Bonnac, Ariège
Bonnac (French pronunciation: [bɔnak]; Occitan: Bonac) is a commune in the Ariège department of southwestern France. It lies between the altitudes of 237 and 413 m. The village currently lies at the bottom of a hill but was previously located on the hill as evidence by remains of foundations. A castle, now ruined, lay on top of the hill and was itself built on top of Roman foundations. The most notable building is the Eglise Saint-Pierre which dates to the 12th century and houses a baptismal font dating back to the early Romanesque era. PopulationInhabitants of Bonnac are called Bonnacois.
See alsoBonnac is home to a number of companies, including Laines Paysannes, whose aim is to promote wool as a natural and sustainable resource. Laines Paysannes is committed to supporting a traceable, local wool industry. (https://laines-paysannes.fr) References
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