Loiret
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Template:Infobox Department of France Loiret is a département in north-central France named after the Loiret River.
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History
Loiret was one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from the former province of Orléanais.
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Geography
Loiret is part of the current region of Centre (Val de Loire) and is surrounded by the departments of Seine-et-Marne, Yonne, Nièvre, Cher, Loir-et-Cher, and Eure-et-Loir.
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Tourism
Orléans is a popular tourist destination, with its cathedral of St. Croix.
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See also
- Cantons of the Loiret département
- Communes of the Loiret département
- Arrondissements of the Loiret département
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External links
- Prefecture website (in French)
- Conseil Général website (in French)
- http://www.loiret.com
- http://www.virtourist.com/europe/orleans/01.htm
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