Planches () 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, Le Bois Brunel, Planches, Ménil Gautier and Saint-Vandrille.
The Commune is one of twenty-seven communes that make up the Natura 2000 protected area of Bocages et vergers du sud Pays d'Auge.
The source of the river Risle is within this commune. In addition 2 streams traverse the commune Ruisseau du Bois Guimon and Ruisseau du Mesnil Cher.
See also Communes of the Orne department
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