Saint-Clair-de-Halouze (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ klɛːʁ də aluz] ⓘ) is a commune in the Orne department in north-western France.[3] It is situated midway between Domfront and Flers. It was originally a centre for ferrous mining and the little community, the minehead and the railway line, now a path, remain. The small river Halouze flows through the village on its way to join the Varenne (Loire basin).
Places of Interest
- Old Iron Mine - it was still in operation up to 1978 and now you can still see the headframe standing above the mine shaft[4] The former mine is part of two circuits highlighting mining in the area, "Circuit des forges et des mines” if travelling by car or the 8 km walking path of "Le circuit de la mine".[5]
Notable People
- Ernest Maunoury -(1894 - 1921) a French flying ace during World War I, was born and buried here.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
- ^ "Commune de Saint-Clair-de-Halouze (61376)". INSEE.
- ^ Rousier, Armelle (2 March 2018). "LE CARREAU DE LA MINE DE FER DE SAINT-CLAIR-DE-HALOUZE | LE SAVOIR & LE FER".
- ^ "Carreau de la mine de fer - Sites et monuments historiques - SAINT-CLAIR-DE-HALOUZE". Orne Tourisme.
- ^ GUÉGAN, Nicolas (23 September 2021). "Saint-Clair-de-Halouze. Un hommage rendu au lieutenant Maunoury". Ouest-France.fr.
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