The Principality of Orange was a small principality located in what is now southern France. It emerged in the 16th century and was named after the city of Orange. The principality was notable for its strategic location and its role in the political landscape of Europe during the Reformation and the Wars of Religion. The principality became associated with the House of Orange-Nassau, a prominent noble family in Europe. In 1702, it was incorporated into the Kingdom of France, marking the end of its status as an independent principality. Today, the historical significance of the Principality of Orange is recognized in the region's cultural heritage.