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Museum of Fine Arts and Lace of Alençon Must-see
A museum devoted to point d'Alençon, a needle lace inscribed on the UNESCO intangible heritage list.
See on the map →Historic capital of point d'Alençon needle lace, listed by UNESCO, this Norman town preserves a well-kept Renaissance architectural heritage.
Looking for things to do in Alençon, places to visit near Alençon or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.
Open Alençon on the interactive mapThe 7 must-see places in Alençon
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Notre-Dame Basilica of Alençon
A Flamboyant Gothic basilica renowned for its richly carved porch-belfry.
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The Corn Exchange of Alençon
A former 19th-century circular market hall, now a media library, an example of metal architecture.
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The Maison d'Ozé in Alençon
A former 15th-century mansion housing the tourist office, where Henry IV once stayed.
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The Castle of Alençon
Remains of the medieval castle of the dukes of Alençon, including the imposing gatehouse flanked by round towers.
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The Birthplace of Saint Thérèse
The house where Thérèse Martin was born in 1873, a place of pilgrimage dedicated to the Carmelite saint.
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Saint-Léonard Church of Alençon
A 15th-century Flamboyant Gothic church, remarkable for its stained glass and carved portal.
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