Alençon (UK: / æ ˈ l ɒ̃ s ɒ̃ /, [3] US: / ˌ æ l ɒ̃ ˈ s oʊ n /, [4] French: [alɑ̃sɔ̃] ⓘ; Norman: Alençoun) is a commune in Normandy, France, and the capital of the Orne department. [5] It is situated 173 …

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 …

2021年6月9日 · 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 …

2020年1月26日 · In the south of Normandy’s Orne department, Alençon is a genteel town on the River Sarthe that many people will already know for its lace-making. In fact the town is often …

Alençon, town, Orne département, Normandy région, northwestern France. Alençon lies at the juncture of the Sarthe and Briante rivers, in the centre of a plain ringed by wooded hills. It is …

Visit Alencon in the Orne department (Normandy region) of France: tourist information, places to visit and attractions near Alencon

The town of Alençon, once the seat of the Dukes of Normandy and today the capital of the Orne, has been famous for its unique lace pattern since the 17th century. It also boasts a rich …

Explore the city of Alençon and visit the main landmarks in the life of the Martin family: the family home, which recreates the atmosphere and authenticity of life at the time, the Basilica of Notre …

Alencon is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: Maison Natale de Sainte Therese; Basilique Notre-Dame d'Alençon; Musee des Beaux-arts et de la Dentelle; Château …

Alençon is a city in Basse Normandie on the River Sarthe. Alençon is a restored gem. A visit is like travelling through time. Among its centuries-old highlights are the circular wheat market, …