ARGENTAT

'Argentat' is a small town and commune of the Corrèze ''département'', in the Limousin ''région'' of France. It is the capital of the canton of Argentat.^[1]

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Geography

Sights

Links

Geography

Argentat is situated on the Dordogne River, to the south west of Bort-les-Orgues. It is the point where the Maronne, a tributary of the Dordogne, converges with the famous river. It lies on the border of three regions, Limousin, Quercy and Auvergne, although it officially lies within the Limousin region.

Sights

The Dordogne River is an impressive sight and flows beneath a viaduct, Le Pont de la République, linking the north and south sections of the town.^[2]

Links

1. Official Office of Tourism website for Argentat
2. Sights in Argentat (French, English Available)