Orne
Sign in to saveOrne (; or ) is a department in the northwest of France, named after the river Orne. It had a population of 275,201 in 2023.
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Orne is a department (administrative region) located in northwestern France and takes its name from the Orne River that flows through it. With a population of 275,201 as of 2023, it is one of France's regional divisions that helps organize local government and services.
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- Prefecture building of the Orne department, in Alençon
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43 sectionsContents
- History
- Geography
- Geology
- Hydrology
- Fauna and Flora
- Economy
- Employment
- Production in Orne
- Food and Drink Production in Orne
- Dairy products and cheeses
- Fruit-based products
- Demographics
- Principal towns
- Politics
- Presidential elections 2nd round
- Current National Assembly Representatives
- Administrative division of the Orne
- Culture
- Notable annual events in Orne
- Music festivals
- Fairs and gastronomy
- Sport
- Football
- Horse racing
- Transport
- Road
- Rail
- Bus
- Air
- Tourism
- Overview
- Main attractions
- Heritage sites
- Museums
- Gardens
- Towns and villages
- Natural areas
- Other attractions
- Accommodation
- Economic impact
- See also
- References
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Orne (; or ) is a department in the northwest of France, named after the river Orne. It had a population of 275,201 in 2023.
== History == Orne is one of the original 83 départements created during the French Revolution, on 4 March 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Normandy and Perche.