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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AlençonAlençon - Wikipedia

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   Alençon (UK: / æ ˈ l ɒ̃ s ɒ̃ /, US: / ˌ æ l ɒ̃ ˈ s oʊ n /, French: [alɑ̃sɔ̃] ⓘ; Norman: Alençoun) is a commune in Normandy, France, and the capital of the Orne department. It is situated 173 kilometres (107 mi) west of Paris. Alençon belongs to the intercommunality of Alençon (with 52,000 people).

   • Arrondissement: Alençon
   • Department: Orne

   • Country: France
   • Region: Normandy

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3. en.normandie-tourisme.fr › unmissable-sites › alenconVisit Alençon, Orne - Normandy Tourism, France

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   Jun 9, 2021 · Reading time: 4 minutes. The town of Alençon in the south of Normandy is particularly proud of its unique lace-making traditions, listed by UNESCO as ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’ and celebrated at the local fine arts museum, and its many extraordinary women.

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4. www.thecrazytourist.com › 15-best-things-alencon15 Best Things to Do in Alençon (France) - The Crazy Tourist

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   • Museum of Fine Arts and Lace. For a thorough account of the techniques and history of Alençon’s lace industry look no further than this first-rate museum in a restored Jesuit college.
   • Notre-Dame Basilica. Alençon’s main place of worship was elevated from a church to a basilica in 2009 and dates from 1356, when the first stone was laid.
   • Maison Natale de Sainte Thérèse. Marie Françoise-Thérèse Martin was a Discalced Carmelite nun who died aged just 24 in 1897 and was canonised less than 30 years later.
   • Maison d’Ozé. Opening onto Place de la Magdelaine next to the basilica, the Maison d’Ozé is a turreted Gothic and Renaissance mansion built for the town’s alderman in the 1450s.

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   What is Alencon known for?

   • An important town in the 10th-11th centuries, Alencon is best known as an important centre for lace production, and although the industry is not very active nowadays the story is recounted in the town's Museum of Fine Arts and Lacemaking.

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   Where is Alençon located?

   • Alençon is linked by the A28 autoroute (motorway/freeway) with the nearby cities of Le Mans to the south ( Sarthe) and Rouen ( Seine-Maritime) to the north. The A88 autoroute links the A28 just north of Alençon to the coastal port of Caen . The Alençon railway station offers regional services towards Caen, Le Mans and Tours.

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   Where is Alençon in Normandy?

   • Although most closely associated with Lisieux, another town in Normandy, Alençon lies firmly on the Sainte-Thérèse pilgrimage trail, and the house where she was born is open to the public. Alençon is bordered on three sides by forests.

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   Is Alençon a lace town?

   • In fact the town is often described as the “queen of lace”, and the trade here has won UNESCO recognition as “intangible cultural heritage”. You can investigate this side to Alençon’s past at the Museum of Fine Arts and Lace, while the town has a few other famous connections you might be aware of.

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6. www.francethisway.com › places › alenconAlençon France travel and tourism, attractions and ...

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   Visit Alencon (Normandy, France) Photo Gallery Book a visit. Alençon is an important town located in the Orne department, towards the south of the Normandy region and north of Le Mans. The surrounding region is known as the Pays d'Alencon which is part of the Natural Regional Parc of Normandy-Maine. An important town in the 10th-11th centuries ...

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7. www.france.fr › en › articleVisit Alençon - France.fr

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   Apr 15, 2024 · Alençon offers lots of things to do, placesto visit, activities to try and knowledge for you to discover. Where history meets contemporary living Whether you visit the chateau in Carrouges, the village of Saint-Céneri-le-Gerei, the Episcopal cities of Sées and Essay, or the towns of Alençon and Mamers, you can experience the joys of the ...

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9. fr.wikipedia.org › wiki › AlençonAlençon — Wikipédia

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   Alençon est une commune française, préfecture du département de l’Orne, située en région Normandie. La ville est excentrée par rapport au territoire départemental. La communauté urbaine d'Alençon (CUA) inclut plusieurs communes dont certaines sont situées dans le département de la Sarthe limitrophe.

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    Things to Do in Alencon, France: See Tripadvisor's 9,071 traveler reviews and photos of Alencon tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Alencon. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.