L'Aigle

L'Aigle is a commune in the Orne department, Région of Basse-Normandie.

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.

The city has a population of almost nine thousand people but has recently seen a decline. Some residents of the city believe that this is because of the lack of future prospects for youth in the area.

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