Orne is a landlocked department in the south of the Normandy region in northwestern France. It shares borders with the departments of Eure, Eure-et-Loir, Sarthe, Mayenne, Manche, and Calvados. The territory is characterized by its rural, undulating landscape, which forms part of the hills of Normandy.
Property in Orne is generally inexpensive compared to the French national average. The local housing stock is highly decentralized, with the largest concentration of homes located in the prefecture of Alençon, followed by Flers and L'Aigle. Alençon is cheaper than the regional average, whereas Flers and L'Aigle sit closer to the norm. The most expensive homes in the department are found in Villiers-sous-Mortagne, where prices are much higher than the regional average, while Argentan also commands a premium compared to the major towns.
