Vimoutiers is a commune in the Orne department in north-western France. The finish line of the Paris-Camembert bicycle race is Vimoutiers. History On 14 June 1944, during the Battle of Normandy, Vimoutiers was bombarded by Allied forces. The village was destroyed and 220 people died. Notable people Vimoutiers was the birthplace of Joseph Laniel (1889-1975), politician of the Fourth Republic. Twin towns Vimoutiers is twinned with:Fordingbridge in EnglandSontra in Germany… (More on Vimoutiers)