Lorette, Loire

commune in Loire, France

Lorette is a town in France.

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Coat of arms of Lorette
Location of Lorette
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Lorette is located in France
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Lorette
Lorette is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Coordinates: 45°30′46″N 4°34′55″E / 45.5128°N 4.5819°E / 45.5128; 4.5819
CountryFrance
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes
DepartmentLoire
ArrondissementSaint-Étienne
CantonLa Grand-Croix
IntercommunalityCommunauté d'agglomération Saint-Étienne Métropole
Area
1
3.41 km2 (1.32 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
4,843
 • Density1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
42123 /42420
Elevation257–500 m (843–1,640 ft)
(avg. 280 m or 920 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

It is the birthplace of 4-time Formula One champion Alain Prost.