Moulins-la-Marche is a commune in the Orne department in north-western France.
Geography
The Commune is made up of the following collection of villages and hamlets, La Chalière and Moulins-la-Marche.
The Commune is one of 27 communes that make up the Natura 2000 protected area of Bocages et vergers du sud Pays d'Auge.
In addition the commune along with another 32 communes is part of the Natura 2000 conservation area, called the Haute vallée de la Sarthe.
The Sarthe river flows through the commune. The commune is the source of the river Iton. In addition a stream, Ruisseau de la Gaziniere also passes through the commune.
Points of Interest Hippodrome Jean Gabin - The racetrack was created in 1959 by the actor Jean Gabin who owned land in the area. The venue hosts Harness racing. In 1989 the venue was used in the film Ripoux contre Ripoux.
Notable people Guimond de Moulins - an 11th century lord of Castrum Molinis which is now known as Moulins-la-Marche.
Heraldry
Twin towns – sister cities
Moulins-la-Marche, along with Sainte-Gauburge-Sainte-Colombe and Courtomer is twinned with:
Schmitten, Germany
See also Communes of the Orne department
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