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Argonay

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Savoie

Commune of Haute-Savoie located on the banks of the Filière, between the commune of Annecy and the new commune of Fillière, Argonay takes place at an altitude of 545 m. It is located not far from Villaz, Poisy and Villy-le-Pelloux.

Originally the property of the lords of Monthoux, the commune of Argonay subsequently became the possession of the counts, then the dukes of Savoy. Of very ancient origin, from the 11th century according to different historians, it was previously focused on agricultural activities.

Argonay experienced significant demographic growth in the second half of the 20th century, notably with the establishment of a Dassault Aviation factory.

Geographical information

MunicipalityArgonay
Postcode74370
Tourism label
Latitude45.9446490 (N 45° 56’ 41”)
Longitude6.1390930 (E 6° 8’ 21”)
AltitudeFrom 456m to 738m
Surface area5.16 km²
Population3781 inhabitants
Density732 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureAnnecy (6.7 km, 12 min)
Insee code74019
IntercommunalityCA du Grand Annecy
DepartmentHaute-Savoie
TerritoryAlps
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Epagny Metz-Tessy5.5 km (9 min)
Charvonnex5.9 km (10 min)
Villaz6.5 km (10 min)
Annecy6.9 km (12 min)
Poisy9 km (11 min)
Nâves-Parmelan9.1 km (14 min)
Cuvat9.3 km (12 min)
Villy-le-Pelloux9.7 km (12 min)
Allonzier-la-Caille9.9 km (12 min)
Sillingy10.7 km (14 min)
Dingy-Saint-Clair11.2 km (13 min)
Sevrier11.3 km (18 min)
La Balme-de-Sillingy11.3 km (13 min)
Lovagny12.4 km (15 min)
Veyrier-du-Lac12.6 km (19 min)

Things to see and do

Rebuilt in the 14th century on the site of an older building of which we can see some remains, the Château du Barrioz is located near a large fir wood. It appears as an imposing square construction covered with a four-sided roof, a typical example of old Savoyard fortified houses. It is still possible to admire two round towers which formerly belonged to the surrounding wall.

Don't miss a trip to the Saint-Christophe church. Built in the 15th century then burned down in the 16th, it was greatly altered in the 17th and 18th centuries. Inside, it is possible to admire several objects classified as Historic Monuments, including a statue and a chalice.

Let yourself be seduced by the 19th century Desjardins Chapel, an elegant neo-Romanesque style building in cut stone, or by the old bread oven brought back into service during the local apple festival.

Events and festivities

Food market every Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., parking lot of the multipurpose room, route du Parmelan.

Concerts are organized in June on the occasion of the Music Festival.

Every first Sunday of autumn, the town offers its traditional apple festival with numerous activities for the whole family.

Weather

Thursday 18 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 9°C
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Friday 19 april
Min. 1°C - Max. 11°C
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Saturday 20 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 11°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Themed Escape Game
Entertainment24 € Annecy (2.8 km)
Canyoning trip to Annecy's most beautiful spots
Sports sensations50 € to 65 € Annecy (3.3 km)
Bike hire on the shores of Lake Annecy
Sports sensations12 € to 20 € Annecy (4.8 km)
Year-round canyoning with an expert guide
Sports sensations45 € to 90 € Annecy (5.1 km)
Hot air balloon flight around Lake Annecy
Sports sensations280 € La Balme-de-Sillingy (7.9 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Taillefer Duingt loop
HikeIntermediate3:30Lathuile (18.8 km)
Mountain Coal
HikeIntermediate6:00Lathuile (21 km)
Mijouet circuit through the woods of Juffly
HikeEasy1:30Fillinges (29 km)
Circuit The low mountains of the Pays de Gex
HikeIntermediate4:45Péron (32 km)
The Séran and the Cerveyrieu waterfall
HikeEasy2:30Artemare (35 km)

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Hotels

Your holidays
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A restaurant
A rental car
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