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Your hotel in Alençon
Welcome to Brit Hotel Confort Alençon! Come and discover our warm and authentic hotel, which will welcome you in comfortable rooms for a good night's sleep after a good day.
Ideally located just a 7-minute walk from the city center, our Alençon hotel opens its doors for you to discover the city and its history. Alençon is a city marked by centuries of history. As early as the Middle Ages, it became a stronghold, and many of its monuments still bear witness to this. The Château des Ducs, although partially destroyed, still has vestiges such as the Tour Couronnée. It was a symbol of the power of the Dukes of Alençon, a younger branch of the Valois royal family. The Basilique Notre-Dame, a flamboyant Gothic masterpiece built in the 15th and 16th centuries, is one of the town's most emblematic monuments. Its portal is richly decorated, and the interior boasts magnificent stained-glass windows and sculptures. As you stroll through the town center, you'll be able to admire numerous half-timbered houses, remnants of the medieval and Renaissance eras.
Visit Alençon from your hotel
Alençon is world-famous for its needle lace, listed as an intangible cultural heritage site by UNESCO in 2010. The “Point d'Alençon” is an extremely fine and meticulous technique, developed in the 17th century. Alençon lace was once prized by the royal courts, and today remains an exceptional form of craftsmanship. Musée des Beaux-Arts et de la Dentelle: This museum presents the history of lacemaking in Alençon, as well as collections of decorative arts and painting. You'll discover the evolution of this unique craft and the different stages in the creation of these precious pieces. Les Fêtes de la Dentelle is an annual festival celebrating the art of lace, bringing together craftsmen and enthusiasts from all over the world.
Alençon is a great place to live, thanks to its many parks and green spaces. The Parc des Promenades is located right in the heart of the town, and is ideal for a stroll with family or friends. It's a place to relax, with century-old trees and play areas for children.
The Foire d'Alençon is one of the region's oldest commercial and festive events. Every autumn, thousands of visitors come to enjoy the fair and discover local products.
What to do around Alençon?
The area around Alençon is full of natural, historical and cultural sites that are well worth a visit. Here are a few ideas for activities and places to visit around this charming Normandy town. Located around 10 km from Alençon, the Écouves state forest is a haven of peace for nature lovers. This vast forest of over 15,000 hectares offers hiking trails, mountain bike tracks and ideal areas for horseback riding. You'll also find a wealth of wildlife, including deer, roe deer and wild boar.
Around 30 km from Alençon, Mont des Avaloirs is the highest point in western France, rising to 416 meters above sea level. The panorama from its observation tower is impressive, offering a 360-degree view of the surrounding countryside, including the Normandie-Maine Regional Nature Park.
Classified as one of France's most beautiful villages, Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei is a charming village located 15 km from Alençon. Nestled in a loop of the River Sarthe, the village is renowned for its picturesque stone houses, Romanesque church and artistic atmosphere, which inspired many painters in the 19th century.
Château de Carrouges, 25 km from Alençon, is a splendid red-brick and stone edifice typical of 15th-century architecture. Surrounded by a moat, the château has survived the centuries without losing any of its majesty. Take a guided tour to discover its fascinating history and superb formal gardens.