Crouttes

Crouttes is a commune in the Orne department in north-western France.

Geography
The commune has one river, the Monne and six streams, the Crouttes, the Chateau, the Redoutiere, the Moulin Neuf, the Champeaux & the Bois du Four running through its borders.

Notable buildings and places
The old Saint-Michel priory is an ancient Priory dating back to the 13th century with significant additions made to it over the next 200 years. It is now listed as a Monument historique



Notable People

 * Marie Harel (1761 - 1844) the inventor of Camembert cheese, was born here.