L'Aigle
L'Aigle is a commune in the Orne department in Normandy in northwestern France. Before 1961, the commune was known as Laigle. According to Orderic Vitalis, the nest of an eagle (aigle in French) was discovered during the construction of the castle.
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The chateau in L'Aigle | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of L'Aigle | |
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| Coordinates: 48°46′N 0°38′E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Orne |
| Arrondissement | Mortagne-au-Perche |
| Canton | L'Aigle |
| Intercommunality | Pays de L'Aigle |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Philippe Van-Hoorne |
| Area 1 | 18.02 km2 (6.96 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | 7,824 |
| • Density | 430/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 61214 /61300 |
| Elevation | 195–277 m (640–909 ft) (avg. 210 m or 690 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
The river Risle flows through the commune.
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