Postcard Series 20: Argenton Sur Creuse, Central France
Population: 5,146 (1999) France Total: 64,473,140
Capital: Paris
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: French
Famous Landmarks (in and around the area): Gallo-Roman city of Argentomagus, Villages of Saint-Benoît-du-Sault and Gargilesse, River Creuse, Musée de la Chemiserie et de l’élégance masculine (Shirt Museum), Valencay,
Oradour-Sur-Glane, Brenne Natural Park, Châteauroux, Eguzon
Links:
Holiday in Central France
Argentomagus Museum
Official Website of Argenton Sur Creuse (in French)
Argenton Sur Creuse from what I read is a “lively market town situated on the banks of river Creuse” in Central France. It has historic sites dating back to the middle ages with cobblestone paths, picturesque medieval houses and quaint little shops. It was known in the golden ages for its fashion industry, examples of which may be found at the “Musée de la Chemiserie et de l’élégance masculine” whew! or simply, the Shirt Museum. I would love to see what kind of fashion and real clothing they have during that time!
Sounds really lovely to visit someday! 🙂
Notice the stamp? Is that one of the biggest stamps you’ve seen or what?! (Thank you very much Sheila. It took me awhile to post here but I found my way eventually!)
December 4th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Wow! How strange it is to see my own writing appear on the screen! Thank you so much for posting this, and also featuring my blog. I got the message you left for me. I’ll send you an email.
December 13th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Lol. You’re very welcome Sheila! I really liked the postcard and stamp! Happy Holidays.