Loiret
Details
Information
Number	45
Région	Centre
Préfecture	Orléans
Subprefecture	Montargis Pithiviers
Population  - Total (1999)  - Density	Ranked 35th 618,126 91 /km²
Area	6,775 km²
Arrondissements	3
Cantons	41
Communes	334
President of the general council	XX
Location

Loiret is a département in north-central France named after the Loiret River.

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.

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.

Tourism

Orléans is a popular tourist destination, with its cathedral of St. Croix.

External links

• Prefecture website (in French)
• Conseil Général website (in French)
• http://www.loiret.com
• http://www.virtourist.com/europe/orleans/01.htm