Car Hire Argenton Sur Creuse - Mini guide to Argenton Sur Creuse

Argenton Sur Creuse is a tiny town and commune situated on the Creuse River, about 19km from Chateauroux. The town is near the ancient Roman city of Argentomagus. The name of this ancient town is derived from its role as an important center for silver in the Roman Empire.

Today Argenton Sur Creuse is a small French commune of about 5,200 people and houses many examples of the medieval architecture that is so widespread through much of France’s rural areas. The town has true cobblestone streets, a busy marketplace and old medieval homes situated on the banks of the river. During the middle ages the town was known for its fashion industry and it has a shirt museum displaying artifacts from that busy time. Nearby is the Brenne National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty that offers hiking, biking, caving, canoeing, fishing and moto-cross among other activities. For enthusiastic cyclists the Tour de France stage 5 finish is located at Charteauroux.

The town has many different restaurants, catering for all tastes and budgets, as well as cafes and bars situated throughout the city. The town also has its own swimming pool with slides. It has a railway connection to Paris with ongoing links to London, England. Despite being a small French commune Argenton Sur Creuse has much to offer the curious traveler. With its old world charm and new world beginnings, Argenton must be a stop on any tourist’s itinerary. Argenton Sur Creuse also has local transportation, as well as car hire locations in Limoges.

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