Montargis, Medieval commune in Centre-Val de Loire, France
Montargis is a commune in the Loiret department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The town extends along the Loing River and Briare Canal, with 131 bridges crossing the waterways that flow through its streets and neighborhoods.
In 1427 French forces successfully defended the town against a siege by the Earl of Warwick during the Hundred Years War. This military success strengthened the position of the region during the long conflict between France and England.
The Museum Girodet in Hotel Durzy displays numerous paintings from the neoclassical period, including works by local artist Anne-Louis Girodet-Trioson. The collection documents the artistic production of the region and offers insight into late eighteenth and early nineteenth century painting.
The town maintains direct train connections to Paris and Orleans, with the journey to the capital taking about one hour. Visitors wanting to explore the numerous bridges and waterways should plan several hours for a walking tour.
During the early 1920s future Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping worked at the Hutchinson rubber factory while studying in the town. The factory was part of a program that brought young Chinese to France to both work and receive an education.
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Château de Montargis
379 mMaison Feuillette
915 m
Musée Girodet
289 m
Église de la Madeleine de Montargis
170 m
Caserne Gudin
960 m
Lac des Closiers
650 m
Salle des Fêtes de Montargis
500 m
Pont de la Chaussée
344 m
Borne de jonction du canal de Briare
248 m
Couvent des Ursulines de Montargis
429 m
Château de Lorris
314 m
Maison double, 17-19 rue du Loing
171 mMusée du Gâtinais
287 m
Chapelle Saint-Louis
445 m
Passerelle de la Marolle
323 mImmeuble, 10 rue du Four-Dieu
78 mMireille Korman
918 mMonsieur Maitre
306 mPaul Baudin
344 mWork of art
1.8 kmMirabeau
546 mScenic viewpoint
303 mStèle Victimes STO Montargis
1.3 kmHenriette Korman
918 mWork of art
1.3 kmJacqueline Korman
918 mChawa Korman née Lipskiew
918 mLysora Korman
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