Culture and history
The Château d'Azy is located in Saint-Benin-d'Azy and is classified as a historic monument. It was built in construction phases dating from 1846 and 1851. Its architecture features a Neo-Renaissance style.
The Forge de la Guienne already existed in 1709. Its present-day building preserves the connection between industrial activity and the hydropower represented by the pond. The Forge de la Guienne was converted into a grain mill.
The lining of the Azy blast furnace is accessible and in very good condition. The Château du Vieil Azy is a destination for an outing in Saint-Benin-d'Azy.
Local life
The open-air market in Saint-Benin-d'Azy offers fruit and vegetables, butcher's products, and dairy products. La Fermille is a producers' shop and a workshop for cutting up and processing meat in Saint-Benin-d'Azy.
Those planning a stay in Saint-Benin-d'Azy can choose to rent a holiday apartment.
Events and trails
The Mercredis du Parc programme at Parc Rosa Bonheur in Saint-Benin-d'Azy offers free open-air concerts in July and August. The Trail des Amognes programme includes an 8 km hike along open paths, through forests and hamlets, with a panorama of Rongefer.
Nature
The Forêt des Amognes covers 1,500 hectares and is predominantly planted with oak and beech trees. Deer and wild boar are the main animals found in the Forêt des Amognes.
