L'AIGLE

'L'Aigle' is a commune of the Orne ''départment'', in France.
This commune used to be known as ''Laigle''. According to Orderic Vitalis, the nest of an eagle (''aigle'' in French) was discovered during the construction of the castle.
The Risle river flows through the commune.

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Events

Twin towns

Events

★ January 8, 1354 : Assassination of the constable of France, Charles d'Espagne, by men of Charles the Bad, king of Navarre.

★ April 26, 1803 a meteorite falls.

Twin towns

★ Aigle, Switzerland