Loiret
Sign in to saveLoiret (; ) is a department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of north-central France. It takes its name from the river Loiret, which is contained wholly within the department. In 2023, Loiret had a population of 691,268.
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Loiret is a department (administrative division) located in north-central France within the Centre-Val de Loire region, named after the Loiret River that flows entirely within its borders. With a population of 691,268 as of 2023, it represents a significant population center in that part of France.
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- Prefecture building in Orléans
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- Flag of the Department of Loiret.svg
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- Location of Loiret in France
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- History
- Geography
- Demography
- Principal towns
- Economy
- Politics
- Current National Assembly Representatives
- Transport
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Loiret (; ) is a department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of north-central France. It takes its name from the river Loiret, which is contained wholly within the department. In 2023, Loiret had a population of 691,268.
Its prefecture is Orléans, which is about southwest of Paris. As well as being the regional prefecture, it is a historic city on the banks of the Loire. It has a large central area with many historic buildings and mansions. Orléans Cathedral, dating back to the 13th century, was rebuilt after Protestant forces destroyed it in 1568. Loiret has two subprefectures, in Montargis and Pithiviers. It is famous for its several châteaux.