Orne River

The Orne is a river in Normandy, within northwestern France. It discharges into the English Channel at the port of Ouistreham. Its source is in Aunou-sur-Orne, east of Sées. The Odon is one of its tributaries. The Orne formed the Eastern flank of the Allied landings in Normandy during World War II on 6 June 1944. The Orne flows through the following departments and towns: The waters of the Orne are typically moderately turbid and brown in colour.... more

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  • 170 km (106 mi )

Physical Geography

Origin (long./lat./elev.):

  • 240 m (787 ft )

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