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Historical Alencon has a number of interesting buildings including the old fortified château, the Maison d'Ozé, the Basilica of Notre Dame and many well-preserved medieval buildings and streets.The Parc des Promenades near the château regularly hosts open-air shows, festivals and exhibitions and has a superb rose garden near the bandstand.
You can hire a handset and follow an audio tour on foot from the Alençon Tourist Office. This is housed in the former palace of the Dukes of Alençon, the 'Maison d'Ozé', next to the spectacular Basilica of Notre Dame.
Nearby in Rue St Blaise you can visit the birthplace of St Therese of Lisieux, which draws pilgrims from around the world.
In summer, a Tourist Train runs regularly each day around Alençon - a fun way to see the town in 45 mins before exploring at leisure on foot.
Many excellent restaurants and an ideal base for exploring the south-east of Normandy and the north of the Pays de la Loire.
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01511C'est ma ville alors que puis-je dire qui ne soit malhonnete? J'aime les jardins et les parcs, les forets qui l'entourent et les gens que j'y connais! C'est une ville sans pretention mais ou il fait bon vivre!
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