Argentan

Argentan

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownArgentanSarceaux at 2.5 km (5 min)
Insee code61006Urou-et-Crennes at 3.7 km (6 min)
Postcode61200Fontenai-sur-Orne at 4.4 km (6 min)
Latitude48.7440010Sai at 4.7 km (7 min)
Longitude-0.0165660Juvigny-sur-Orne at 4.9 km (9 min)
AltitudeFrom 152 to 228 metersMoulins-sur-Orne at 5.1 km (6 min)
Surface18.18 km²Occagnes at 5.9 km (7 min)
Population15082 inhabitantsSévigny at 6.2 km (9 min)
Density829 inhabitants/km²Saint-Loyer-des-Champs at 6.5 km (7 min)
National labelsAunou-le-Faucon at 6.7 km (9 min)
Chief townAlençon (at 50 km, 38 min)Silly-en-Gouffern at 7.9 km (9 min)
DepartmentOrneVrigny at 9.3 km (10 min)
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TOWN PRESENTATION

City to human scale located in a limestone plain, surrounded by forests and Gouffern Ecouves.

With a rich past, the city has a tradition Argentan old lace, with the famous Point Argentan.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Monuments to be missed: the church of Saint Germain (visits in summer), the tower, the tower Marguerite, the many mansions, the water of Noah ...
  • Various tours are offered free. A discovery trail was also created: you can discover the city walking freely. This circuit has also been adapted for children aged 7 to 12 years, with a questionnaire and the opportunity to win a gift in the end.
  • The Lace House is also to discover, in groups or alone: it has the lace in all its forms, needle, bobbin or mechanical. Temporary exhibitions are held annually. For example, in 2006, the exhibition showed dresses and underwear for the seamstress Chantal Thomass.
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Argentan
Information pointsTourist Office of Argentan
MonumentsChurch Saint-Germain,   Church Saint-Martin
Performance hallsQuai des Arts

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • The night market is held every year in early July.
  • Quasimodo Fair takes place annually the weekend after Easter.
  • Exhibitions are held throughout the year in the Chapel of St. Nicolas where the Office of Tourism.
  • The Media and the Hospital are also exhibitions.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

The carriage rides are held every summer to explore the city and its immediate surroundings.

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Tour and tasting in a Norman vineyardLocal flavours6 €Vendeuvre (29 km)

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Places of interest include the town's historic centre and lace museum
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WEATHER
Friday 24 May
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Saturday 25 May
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Sunday 26 May
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RESTAURANTS 
La Renaissance  
8.2
Argentan
Between Caen and Alençon, not far from the shores of the Orne and the landing beaches, this is a paradise for hiking and horseback riding. The playground Arnaud Viel also, where head...
Located in Argentan28 € per person 
Le Pavillon de Gouffern  
7.3
Silly-en-Gouffern
Le Pavillon de Gouffern, hunting lodge elegantly renovated eighteenth century, offers a gastronomic tradition in Norman. You will enjoy specialties while enjoying an exceptional se...
Located 6.4 km from Argentan34 € per person 
L'Ansolina  
7.7
Écouché
In love with a kitchen 'Aux Mille Plaisirs', discover the palette of Ansolina favorite recipes, combining flavors Norman Palace today, preserving the natural products of the soil. You...
Located 8.6 km from Argentan36 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La Ferme de l'Isle aux oiseaux    
9.3
Fontenai-sur-Orne
A 3 km from the center of silver, the Ferme de l'Isle birds, is an ancient fortified farm, dating from the eighteenth century. The arrangement of buildings form a courtyard, landscaped,...
Located 4.8 km from ArgentanFrom 75 € to 110 € the double room 
Les Grands Prés    
10
Argentan
Charming room on the ground floor of our beautiful home, an old renovated farmhouse situated in a green setting. It is an ideal place to stay for those who love tranquility, nature...
Located in Argentan68 € the double room 
Pierre & Denise boulier à Ecouché    
9
Écouché
Village house. Upstairs: 1 bedroom (1 bed 2 pers., Poss 1 bed 1 pers.), Bathroom, private toilets. 1 room with balcony access to the garden (1 lit 2 pers., 1 bed 1 pers., 1 convertible...
Located 8.4 km from ArgentanFrom 45 € to 50 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
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Pertheville-Ners
3 cottages 5 to 6 people, fully equipped, in a quiet and green from a forest and fishing ponds. 35 minutes from Caen and the sea Ouistreham, Cabourg. 5 km from Falaise, the aquatic...
Located 16.1 km from ArgentanFrom 280 € to 390 € per week 
La p'tite maison du lavoir
Vaudeloges
If you want to discover the Normandy between friends or family completely restored in 2013 in an old building 'the wash house Little Miss', offers tranquility and relaxation of footpaths...
Located 22 km from ArgentanFrom 280 € to 400 € per week 
La Cour Mare - Normandie -61120 Crouttes
Crouttes
The Court Mare is a typical 17th century farmhouse situated in the hills of the Pays d'trough between Calvados and the Orne; The Court Mare is located in the peaceful village of Crouttes...
Located 23 km from Argentan825 € per week 

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HOTELS
Inter-Hotel Aries     
7
Argentan
This pleasant and quiet hotel is situated near the heart of the historic town of Argentan and features quality accommodation and a friendly, helpful staff. Guestrooms are comfortable...
Located in ArgentanRoom from 62 €
Hostellerie De La Renaissance    
8
Argentan
Situated close to the Normandy beaches, Hostellerie De La Renaissance offers elegantly decorated rooms. It features a gastronomic restaurant with an award winning top chef. All the...
Located in ArgentanRoom from 74 €
Hôtel Le Donjon    
7
Argentan
This hotel is a 10-minute walk from Argentan Train Station and 150 metres from Château des Ducs. It offers soundproofed rooms, free Wi-Fi access and a restaurant. All the heated rooms...
Located in ArgentanRoom from 41 €

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Hôtel ibis Alençon
Located in Alençon city centre, Hôtel ibis Alençon offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage room and free Wi-Fi access. Château...
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