Argentan

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION		CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Argentan	Sarceaux at 2.5 km (5 min)
Insee code	61006	Urou-et-Crennes at 3.7 km (6 min)
Postcode	61200	Fontenai-sur-Orne at 4.4 km (6 min)
Latitude	48.7440010	Sai at 4.7 km (7 min)
Longitude	-0.0165660	Juvigny-sur-Orne at 4.9 km (9 min)
Altitude	From 152 to 228 meters	Moulins-sur-Orne at 5.1 km (6 min)
Surface	18.18 km²	Occagnes at 5.9 km (7 min)
Population	14642 inhabitants	Sévigny at 6.2 km (9 min)
Density	850 inhabitants/km²	Goulet at 6.4 km (8 min)
National labels		Saint-Loyer-des-Champs at 6.5 km (7 min)
Chief town	Alençon (at 50 km, 38 min)	Aunou-le-Faucon at 6.7 km (9 min)
Department	Orne	Silly-en-Gouffern at 7.9 km (9 min)
Region	Lower Normandy	Search another town

LOCATION

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
Transport	Train station of Argentan
Information points	Tourist Office of Argentan
Monuments	Church Saint-Germain, Church Saint-Martin
Performance halls	Quai 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.

LINKS

www.argentan.fr

Official website of the City of Argentan

RELATED ARTICLES
Argentan	Places of interest include the town's historic centre and lace museum
Needlepoint lace	The towns of Alençon and Argentan are ambassadors of refined lacemaking expertise
Orne travel guide	Best places of the Orne
Lower Normandy travel guide	Best places of Lower Normandy
Photos of Alençon	Photos of the category "Alençon" to view and download
Photos of Argentan	Photos of the category "Argentan" to view and download
Photos of the Orne	Photos of the Orne to view and download
Photos of Lower Normandy	Photos of Lower Normandy to view and download

WEATHER

BEDS & BREAKFASTS

	Manoir de coulandon Argentan
	Here is a brief descrition of our 15th century house. A long drive lined with hundred year old lime trees leads you to our estate.
	Located in Argentan	From 50 € to 80 € the double room

VACATION RENTALS

	Au coeur de la suisse normande La Forêt-Auvray
	Detached house. Dirty living room with sofa tv dvd kitchen, bathroom with shower sal 1 bedroom 1 bed 2 p 1 sofa bed 1 bedroom 1 bed 2 p 1 p 1 bed courtyard terrace with views of the...
	Located 26 km from Argentan	370 € per week