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Orne
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A few châteaux, one or two tourist spots (Bagnoles-de-l'Orne, Saint-Céneri), and above all a natural setting perfect for green tourism (Perche, Alpes mancelles, Suisse normande) make up the main attractions of the department.
Overview of Orne

Key Facts
- Type de lieu: department.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Localisation:
- Heure locale:
- Code département: 61.
- Départements limitrophes:
- Préfecture: Alençon
- Sous-préfectures: Argentan, Mortagne-au-Perche.
- Nombre de communes: 412.
- Population: 287,750 inhabitants (2014).
- Superficie: 6,103 km².
- Densité: 47 inhabitants/km².
- Point le plus haut: Signal d'Écouves (413 m).
- Point le plus bas:
- Littoral: 0 km, no maritime access.
- Intérêts (rated ): Nature ; Culture ; Relaxation-holidays
- Site internet: http://www.ornetourisme.com
Climate and Weather
Tourism
A few châteaux, one or two tourist spots (Bagnoles-de-l'Orne, Saint-Céneri), and above all a natural setting perfect for green tourism (Perche, Alpes mancelles, Suisse normande) make up the main attractions of the department.