Country France Department Orne Population (2013) 7,983 Local time Monday 1:52 AM | Region Normandy Intercommunality Pays de l'Aigle Area 18.02 km² Arrondissement Mortagne-au-Perche | |
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Canton L'Aigle-Est & L'Aigle-Ouest Weather 8°C, Wind SW at 13 km/h, 78% Humidity | ||
L'Aigle is a commune in the Orne department in Basse-Normandie in northwestern France.
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Map of 61300 L'Aigle, France
This commune used to be known as Laigle. According to Orderic Vitalis, the nest of an eagle (aigle in French) was discovered during the construction of the castle.
The Risle river flows through the commune.
Meteorite
On 26 April 1803 a meteoroid entered the Earth's atmosphere and air burst over L'Aigle.
Events
Twin towns – Sister cities
L'Aigle is twinned with:
References
L'Aigle Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA