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Alençon

Normandy, France · Europe

About Alençon

Alençon sits on the route: 5 minutes from Valframbert, 54km from Circuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans).

Alençon is a town located in Normandy, France. With a population of 30,786, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Alençon sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Alençon to your route.

About Alençon

Alençon (UK: , US: , French: [alɑ̃sɔ̃] ; Norman: Alençoun) is a commune in Normandy, France, and the capital of the Orne department. It is situated between Paris and Rennes (about 173 kilometres (107 mi) west of Paris) and a little over 50 kilometres (31 mi) north of Le Mans. Alençon belongs to the intercommunality of

Read more Alençon (around 55,000 people in 2022, of which around 25,000 lived in Alençon).

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Where is Alençon located?

Alençon is located in Normandy, France, Europe. The coordinates are 48.4348 latitude, 0.0931 longitude.

What is the population of Alençon?

Alençon has a population of approximately 30,786 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
30,786
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Normandy
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
48.4348, 0.0931

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Alençon

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Circuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans)

Home of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world's oldest sports car endurance race

54 km · about 60 min drive

museum

Musée des 24 Heures du Mans

Museum dedicated to the world's greatest endurance race featuring winning cars from over a century of Le Mans history.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Alençon

  • 66 kmSuisse NormandeA miniature Alps of green gorges and rocky bluffs along the River Orne, beloved by drivers and climbers.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Alençon.

Saint-Paterne

🇫🇷 France

2 km awayPop. 1,651

Damigny

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 3,020

Saint-Germain-du-Corbéis

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 4,204

Valframbert

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 1,551

Arçonnay

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 2,166

Condé-sur-Sarthe

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 2,290

Champfleur

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,193

Radon

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,035

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