Loiret
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| Loiret | |
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| Missing image Blason_france_Loiret_petit.jpg Coat of Arms du Loiret Details | |
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| Number | 45 |
| Région | Centre |
| Préfecture | Orléans |
| Subprefecture | Montargis Pithiviers |
| Population | Ranked 35th
91 /km² |
| Area | 6,775 km² |
| Arrondissements | 3 |
| Cantons | 41 |
| Communes | 334 |
| President of the general council | Éric Doligé |
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| Missing image Carte_France_Département_45.png Location of du Loiret in France | |
Loiret is a département in north-central France named after the Loiret River.
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History
Loiret was one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from the former province of Orléanais.
Geography
Loiret is part of the current region of Centre (Val de Loire) and is surrounded by the departments of Seine-et-Marne, Yonne, Nièvre, Cher, Loir-et-Cher, and Eure-et-Loir.
Tourism
Orléans is a popular tourist destination, with its cathedral of St. Croix.
External links
- Prefecture website (http:/loiret.pref.gouv.fr/) (in French)
- Conseil Général website (http:/cg45.fr/) (in French)
- http://www.loiret.com
- http://www.virtourist.com/europe/orleans/01.htm
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