Lorette, Loire
commune in Loire, France
Lorette is a town in France.
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Location of Lorette  | |
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| Coordinates: 45°30′46″N 4°34′55″E / 45.5128°N 4.5819°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Loire |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Étienne |
| Canton | La Grand-Croix |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Saint-Étienne Métropole |
| Area 1 | 3.41 km2 (1.32 sq mi) |
| Population (1999) | 4,843 |
| • Density | 1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 42123 /42420 |
| Elevation | 257–500 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.
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