Argentat
Argentat is in the Correze department of the Limousin region, on the upper reaches of the Dordogne River of south-west France.
It is downstream from Argentat that the Dordogne Valley 'as we think of it' really starts - above the village are various dams and barrages (the first being the barrage of Argentat, close to the village) that make water navigation impossible.The countryside of the region is characterised by wooded valleys and small unspoiled villages, and of course the river itself. Very attractive and unspoiled!
Your best starting point in Argentat is the tourist office, to get a copy of the map of the town showing a recommended route for walking and highlighting the main places to visit.
Medieval houses line the streets that run down to the river in Argentat and are pleasant to explore on foot. Several small chapels and convents are also located in the streets of the town. There are some grander medieval houses of note such as the 15th century Manoir de l'Eyrial and the Chateau Neuville. The pleasure comes equally from the small details that you pass - the ancient stone rooves, the stone cross in the wall on the quais...
Continue your walk along the river front, past the old houses and quais, which is also is very attractive. Cross the bridge for a nice view back of the town and river.
The town also has a small museum (summer only) that explains the history of Argentat.
There are a handful of restaurants along the river if you wish to extend your stay a little to enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
A popular side trip from Argentat is to see the Merle Towers, a series of ancient towers and fortifications in an attractive, and naturally defensive, valley near the town in a bend of the river.
The river above the town, along the series of barrages and the Gorges de la Dordogne, also has many scenic highlights - viewpoints, chateau remains, watersports on the lakes etc
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Tourist Classifications for Argentat
- approved Station Verte - resort paying particular attention to its natural environment
Places to visit near Argentat, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Argentat.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
29 km: Autoire (Most beautiful village) 17 km: Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne (Riverside village) 30 km: Carennac (Most beautiful village) 22 km: Curemonte (Most beautiful village) 28 km: Loubressac (Most beautiful village)
See also Argentat (version Francais)
