L'Aigle
Sign in to save'''L'Aigle' is a commune in the Orne department in Normandy in northwestern France. Before 1961, the commune was known as Laigle. According to Orderic Vitalis, the nest of an eagle (aigle'' in French) was discovered during the construction of the castle.
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Key facts
- French commune.name
- L'Aigle
- French commune.commune status
- Commune
- French commune.image
- L'Aigle ville 9.jpg
- French commune.caption
- The chateau in L'Aigle
- French commune.image coat of arms
- Blason L Aigle.svg
- French commune.arrondissement
- Mortagne-au-Perche
- French commune.canton
- L'Aigle
- French commune.INSEE
- 61214
- French commune.postal code
- 61300
- French commune.mayor
- Philippe Van-Hoorne
- French commune.term
- 2020–2026
- French commune.intercommunality
- Pays de L'Aigle
- French commune.elevation m
Key dates
- Inception
- 1010
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- commune of France
- Official name
- Laigle
- Demonym
- Aiglons
- Country
- France
- Located in
- arrondissement of Mortagne-au-Perche
- Population
- +7663
- Area
- +18.02
- Elevation
- +238
- Capital of
- canton of l'Aigle
- Shares border with
- Saint-Symphorien-des-Bruyères
- Official website
- www.ville-laigle.fr
Article
12 sectionsContents
- Meteorite
- Population
- Points of Interest
- National heritage sites
- Transport
- Notable people
- Heraldry
- Events
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Climate
- See also
- References
'''L'Aigle' is a commune in the Orne department in Normandy in northwestern France. Before 1961, the commune was known as Laigle. According to Orderic Vitalis, the nest of an eagle (aigle'' in French) was discovered during the construction of the castle.
The river Risle flows through the commune.