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

Bagnoles-de-l'Orne, Orne, France
Bagnoles-de-l'Orne, Orne, France · © VoyageForum

Key Facts

  • Type de lieu: department.
  • Intérêt touristique: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
  • Localisation:
  • Heure locale: Heure : Orne
  • Code département: 61.
  • Départements limitrophes:
  • 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

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.

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