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PARTY 80
Alençon
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ART LIBRARIES IN RURAL AREAS
151 Avenue de Courteille
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Palaeography course: An introduction to reading ancient scripts
8 Avenue de Basingstoke
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An evening with… Adrien Dénouette
194 Rue de Bretagne
Tourist office highlights
Sights, activities, places to stay and restaurants in Alençon.
Things to see and do
Arboretum de zones humides
This 3.5-hectare park is situated on a floodplain of the River Sarthe. Some 300 trees have been planted there since 1997–1998. All the species present are characterised by their ability to adapt to wetland environments or to...
Basilique Notre-Dame
A magnificent early 16th-century Flamboyant Gothic portal. The nave and stained-glass windows are remarkable examples from the early 16th century. The church where Saints Louis and Zélie Martin were married in 1858 and where their ninth child, the future Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, was baptised on the 4th...
Musée des Beaux-Arts et de la Dentelle
The Alençon Museum of Fine Arts and Lace welcomes you to the Cour Carrée de la Dentelle, housed in the town’s former Jesuit college. • The main attraction of the collections lies in the exceptional presentation of the...
Illustrative photoLa Fuie des Vignes
Miraculously spared from the surrounding urban development by the regular flooding of the River Sarthe, the Fuie des Vignes is a wild, unspoilt natural area situated between two neighbourhoods of Alençon. Explored by naturalists for over a century, this...
Illustrative photoLe monument du Général Leclerc
The General Leclerc Monument in Alençon Situated near the Pont Neuf in Alençon, the Leclerc Monument was unveiled on 15 March 1970 to commemorate the liberation of the town by General Leclerc’s division. The local people are very familiar with the...
Activities and walks
Anova
Anova, the Alençon Urban Community’s exhibition centre with its futuristic architecture, was designed to host a variety of events. It combines reception and exhibition halls, a performance hall and a...
Central 8
Make the most of your stay, weekend or free time in Alençon to visit us at Central 8 and enjoy a fun, relaxing time with family or friends. We offer bowling, laser tag, trampolining, arcade games, pool…
Centre Aquatique Alencéa
A magnificent aquatic centre in Alençon, offering fun for young and old alike. All year round: baby swimming, swimming lessons and aqua fitness.
Centre de formation de Planeur d'Alençon
Discover tandem gliding, an introduction to gliding. Introductory flights. Booking required; see our prices online
Golf d'Alençon en Arçonnay
Just 5 minutes from Alençon, a 9-hole FFG-approved golf course with a slope rating of 133, featuring numerous challenges, including water hazards, trees and out-of-bounds areas. Par 36, 2,950 metres. Practice greens, driving range, lessons and courses. Equipment hire and loan.
Golf et mini-golf de l'Hippodrome
9-hole golf course – Par 31 – 1,716 m Practice greens, indoor driving range, lessons, green card courses. Clubhouse – Bar. Conferences. Golf pass: 4 hours’ lessons and equipment hire for 1 month, subject to booking. Mini-golf, access subject to booking
La Luciole - Scène de Musiques Actuelles
Contemporary Music Scene. La Luciole welcomes you to its 700-capacity venue – including 100 seats – as well as to its 300-capacity club. Come and discover a wide range of concerts, as well as workshops, training courses, cultural events and its centre...
Illustrative photoLes Imaginariums – Escape Game & Loisirs Alençon
Les Imaginariums d’Alençon is a unique multi-activity venue which, since 2019, has offered immersive escape games, private karaoke, quiz nights, murder mystery parties and a games bar. Enjoy an unforgettable experience with friends, family or colleagues:...
Illustrative photoScène nationale 61
The Scène nationale 61 has a unique structure. Both diverse and distinctive, it extends its reach across three different areas within the same department: at the Théâtre d’Alençon, the Carré du Perche in Mortagne and the...
Where to stay
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Auberge Collective L'Abri'Cyclette
Sleeps 14, in dormitories or single (or twin) rooms, communal kitchen, garden for pitching tents, with picnic tables, repair station, access to the DIY workshop… in a place steeped in history and charm, renovated during...
Brit Hôtel Alençon
The BRIT HOTEL offers 56 modern and comfortable rooms with direct access to the A28 motorway, a very large free car park equipped with electric charging points, a fitness centre to help you stay in shape whilst travelling, and 2 meeting rooms...
Chambres d'hôtes Château des Requêtes
Situated on the outskirts of Alençon, accessible via the RN12 and the A28, the Château des Requêtes combines a classic residence dating from 1850 with an old farmhouse. For cyclists and walkers, access is directly from the greenway (Véloscénie), via an entrance...
Hôtel Inn Design - Resto Novo
A hotel with 46 rooms spread over two floors; the hotel has no air conditioning and no lift. We have a restaurant open from Monday lunchtime to Friday evening. Free parking is available and is large enough for all types of...
Hôtel Inn Design - Resto Novo
Modern traditional French cuisine featuring fresh produce and a wide selection of homemade desserts. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, group meals, events.
Hôtel Le Chapeau Rouge
A hotel located in the western part of Alençon, which has been completely refurbished.
La Maison d'Hélios
La maison d'Hélios is situated in the town centre and offers guest rooms decorated in a Zen style, designed to promote rest and tranquillity. La maison d'Hélios is close to shops, bars and numerous restaurants. The station...
Le Hussard
The team at the Hotel Restaurant Le Hussard welcomes you to a warm and pleasant setting for all your events, including conference rooms, banquets, weddings, receptions, birthdays, christenings, business lunches, group bookings...
Les Deux Marguerite
Les Deux Marguerite welcomes you to the historic centre of Alençon, in Normandy. This guest house will be yours for as long as you like. Come and discover its five guest rooms, each with its own distinct character. Ground floor: room...
Pour Une Agréable Pause au Parc
We are offering you our comfortable and bright 70 m² flat, situated on the 2nd floor of a quiet and secure building within a private residential complex with a park. It is situated 800 metres from the SNCF railway station, 200 metres from a bus stop and 2.7 km from the motorway junction...
Where to eat
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Chez Fano
Set in a cosy, lounge-style setting, just a stone’s throw from the birthplace of Saint Thérèse, “Chez Fano” offers creative and generous cuisine. With forgotten vegetables, fresh produce of the day and homemade sauces, get ready to treat your taste buds to a surprise and…
Crêperie la Chandelle
Traditional crêperie, serving only freshly made dishes, using organic flour mixed to order only. Homemade ‘café gourmand’. This crêperie cannot accommodate groups.
L'Oriental
SPECIALITIES: COUSCOUS, GRILLED DISHES, SALADS, TAJINES, MÉCHOUI, MIDDLE EASTERN PASTRIES AND MINT TEA..., EAT IN OR TAKE AWAY. FAMILY MEALS, BIRTHDAYS,.... COME AND ENJOY OUR TRADITIONAL ORIENTAL DECOR.
Restaurant La Suite
This restaurant offers a very pleasant, cosy setting, just a short walk from the historic town centre of Alençon.
Illustrative photoAux goûts d'ici et d'ailleurs
Enjoy cuisine from around the world! Ideally situated in the heart of the Perseigne district in Alençon, in a warm and welcoming setting, you’ll discover a varied and high-quality menu. Our starters, main courses and desserts are all ‘homemade’. Amongst a...
Illustrative photoBuffalo Grill
A restaurant specialising in grilled food and American cuisine. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner on weekdays, and all day at weekends.
Illustrative photoChary's
Now at Chary’s, you can treat yourself to fresh pasta and build-your-own salads. That’s the concept behind the salad bar and fresh pasta. Everything is homemade. And made exclusively with fresh produce. Once you’ve chosen a base (pasta...
Illustrative photoGÁLLOS Expérience
Gallos Expérience is a charming venue, emblematic of the City of the Dukes. We use seasonal produce sourced from local growers to bring the traditional flavours of our region to our dishes, all in...
Illustrative photoHaut Ministère
In a friendly atmosphere with a cosy décor, come and discover a blend of traditional local cuisine and Italian specialities; with set menus suitable for young and old alike, as well as a varied à la carte menu, there’s something to please everyone. ...
Illustrative photoLa Boucherie
"The 'La Boucherie' group has chosen to set up its own cutting and maturing centre. Our minced meat comes from French breeds. We also specialise in local specialities. The restaurant has a brasserie-style atmosphere – warm and...
Shops and craftspeople
Illustrative photoBayi Cycles - Réparateur vélo
104 Boulevard de la République
Illustrative photoCentre départemental de santé de l'Orne
27 boulevard de Strasbourg
Illustrative photoCentre Hospitalier Intercommunal Alençon Mamers (CHICAM)
25 Rue de Fresnay
Illustrative photoCentre municipal de santé d'Alençon
26 rue de Vicques
Illustrative photoCentre Psychothérapique de l'Orne - Alençon
BP 358, 31 rue Anne Marie Javohey
Illustrative photoClinique d'Alençon - LNA Santé
62 rue Candie, BP 54
Illustrative photoPôle de santé libéral et ambulatoire - Alençon Perseigne -Montsort
132 avenue Rhin et Danube
Illustrative photoPôle de santé libéral et ambulatoire - Simone Iff - centre ville
30 rue de la Poterne
Hire and transport
Tourist office data: DATAtourisme, Licence Ouverte (French open licence), updated 21 October 2026.
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Tourist office listed in the Sirene register (SIREN 429490733). Contact details to be provided by the tourist office.
Tourist information office listed in the Sirene register (SIREN 429165012). Contact details to be provided by the office.
Tourist information office listed in the Sirene register (SIREN 818145963). Contact details to be provided by the office.