Domfront (Orne)

Domfront is a French municipality with 3838 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Orne in Basse-Normandie region. It is in the arrondissement Alençon and is the administrative center of the canton of Domfront.

Geography

Domfront is located in the west of the Orne, on a 70 meters above the Varenne ascending rocks. In Domfront intersect N176 ( west-east ), D962 ( north-south), D21 ( NW-SE ) and D22 (NE -SW). In addition, the following streets Domfront reach: D908 ( from the east ), D217 ( from the west ). The distance to Paris is 250 kilometers. The nearest large towns are Rennes, Le Mans and Caen.

History

Domfront was founded in the 11th century by the Norman dukes. Over time, the village was provided with one of the most powerful fortresses in Europe.

Economy

The town's economy is dominated primarily by tourism. In addition, a third of the population works in six large companies that have settled in Domfort.

Attractions

  • Ruins of the medieval castle of Domfront, obtained from the Donjon and ramparts are
  • Notre -Dame- sur- l'Eau (Our Lady on the water ), a Romanesque church from the 11th century

Culture

Domfront has a theater with 900 seats. There is also a cultural center and numerous clubs. For the sport are two multi-purpose halls and a stadium with 500 seats available. Domfront has been twinned with the German town of Wedel castle in Lower Saxony.

Pictures

Church of Notre -Dame- sur- l'Eau

Restoration of a half-timbered house

Medieval Festival

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