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)
Population14642 inhabitantsSévigny at 6.2 km (9 min)
Density850 inhabitants/km²Goulet at 6.4 km (8 min)
National labelsSaint-Loyer-des-Champs at 6.5 km (7 min)
Chief townAlençon (at 50 km, 38 min)Aunou-le-Faucon at 6.7 km (9 min)
DepartmentOrneSilly-en-Gouffern at 7.9 km (9 min)
RegionLower NormandySearch another town
LOCATION

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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.

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Places of interest include the town's historic centre and lace museum
The towns of Alençon and Argentan are ambassadors of refined lacemaking expertise
Best places of the Orne
Best places of Lower Normandy
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. 3°C - Max. 7°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 3°C - Max. 8°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 9°C
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 ArgentanFrom 50 € to 80 € the double room 
La Ferme de l'Isle aux oiseaux    
9.7
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 
Pierre & Denise boulier à Ecouché    
8.7
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 
Les fermes de florence  
9.8
Les Champeaux
We invite you to discover the land of Camembert in Normandy. 2 cottages (sleeps 6) with sauna, billiards, home cinema and two hotels. For nature lovers in search of calm and authenticity...
Located 19.3 km from ArgentanFrom 550 € to 890 € per week 
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 Argentan370 € per week 

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HOTELS
Inter-Hotel Aries     
6.9
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 60 €
Hostellerie De La Renaissance    
7.7
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 64 €
Manoir de Coulandon    
9
Argentan
This 15th-century manor is located 2 minutes from Argentan in the heart of the Orne department. It is a country-style guest house offering a 1500 m² garden with barbeque facilities....
Located in ArgentanRoom from 60 €

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Orne
Hotel Golf & Spa Resort Bellême
Located in the heart of Normandy, Hotel Domaine du Golf de Bellême boasts a spa and a 18-hole golf course. Hotel du Golf...
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