Argagnon

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Argagnon
Argagnon (France)
Argagnon
region Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Department Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Arrondissement Pau
Canton Artix and Pays de Soubestre
Community association Lacq-Orthez
Coordinates 43 ° 27 ′  N , 0 ° 41 ′  W Coordinates: 43 ° 27 ′  N , 0 ° 41 ′  W
height 66-209 m
surface 9.33 km 2
Residents 702 (January 1, 2017)
Population density 75 inhabitants / km 2
Post Code 64300
INSEE code 64042

Saint-Pierre Church of Argagnon

Argagnon is a French municipality with 702 inhabitants (at January 1, 2017) in the department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques in the region Nouvelle-Aquitaine . The municipality belongs to the Arrondissement of Pau and the canton of Artix et Pays de Soubestre (until 2015: canton of Arthez-de-Béarn ).

The inhabitants are called Argagnonais .

geography

Argagnon is located about 36 kilometers northwest of Pau between Pau and Orthez in the Béarn .

The community is surrounded by the neighboring communities:

Argagnon is located in the Adour catchment area on the right bank of the Gave de Pau and on the left bank of one of its tributaries, the Ruisseau de Clamondé.

history

The area of ​​the municipality has been populated since prehistory due to its favorable geographical location on the banks of the Gaves de Pau . This is proven by finds of clay dishes that go back to the Iron Age . The presence of residents during the occupation by the Roman Empire is evidenced not only by the etymology of the place name, but also by the Roman military camp at the site of today's castle park. It is believed that the name Arganion goes back to the designation "Manor of Arcanius".

Paul Raymond, archivist and historian of the 19th century, noted the mention of the settlement under the name Arganion in 977 in the Copial Book of Bigorre County . In a census in 1385 9 households were counted and it was noted that the village is in the Bailliage of Pau. The introduction of a fiefdom in 1538 also shows the establishment of the nobility in the community.

On April 8, 1851, the municipalities of Argagnon and Marcerin were merged to the municipality of Argagnon-Marcerin, with the name Marcerin being withdrawn over time.

Paul Raymond noted the mention of Marcerin under the name Marcerii in 1345 by a notary from Pardies . In the census of 1385, 12 households were counted and, as in Argagnon, it was noted that the village is in the Bailliage of Pau.

Population development

year 1962 1968 1975 1982 1990 1999 2006 2009 2014
Residents 374 468 505 501 695 711 707 730 722
Until 1836 without residents of Marcerin

From 1962 official figures excluding residents with a second residence

Sources: EHESS / Cassini until 2006, INSEE from 2009

Attractions

  • The Saint-Pierre church , dedicated to the apostle Simon Peter , was originally built in the Romanesque style in the 11th century. Around 1866 an extension was carried out under the direction of the architect Jean Touzis from Pau. Two side chapels and the sacristy were added, the vault construction and roof were renewed. A year later the walls were raised by 1.35 m.
  • Turoû de Dous Garos: This is a former fortified camp from earlier times. It consists of three terraces that rise 90 m above the level. Ditches and three earth walls surround the camp. Fragments of mosaic and especially clay dishes from the Iron Age show that the site was used after its early fortification.

Economy and Infrastructure

In addition to agriculture, the proximity to the industrial area of Lacq determines the economic life in the municipality and ensures a growth in the population.

Argagnon is located in the AOC zone of Ossau-Iraty , a traditionally made cheese made from sheep's milk.

Active workplaces by industry on December 31, 2014
total = 71

traffic

Argagnon is connected to the Routes départementales 275 and 817 (former national road N117) and is connected to other municipalities of the department by lines of the Transports 64 bus network via Pau and Orthez .

The railway line from Pau to Bayonne crosses the town, but Argagnon has no stopping point.

Web links

Commons : Argagnon  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Pyrénées-Atlantiques Gentile ( fr ) habitant.fr. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
  2. ↑ Ma commune: Argagnon ( fr ) Système d'Information sur l'Eau du Bassin Adour Garonne. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
  3. ^ Paul Raymond: Dictionnaire topographique du département des Basses-Pyrénées ( fr ) In: Dictionnaire topographique de la France . Imprimerie nationale. P. 10.108. 1863. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
  4. ↑ a b Regional Council of Aquitaine: Argagnon ( fr ) Visites en Aquitaine. Archived from the original on January 18, 2017. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
  5. ↑ Notice Communale Argagnon ( fr ) EHESS . Retrieved January 18, 2017.
  6. ↑ Populations légales 2014 Commune d'Argagnon (64042) ( fr ) INSEE . Retrieved January 18, 2017.
  7. ↑ Conseil régional d'Aquitaine: Église Saint-Pierre ( fr ) Visites en Aquitaine. Archived from the original on January 18, 2017. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
  8. ↑ église paroissiale Saint-Pierre ( fr ) Ministry of Culture and Communication . Retrieved January 18, 2017.
  9. ↑ Conseil régional d'Aquitaine: Turoû de Dou Garos ( fr ) Visites en Aquitaine. Archived from the original on January 18, 2017. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
  10. ↑ Actimage: Accueil. In: inao.gouv.fr. January 14, 2019, accessed February 3, 2019 (French).
  11. ^ Dossier complet - Commune d'Argagnon (64042) - Insee. In: insee.fr. Retrieved February 3, 2019 (French).