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Argentan is found in the Orne department of Normandy, 60km south from Caen.

Dating back to Roman times the town has had a 'colourful' history - unfortunately involving frequent destruction - both in the Middle Ages during the wars between the French and the English, and during the 20th century, above all during the Battle of Argentan in 1944 towards the end of the Second World War, which resulted in very major damage to the town.

Argentan is set on the River Orne, in the rolling agricultural region of Normandy, on the edge of the Natural Regional Park of Normandy-Maine, and close to the forests of Ecouves and Gouffern..

Despite the earlier damage, the location of the town and its remaining sights make it an interesting town for a stopover, and as a base for exploring the region.

Within the town, you can see the 12th century Marguerite Tower (once part of the town fortifications); the substantial 12th century donjon (castle keep); the St Nicolas Chapel and the castle (now the Palace of Justice) dating from the 14th century, and a couple of other medieval churches-  the churches of Saint-Germain and Saint-Martin..

There are also some fine townhouses lining the streets and an impressive half-timbered house.

The Tourist Office have a leaflet suggesting the best route to explore the town, or if you prefer a bit of luxury, you can explore Argentat in a horse-drawn carriage.

Note: the town was birthplace for the artist Fernand Leger (see the house at 5, Rue des Jacobins)

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Tourist Classifications for Argentan

- Listed as "Plus Beaux Detour" town in France (ie recommended stopover place)

Places to visit near Argentan, France

Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Argentan.

Some places to visit within 30 km: 25 km: Falaise (Town)

See also Argentan (version Francais)