Argentan 1881 – Gif sur Yvette 1955
This cubist painter spent the greater part of his childhood in Argentan where his mother’s house can still be seen at 5 rue des Jacobins.
As a tribute to this great humanist artist, the architecture of Argentan’s main hospital, which has recently been refurbished, has been inspired by his colours and subjects. A large fresco is also displayed in the foyer of Argentan railway station.

Argentan 1885 – Paris 1932
This painter, mainly known for his impressionist techniques, also practised cubism during the 1st World War.
The house where he was born can still be seen in the centre of Argentan.

Argentan – Paris 1628
This French architect worked in Argentan from 1590 to 1609. His main work was building the manoir d'Avoines (10 km from Argentan), the Saint-Pierre bell tower in Caen and Saint Germain Church in Argentan.

Argentan 1879 – Paris 1956
This French poet devoted his life to lyric poetry. He is the author of many works, which are now in Argentan’s Media library. A bust of him is opposite the Lycée Mezeray. A nursery school and a primary school are named after him.

Argentan 1935 – 1960
This cyclist won many competitions (French Grand Prix in 1955, Tour du Luxembourg in 1960) and was killed in a traffic accident in 1960.
The Argentan sports stadium is named after him.

Argentan 1871 – Grais 1947
Born in Argentan, Paul Daniel was a trail-blazer for the rotary engine for which he registered the first patent in 1898. He moved to the United States where he built a number of engines, including the largest ever built there: 1000 horse-power at 640 rpm. He was appointed as engineer to the American government.
He returned to France in the 1920s and was awarded the Légion d’Honneur in 1930.

Born in Argentan in 1949, this painter first used watercolour before turning to painting in oils, trompe-l’œil or sculptures of animals. His works are exhibited throughout the world.

Born in Argentan in 1959, this philosopher is known for setting up the Université Populaire (an adult education centre) in Caen in 2002.