#normandy geography
- Argentan — A town in northwestern France, situated in the Orne department within the Normandy region, historically renowned as a major center for fine lace production (Argentan lace); also, the name of a silvery-white metallic alloy made of copper, nickel, and zinc, structurally used as an argent silver substitute in silversmithing and industrial cutlery. In a geographical and economic sense, the locality represents a historical transport hub along the Orne river, marked by medieval remains and ducal fortifications.