La Ferté-en-Ouche
In this article, we will explore the impact of La Ferté-en-Ouche in various areas of society. Since its emergence, La Ferté-en-Ouche has sparked interest and debate among experts and the general public. Over the years, La Ferté-en-Ouche has played a significant role in the way people relate to each other, in the evolution of technology, in the development of education, and in many other areas. Through detailed analysis, we will closely examine how La Ferté-en-Ouche has influenced the world we inhabit, and what perspectives it offers us for the future.
La Ferté-en-Ouche | |
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 The chateau in La Ferté-Frênel | |
Location of La Ferté-en-Ouche  | |
  La Ferté-en-Ouche  La Ferté-en-Ouche | |
| Coordinates: 48°50′28″N 0°30′40″E / 48.841°N 0.511°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Orne |
| Arrondissement | Mortagne-au-Perche |
| Canton | Rai |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Michel Le Glaunec[1] |
Area 1 | 131.69 km2 (50.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2022)[2] | 2,960 |
| • Density | 22/km2 (58/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 61167 /61550, 61470 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
La Ferté-en-Ouche (French pronunciation: [la fɛʁte ɑ̃.n‿uʃ], literally La Ferté in Ouche) is a commune in the department of Orne, northwestern France. The municipality was established on 1 January 2016 by merger of the former communes of Anceins, Bocquencé, Couvains, La Ferté-Frênel (the seat), Gauville, Glos-la-Ferrière, Heugon, Monnai, Saint-Nicolas-des-Laitiers and Villers-en-Ouche.[3]
Geography
The commune along with another 69 communes shares part of a 4,747 hectare, Natura 2000 conservation area, called Risle, Guiel, Charentonne.[4]
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 3,157 | — |
| 1975 | 2,887 | −1.27% |
| 1982 | 2,937 | +0.25% |
| 1990 | 2,940 | +0.01% |
| 1999 | 2,989 | +0.18% |
| 2007 | 3,292 | +1.21% |
| 2012 | 3,265 | −0.16% |
| 2017 | 3,217 | −0.30% |
| Source: INSEE[5] | ||
Notable buildings and places
National heritage sites
The Commune has 6 buildings and areas listed as a Monument historique
- Chateau of La Ferté-Frênel is a 19th century Chateau, which with its garden and grounds is classed as a Monument historique.[6][7]
- Château du Boële is an 18th century Chateau, based in Glos-la-Ferrière and classed as a Monument historique in 1974.[8][9]
- Church of Douet-Arthus is a 12th century Church, based in Heugon and classed as a Monument historique in 1997.[10][11]
- Menhir at Glos-la-Ferrière is Neolithic Menhir in Glos-la-Ferrière and was classed as a Monument historique in 1944.[12]
- Dolmen at La Ferté-Frênel is Neolithic Dolmen in La Ferté-Frênel and was classed as a Monument historique in 1944.[13]
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Saint-Sauveur church in Monnai -
Saint-Aubin church in Gauville -
Couvains church -
Town Hall of Gauville -
Heugon -
church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Denis in Heugon
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People linked with the commune
- Émile Bouhours (1870-1953), a French former road bicycle racer who won the 1900 Paris–Roubaix race was born here.[14]
- Paul Bunel (1882-1918), a Norman photographer was born here.[15]
See also
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to La Ferté-en-Ouche.
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
- ^ Arrêté préfectoral 26 October 2015 (in French)
- ^ "INPN - FSD Natura 2000 - FR2300150 - Risle, Guiel, Charentonne - Description".
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
- ^ "Domaine du château à La Ferté-Frênel - PA61000001". monumentum.fr.
- ^ "Domaine du château". www.pop.culture.gouv.fr.
- ^ "Château du Boële à Glos-la-Ferrière - PA00110812". monumentum.fr.
- ^ "Château du Boële". www.pop.culture.gouv.fr.
- ^ "Eglise du Douet-Arthus à Heugon - PA61000005". monumentum.fr.
- ^ "Eglise du Douet-Arthus". www.pop.culture.gouv.fr.
- ^ "Menhir à Glos-la-Ferrière - PA00110813". monumentum.fr.
- ^ "Dolmen à La Ferté-Frênel - PA00110805". monumentum.fr.
- ^ "Emile Bouhours". www.procyclingstats.com.
- ^ "Paul BUNEL". vimoutiers.net.
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