Orne is a deeply rural and tranquil department of hedgerows, horse breeding farms, and manor houses, nestled in the Normandy countryside. It’s where tradition meets green beauty.

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Alençon, the capital, is famed for its lace-making and elegant streets. Argentan, Flers, and Mortagne-au-Percheoffer historic centres and peaceful town life. The Perche Regional Natural Park is a standout, with forests, rolling hills, and picture-perfect villages.

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This is equestrian country—the Haras du Pin, the “Versailles of the Horse,” is a national treasure. Bagnoles-de-l’Orne, a Belle Époque spa town surrounded by forest, is a unique wellness retreat.

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Property is full of charm: timber-framed cottages, stone farmhouses, noble manors, and country estates are available at very reasonable prices. Orne is ideal for those seeking pastoral living in a little-known gem of Normandy.