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ALENÇON DISCOVERY
ALENÇON DISCOVERY - 1h30
Just passing through and don’t have enough time to see everything?
Then this is the tour for you. In an hour and 30 minutes, our guide will show you the town’s key sights:
the basilica, the old medieval district, the Château des Ducs, the Halle au blé and many other gems...
OCCUPIED ALENÇON - 1h30
Explore the town’s history-steeped narrow streets, following in the footsteps of the German soldiers,
the Resistance and General Leclerc’s 2nd Armoured Division. Your chance to hear a few anecdotes
about life in Alençon from 1939 to 1945.
NOTRE-DAME BASILICA - 30 min.
Dominating the town centre since the 14th century, Notre-Dame d’Alençon achieved Basilica status in 2009. Contemplate this Gothic gem whose architecture, stained glass windows and eternal links to the Martins, parents of Saint Theresa, never fail to fascinate.
LE QUARTIER SAINT-LÉONARD - 30 min.
Go exploring the town’s oldest neighbourhood. Founded in the 4th century on the right bank of
the River Sarthe, the district of Saint-Léonard was built, reworked and embellished by the Dukes of Alençon.
Its narrow streets, hidden courtyards and timber-frame houses will hold no more secrets for you.
LA HALLE AU BLÉ- 45 min.
Monument emblématique de la ville depuis le XIXe siècle, la halle au blé est toujours le cœur d'Alençon. Tour à tour halle marchande, caserne et salle d'expositions et de spectacles, notre guide vous dévoilera ses petits secrets sous sa grande coupole de verre.
LE MOYEN ÂGE, UNE ÉPOQUE SINGULIÈRE - 1h30 - Visite destinée aux adultes
Embarquez pour un voyage inattendu dans la Cité des Ducs et découvrez les croyances et pratiques singulières durant le Moyen Âge.
NOTRE-DAME BASILICA - 30 min.
Dominating the town centre since the 14th century, Notre-Dame d’Alençon achieved Basilica status in 2009. Contemplate this Gothic gem whose architecture, stained glass windows and eternal links to the Martins, parents of Saint Theresa, never fail to fascinate.
NOTRE-DAME BASILICA - 30 min.
Dominating the town centre since the 14th century, Notre-Dame d’Alençon achieved Basilica status in 2009. Contemplate this Gothic gem whose architecture, stained glass windows and eternal links to the Martins, parents of Saint Theresa, never fail to fascinate.