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Corn Exchange – Castle of the Dukes of Alençon loop from Arçonnay

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Corn Exchange – Castle of the Dukes of Alençon loop from Arçonnay

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Corn Exchange – Castle of the Dukes of Alençon loop from Arçonnay

02:15

40.6km

180m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine

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35.8 km

Basilica of Our Lady of Alençon

Highlight • Religious Site

The Notre-Dame d'Alençon basilica impresses with its imposing finely decorated porch. The facades of the basilica are very pretty, but do not hesitate to visit the interior to discover the richness of the decorations. Indeed, the Gothic nave, built before the Hundred Years War, is surprising and the windows sumptuous.

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35.9 km

Château des Ducs d'Alençon

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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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36.3 km

Corn Exchange

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This hall created for the grain trade between the end of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th century has multiplied roles during its history: hospital during the First World War; host of exhibitions, fairs and markets; and today a center dedicated to new technologies and headquarters of the Cité des Métiers de l'Orne. It is distinguished by its large glass dome inspired by that of the old corn exchange in Paris.

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36.5 km

Castle of the Dukes of Alençon

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The castle of the Dukes of Alençon is an old fortified castle, from the end of the 12th century. Its remains stand in the heart of the French commune of Alençon in the Orne department, in the Normandy region. During the Revolution, the remaining buildings of the castle were transformed into a prison, a function which it retained until 2010. The castle is classified as a historic monument.

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40.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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17.2 km

8.91 km

8.88 km

4.31 km

1.02 km

218 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

13.4 km

8.47 km

1.25 km

859 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Corn Exchange – Castle of the Dukes of Alençon loop from Arçonnay

Basilica of Our Lady of Alençon

Château des Ducs d'Alençon

Corn Exchange

Castle of the Dukes of Alençon

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