Orne facts for kids
The Orne (number 61) is a special area in France, a bit like a county or state. It's located in the Normandy region. The main city, called its 'prefecture,' is Alençon. Other important towns are Argentan and Mortagne-au-Perche. The name 'Orne' comes from the Orne River, which flows right through this area.
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History of Orne
The Orne area was created a long time ago, in 1790. It was one of the first 83 'departments' that France set up back then.
Geography of Orne
The Orne department shares its borders with several other areas in France. These include:
A very large forest called the forêt des Andaines (Andaines Forest) is also found here. It covers a huge area of about 105,000 hectares, which is like 260,000 acres!
Culture and Specialties
The Orne region is famous for several delicious foods and drinks, especially those made from apples and pears. Some of its well-known specialties are:
- Camembert cheese, which is very popular
- Pommeau, a mix of apple juice and apple brandy
- Poiré, a bubbly drink made from pears, similar to cider
- Cidre, a popular apple drink
- Calvados, a strong apple brandy
The Orne is also known for its trotting horses. These horses are specially trained for racing, where they trot instead of gallop.
Famous Monuments
A château is the French word for a large country house or a castle. The Orne department has several beautiful châteaux:
- Château of Sassy
- Château médiéval de Domfront (Medieval Castle of Domfront)
- Château of Couterne
- Château of La Ferté-Fresnel at La Ferté-Frênel
- Château of Carrouges
Images for kids
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Abbey of Saint-Evroult-Notre-Dame-du-Bois
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Juvigny-sous-Andaine
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Haras national du Pin
See also
In Spanish: Orne para niños
