Merri, Orne
Merri (French pronunciation: [mɛʁi] ) 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, L'Herbeyand Merri.
The River Dives runs through the commune.
Places of interest
- Camp de Bierre is an archaeological site dating back to the Neolithic era. The main dry-stone wall of the site measures 32 metres across and is 7 metres in height.
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Camp de Bierre -
Monument aux morts in Merri
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Notable People
- Jacqueline Pierreux - (1923 – 2005) a French film and television actress, is buried here.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps.
- ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Dives (I1--0200)".
- ^ "Camp Celtique de Bière - Ancient Village or Settlement in France in Normandie:Orne (61)". The Megalithic Portal.
- ^ "Le Camp de Bierre MERRI : Normandy Tourism". Normandy Tourism, France.
- ^ "61 - PATRIMOINE FUNERAIRE DE L'ORNE : Etat des lieux - Cimetières de France et d'ailleurs". www.landrucimetieres.fr.
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