Argentan, Administrative center in Orne department, France.
Argentan is a city in Normandy that stretches along the Orne River with stone buildings, residential neighborhoods, and industrial zones woven throughout. The urban layout combines older districts with functional areas that serve the daily needs of those who live here.
The city suffered heavy bombardment in June 1944 during World War II and endured significant destruction. The years that followed brought extensive reconstruction that reshaped the city's appearance.
The weekly market in the city center brings residents together to trade regional products and local specialties. You can observe everyday Norman traditions as people shop for food, crafts, and goods that reflect the area's character.
A railway station connects the city to Paris and Granville, making it accessible by train. Local bus lines serve surrounding communities and offer ways to explore the wider area.
The city operates a mixed heating network that uses both wood and gas to warm municipal buildings and homes. This energy system reflects a practical approach to heating in a modern French city.
Location: Orne
Location: canton of Argentan-Est
Location: canton of Argentan-Ouest
Location: arrondissement of Argentan
Elevation above the sea: 167 m
Shares border with: Sévigny, Juvigny-sur-Orne, Moulins-sur-Orne, Sai, Boischampré, Sarceaux, Gouffern en Auge
Phone: +33233364000
Email: mairie@argentan.fr
Website: https://argentan.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.74444,-0.02028
Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:17
Château des Ducs
155 m
Église Saint-Germain d'Argentan
72 m
Argentan Abbey
219 m
Maison des Fossés Tanarès
248 m
Église Saint-Martin d'Argentan
305 m
Donjon d'Argentan
174 m
Tour Marguerite
189 m
Maison de Henri IV
19 m
Chapelle Saint-Nicolas d'Argentan
112 m
Statue de la Vierge, Argentan
133 m
Hôtel Servain
113 m
Hôtel d'Aumont-de-la-Vente
90 m
Hôtel du comte de Lonlay
252 mMaison Lemonnier
53 mHôtel du Moulin de Fontenelle
211 m
Hôtel Ango-de-la-Motte
51 m
Habitation de l'abbesse des Bénédictines
238 m
Église Saint-Loyer de Saint-Loyer-des-Champs
5.6 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité d'Urou
2.7 kmÉglise Saint-Michel d'Argentan
807 m
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Coulandon
1.7 km
Town hall of Argentan
285 m
Chapelle Saint-Loyer de Boischampré
5.6 km
Église Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-des-Champs
3.2 km
Chapelle Saint-Marc de Grogny
4.5 kmAbbaye Notre-Dame d'Argentan
906 m
Chapelle Saint-Roch de Saint-Roch
1.8 kmStatue, Work of art
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