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Château des Ducs d'Alençon

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Château des Ducs d'Alençon

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Château des Ducs d'Alençon

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    1. Pont Saint Ceneri le Gerei – Basilica of Notre-Dame d'Alençon loop from Mieuxcé

    53.1km

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    August 15, 2024

    Alençon is the capital of the Orne department and lies on the southern edge of Normandy. It was once very famous for its lace and was therefore known throughout Europe. There is evidence of the existence of the city of Alençon as early as Roman times. In the 11th century, when the Normans secured their duchy to the south, the first fortified settlement was built here. This was later followed by the construction of a mighty castle. The city really achieved economic prosperity around 1650 when Madame La Perrère invented an original lace. It was in no way inferior to the Venetian lace known at the time, but it was considerably cheaper to buy. With the support of Jean-Baptiste Colbert, a royal factory was founded. As a result, more than 8,000 people worked in lace production. The "Point d'Alençon" lace was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010.

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      June 8, 2022

      Half-timbered houses and slate facades will not fail to surprise you!

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        March 11, 2022

        a very nice city to discover for many different reasons

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