a city of France, in the department of the Orne, and arrondissement of Alençon. It stands in a fruitful plain on the river Orne, near its source, is the seat of a bishop, and contains 900 houses, with 5860 inhabitants, who are employed in making black lace, hosiery, and cotton goods. Long. 6. 4. 44. E. Lat. 48. 36. 21. N.