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Argentine

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Savoie

Village of Savoie, at the gates of the Maurienne valley, Argentine takes place at the foot of the Lauzière massif, about fifty kilometers from Chambéry. It is located not far from Bonvillaret, Montsapey and Saint-Georges-d'Hurtières.

Installed at more than 450 meters of altitude, the town of Argentine takes its name from the silver lead mines of Montchabert. The activity melted besides the wind up throughout the Middle Ages. Mining was also resumed during the 19th century, as was quarrying slate or talc quarry. Today, hydroelectric plants have taken over the village territory.

At the heart of the Savoie, Argentine seduces passing visitors with its architectural and historical heritage, but also with its proximity to some of the most beautiful sites in the region.

Geographical information

MunicipalityArgentine
Postcode73220
Latitude45.4936030 (N 45° 29’ 37”)
Longitude6.3132670 (E 6° 18’ 48”)
AltitudeFrom 326m to 2696m
Surface area28.03 km²
Population972 inhabitants
Density34 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureChambéry (48 km, 42 min)
Insee code73019
IntercommunalityCC Porte de Maurienne
DepartmentSavoie
TerritoryAlps
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Épierre5.6 km (8 min)
Saint-Pierre-de-Belleville6.3 km (11 min)
Val-d'Arc6.7 km (10 min)
Saint-Léger8.5 km (15 min)
Saint-Alban-d'Hurtières9.1 km (15 min)
La Chapelle9.9 km (12 min)
Montgilbert11.2 km (21 min)
Bonvillaret11.8 km (22 min)
Saint-Georges-d'Hurtières11.9 km (17 min)
Aiton12.4 km (20 min)
Les Chavannes-en-Maurienne14.5 km (15 min)
Montsapey14.5 km (24 min)
Saint-Rémy-de-Maurienne15 km (17 min)
Bourgneuf16.3 km (20 min)

Things to see and do

Destroyed at the beginning of the 17th century, the church of Argentine was completely rebuilt in 1632. At the end of the 19th century, it was enlarged with the addition of aisles and a platform. Its portal of 1636 is classified as an historic monument. It has a molded cast iron frame decorated with a chestnut and the coat of arms of Castagneri, family at the origin of the reconstruction. Visit on reservation in town hall.

While strolling in the village, you will also be able to discover the tower of the Bishops, only vestige still standing of the medieval castle. Against the cemetery, it dates from the twelfth century.

Not far from the castle of Castagneri of the sixteenth century, do not miss the tower of the twelfth century.

The Félicien museum allows you to discover the daily life of the peasants of the past. Workshops for the youngest are regularly offered.

Several marked hiking trails allow you to discover the local flora and fauna on foot or by mountain bike. Recreational activities include tennis, archery and fishing.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Natural sites

Events and festivities

Photos

Excerpt of a scene of the films shown at the Museum of Félicien
Excerpt of a scene of the films shown at the Museum of Félicien
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Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. -3°C - Max. 7°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 8°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 4°C - Max. 13°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Rafting on the Doron de Bozel
Sports sensations88 € Aime-la-Plagne (23 km)
Family rafting course in the Isère gorges
Sports sensations62 € Aime-la-Plagne (23 km)
Discover wine through wine tourism in all its forms
Local flavours38 € to 120 € Porte-de-Savoie (24 km)
Tailor-made photo shoot
Arts and Crafts120 € to 190 € Villarembert (28 km)
Escape game and scavenger hunt in the great outdoors
Entertainment60 € Beaufort (32 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Arpettaz loop
HikeEasy2:00La Léchère (7.7 km)
Celliers avalanche path
HikeEasy2:00La Léchère (7.7 km)
Arpettaz Lake
Village visitIntermediate4:30Celliers (8.4 km)
Celliers Loop
HikeEasy2:00La Léchère (8.5 km)
The Pissus
HikeEasy3:00La Léchère (8.8 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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