Stories from Alençon · France

The Prefect of Orne has prohibited the consumption, possession, and transport of nitrous oxide in public spaces. The ban aims to regulate the substance within the jurisdiction.

Authorities in Orne are investigating an act of intimidation involving a burned car following recent vandalism in Alençon. The prefecture suggested the incident may be linked to the war against drug traffickers. No arrests have been confirmed.

Marie Anne Lenormand, born in Alençon, France, in 1772, predicted the exact date and time of a tragedy. This prediction was unusual for a police chronicle. She was known for making such predictions multiple times. The psychic Maria Laveau reportedly predicted her own death on the night of June 23, 1843. Her other famous predictions included the fall of Robespierre and Marat, Napoleon's defeat in Russia, and the fall of the Directory.

A lottery winner in the Orne department has secured a 13 million euro jackpot. This represents the second-largest win in the history of the region.