Alençon

Alençon is a city in 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, home to exhibitions beneath its magnificent glass dome; the Halle aux Toiles, now a meeting venue; and the restored Jesuit church.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Hôtel de Ville, Alençon and Ancien Hôtel de Guise (Alençon).

Town hall
Photo: Paolo Carnassale, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Hôtel de Ville is a municipal building in , , in northwestern France, standing on Place du Maréchal Foch. It was designated a monument historique by the French government in 1926.

Public building
Photo: DamTESC, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a public building.

Church
Photo: Kormin, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Basilica of Notre-Dame d'Alençon is a Gothic parish church located in , , . It was elevated to the rank of minor basilica by Pope Benedict XVI in 2009.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Valframbert.

Village
Photo: Peter17, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a commune in the department in north-western . is situated 4 km north of Alençon.

Alençon

Latitude
48.4297° or 48° 25′ 47″ north
Longitude
0.0919° or 0° 5′ 31″ east
Population
26,100
Elevation
136 metres (446 feet)
Open location code
8FW2C3HR+VQ
Geo­Names ID
6452432
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

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Notable Places Nearby

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