Orne places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Orne department of Normandy. See also our Orne travel guide
Alencon
There are several sites of historical interest in Alencon, best known as a centre for lace production See guide
Argentan
Despite extensive war time damage Argentan has retained several sites of interest See guide
Bagnoles de l'Orne
The town of Bagnoles-de-l'Orne is very pleasant, and well known as a spa town See guide
Belleme
Belleme is one of several small attractive villages within the Perche Natural Regional Park See guide
Domfront
The castle forms an excellent backdrop to the cobbled streets in the old town of Domfront See guide
Haras du Pin
The Haras du Pin is the oldest of the national horse training centres in France, and preserves its 18th century buildings See guide
Le Perche
The peaceful countryside of the Perche Natural Regional Park has lots of opportunities to enjoy the natural environment See guide
Les Jardins de la Mansoniere
Les Jardins de la Mansoniere is a lovely garden in the charming village of St-Ceneri-le-Gerei See guide
Mortagne-au-Perche
There are several places of historic interest to discover here at Mortagne-au-Perche, within the Perche Natural Regional Park See guide
Saint-Ceneri-le-Gerei
Saint-Ceneri-le-Gerei is a very pretty village in the Regional Natural Park of Normandie-Marne. See guide
Sees
The cathedral is the famous attraction at Sees, but there are other sites of interest in the town and the nearby Ecouves Forest to explore See guideFor more information see the Orne guide
Market towns & days in Orne
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Alencon: Tuesday & Thursday all day & Sunday & Saturday
Argentan: Tuesday & Friday
Bagnoles-de-l'Orne: Wednesday & Tuesday & Saturday & Friday
Briouze: Monday
Flers: Wednesday & Saturday
La Ferte-Mace: Thursday
Le Mele-sur-Sarthe: Wednesday
Le Theil: Wednesday
Longny-Au-Perche: Wednesday
Mortagne-Au-Perche: Saturday all day
Remalard: Monday
Sees: Saturday
Tourouvre: Friday
Trun: Thursday
Vitrai-sous-Laigle: Tuesday
Tourist attractions to visit in Orne
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
4* Towns in Bloom
Saint-Fraimbault
Ville d'etape
Tourouvre
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Jardin de la petite Rochelle
Sassy
National Monuments
Carrouges Chateau
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Saint-Ceneri-le-Gerei: See tourist guide