A mere hop away from Paris, the Mont-Saint-Michel and the Normandy coast, the Orne is a patchwork landscape with skies and luminosity that will amaze you, whatever the season.
Discover the gentle hills of the Perche, scattered with mansions, the rivers and pools of the verdant Pays d'Ouche, the Pays-d'Argentan-Pays d'Auge with its stud farms and orchards, the Bocage with its vast pastures dotted with pear trees, the Suisse Normande and its steep slopes and, finally, the Alpes Mancelles of the Pays d'Alençon.
The Orne also boasts the extensive woodlands of the Andaine and the Ecouves, the magnificent forests of the Perche with its hundred year oaks.
When you visit Bagnoles-de-l'Orne, fall in love with its romantic spa and touristic centre.
The inhabitants of the Orne have preserved an exceptional heritage. Lace, unrivalled throughout the world with the “Point d'Alençonî and the “Point d'Argentanî that have made the region famous.
Quality of life and conviviality are the keywords to your stay in the Orne. Both amateurs and gourmets will be seduced by our products. Camembert, cider, poiré, calvados not forgetting the black pudding of Mortagne and a plethora of other delights to awake your taste buds. These quality products have been awarded several “appellations d'origines contrôléesî.
Orne, “Land of championsî ! The love of the horse is alive and well and takes the form of a number of competitions, of trekking and of major events that unite those who are passionate about Man's most superb conquest. In the heart of an ideal horse-breeding region, the Haras National du Pin, an “Equine Versaillesî, founded under the auspices of the Sun King, is the jewel of all National Stud Farms.
Savoie
( 73 )
Very nice chalet at 15 minutes from the resort of La Plagne and Arcs in Savoie (73)
Semi-detached chalet situated in a small, typical Savoyard village.15 minutes from the resort of La Plagne and Arcs. Fully renovated and well situate...
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Bagnoles-de-l'Orne
A renowned thermal and tourist spa, Bagnoles-de-l'Orne combines the beneficial virtues of fresh air and water. The perfect destination for getting into shape, The Cerny space invites you to regain tone and vitality.
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Haute Marne
( 52 )
The Moulin de la Fleuristerie is the last place in France producing pistils and petals. Visit, discover the area, the art and the unique manufacturin...
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Orne
