Title: Visit Alencon: Best of Alencon Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Alencon](https://expedia.ca/Alencon-Hotels.d4723.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Alencon](https://expedia.ca/Alencon-Vacation-Rentals.d4723.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Alencon](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Alencon.d4723.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Alencon Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Alencon.d4723.Car-Rental-Guide)[Alencon Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Alencon.d4723.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Alencon ## Travel Guide ![Alencon showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/106000/106628-Alencon.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Alencon which includes religious elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/106000/106623-Alencon.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Alencon featuring heritage elements, a hotel and signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/106000/106625-Alencon.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Alencon showing shopping](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/106000/106620-Alencon.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Alencon showing a city and signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/106000/106624-Alencon.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Alencon Things to do #### Learn about the world-famous needlepoint lace industry prospering in this traditional French town and discover a beautiful natural park. Capital of the Orne department in northwestern France, Alençon has a booming lace trade and pleasant countryside of rolling green hills. Hike, cycle or ride horseback on the rural paths in this quaint retreat. Meander through forests and encounter châteaus and monuments that make Normandy seem like an enchanted fairytale. The Château des Ducs is the ideal first stop to learn about the area’s fascinating past. Capture photos of the impressive 14th-century structure and walk around the grounds. Admire the iconic twin towers that border the portal and learn about its past role as a prison. Another important part of this region’s history is revealed at the Birthplace of Sainte- Thérèse. Look around the 19th-century saint’s former house and enter the serene adjoining chapel. Visit the Museum of Fine Arts and Lace to learn about how the town grew over the centuries with its famous trade. See artistic displays which divulge the secret of the region’s unique needlepoint lace technique. Learn about the town’s wartime and royal history. Alençon was involved in a Norman siege in the 11th century, was the seat of a dukedom and was occupied by Germans in World War II. Due to its intriguing history, it was formerly known as the City of the Dukes. Get away from the city with a trip to the forests of the Normandie-Maine Natural Park. Hike for hours through the Sarthe River Valley and the Forest of the Andaines. The area is fairly wet and has warm summers and mild to cold winters typical of northwest France. The town is located about 35 miles (55 kilometres) north of Le Mans near a vast, convenient freeway. The nearest major airport is in Paris, which is a 3-hour drive east from Alençon. To get around the town use the great bus system and many cycle paths. Visit Alençon for its quaint atmosphere and intriguing lace-ridden past, before exploring the endless forests that surround it. - Alencon Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Alencon ![BRIT HOTEL CONFORT ALENCON](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113160000/113153600/113153501/8e3899ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BRIT HOTEL CONFORT ALENCON 187 Avenue du Général Leclerc, Alencon CA $103 CA $117 total Oct 12 - Oct 13 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star hotel in Alencon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Château des Ducs and Halle au Ble are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews) "Excellent stay, good parking charming staff. Very comfortable room. Great choice of items at breakfast,hot, cold and healthy choices. Shopping area and fuel across the road." 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Discover the countryside while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Chateau-Des-Ducs-Alencon.d6109544.Vacation-Attraction) #### Musée des Beaux Arts et de la Dentelle You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Musée des Beaux Arts et de la Dentelle in Alencon. Discover the countryside while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Musee-Des-Beaux-Arts-Et-De-La-Dentelle-Alencon.d6109542.Vacation-Attraction) #### Anova Learn about the events happening at Anova during your trip to Alencon. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Anova-Alencon.d818566367462526976.Vacation-Attraction) - Cities near Alencon ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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