 10.5 km (12 min) |
| Saint-Jean-d'Ataux | 10.5 km (15 min) |
| Chantérac | 10.8 km (14 min) |
| Segonzac | 12.3 km (15 min) |
| Marsac-sur-l'Isle | 12.5 km (16 min) |
| Douzillac | 12.5 km (17 min) |
The fortified church (XI-XV century), Chapel of the woods (Chapel of St. Astier), Castle Puyferrat (fifteenth century opportunity to visit), the Château du Puy (private), Castle Crognac .. .
| Monuments | |
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| Transport |
| Last name | Activity type | Rate | City |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Sports sensations | 20 € | Cornille (22 km) |
 | Entertainment | 7 € to 10 € | Brantôme en Périgord (26 km) |
 | Nature and the great outdoors | 10 € to 60 € | Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt (42 km) |
 | Sports sensations | 45 € | Excideuil (46 km) |
 | Local flavours | Free | Saint-Médard-de-Guizières (49 km) |
| Last name | Outing type | Difficulty | Duration | Departure municipality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Cycling itinerary | Easy | 4:00 | Trélissac (20 km) |
 | Hike | Easy | 4:00 | Paussac-et-Saint-Vivien (23 km) |
 | Hike | Easy | 4:00 | Paussac-et-Saint-Vivien (23 km) |
 | Hike | Intermediate | 4:00 | Antonne-et-Trigonant (25 km) |
 | Hike | Intermediate | 5:00 | Antonne-et-Trigonant (25 km) |
