Since the 17th century Alencon has been renown for its lace products and still maintains a school dedicated to lace-making.

Out-of-doors devotees will relish a visit to Alencon for easy access to the Normandie-Maine Regional Nature Park nearby.

The city features many 18th century buildings with wrought iron balconies.

Attractions in Alencon

Notre-Dame church - circa 1444

Musee des Beaux

Arts et de la Dentelle - art exhibits, costume displays, pictures and lace collections

Chateau des Ducs - formerly used as a prison by the Nazis

Musee Leclerc - World War II memorabilia