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Upstairs from the town hall by outside staircase: entrance with sofa and TV, living room and fitted kitchen (induction hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge with freezer), bedroom (6 single bunk beds) and a second attic bedroom (double bed 140 x 190 cm, 2 single beds 90 x 190 cm), bathroom (3 showers, 2 washbasins, 2 WCs, washing machine with dryer). 3rd floor with mezzanine: 4 single beds 90 x 190 cm. Beds equipped with comforters and disposable sheets. No storage units. Cleaning included. Small dogs accepted on request. Room for bikes or motorcycles. River and petanque court 300 m away and public electric vehicle charging station. Unenclosed garden of approx. 500 m².

The Moulin gîte is in the heart of the Alpes Mancelles nature reserve. To get there, leave the road and follow the Sarthon, the river that flows into the Sarthe, for 200 metres. It's an exceptional place to recharge your batteries and breathe! You can discover the Mont des Avaloirs and the entire southern part of the Normandie Maine Regional Nature Park. You're at the crossroads of 3 départements: Mayenne, Sarthe and Orne. The natural environment is remarkable. The Domaine de Trotté is a communal site open to the public, with a hiking trail close to the gîte. The village of Saint Pierre des Nids is 4km away, with all local shops. For leisure activities, you can go to the leisure centre at Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei, just over 1km away, where you can go canoeing or kayaking, or to Saint Léonard des Bois (accrobranche course and other activities). Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei has been designated one of France's most beautiful villages. River fishing in the Sarthon, 1st category, fishing licence required. Ground floor: living room 22m² (fireplace with wood burner, TV, dining room, sofa bed) - kitchen 10m² (electric hob, fridge, electric oven, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, etc.). A few steps lead up to the bathroom with shower tray, washbasin, hairdryer, washing machine and separate WC. 1 bedroom with 1 140*190 bed 2 bedrooms each with 2 separate 0.80*190 beds 1 cupboard or 1 chest of drawers, or even a desk. Baby equipment on request: cot, high chair. Enclosed garden area, one-piece dining table with bench, solid barbecue. Car park 80 m away. Other gîtes 200 m away. La Bataille, with 2 bedrooms, sleeps 5, and two stopover gîtes run directly by the local council.

In the heart of the Alpes Mancelles, the gîte La Bataille, on the Trotté estate, offers simple accommodation with 2 bedrooms, a large living room and a terrace with dining table for 5 people, close to numerous hiking trails. The site is ideal for exploring Mont des Avaloirs and the entire western part of the Normandie Maine Regional Nature Park. Just below the gîte, the Sarthon flows into the Sarthe. You're at the crossroads of 3 départements: Mayenne, Sarthe and Orne. The natural environment is remarkable. The Domaine de Trotté is a municipal site open to the public. The village of Saint Pierre des Nids is 4km away and has all the local shops you need. For leisure activities, you can go to the Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei leisure centre, just over 1km away, where you can go canoeing and kayaking, or to Saint Léonard des Bois (accrobranche course, rock-climbing, ULM). River fishing, just below the gîte (map required). Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei has been awarded the "Plus beaux villages de France" label. Other gîtes on site: Le Moulin, 200 metres away, with 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, and two nearby gîtes d'étapes run directly by the local council.

Remarkable gîte in the Alpes Mancelles, 1.5km from Saint Cénéri-le-Gerei - classified as one of France's most beautiful villages - and 7km from Saint Léonard des Bois. Hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, tree climbing, the choice of activities in this natural area, the Normandie Maine Regional Nature Park. Stone, wood, terracotta floor tiles and nature are the words that best describe this vast house, set on a knoll overlooking the surrounding countryside. The river Sarthe flows below. On the ground floor, the living rooms open onto the outside. 3 main bedrooms, including one on the ground floor with its own shower room. A mezzanine area with low ceilings for 3 extra beds. Courtyard with games, swing and outdoor furniture around the house. All shops and services are 3.7km from the gîte, in the village of Saint Pierre des Nids.

This gîte is located in the Parc Normandie Maine in Ravigny, on the borders of the Mayenne (Mont des Avaloirs), Sarthe (Alpes Mancelles) and Orne (St Céneri-le-Gérei: most beautiful villages in France). An undulating site, with remarkable views over the bocage countryside. La Muletière is close to Mont des Avaloirs (highest point in the Armorican Massif, 417m). Numerous hiking trails. 3km from the VéloScénie Paris/Le Mont-Saint-Michel, at Saint-Denis-sur-Sarthon. La Muletière is a spacious 130m² accommodation, with large living rooms on the ground floor, 2 bath/shower rooms, 1 separate toilet and 3 bedrooms. Overhanging sheltered terrace, very large garden of 1500m² where children love to hide! Swing set. Unenclosed land. Less than an hour away, enjoy the spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne, with its casinos and spa. Shops: Saint Denis sur Sarthon (2.5km), Saint Pierre des Nids (6km), Pré-en-Paille (10km), Alençon (10km).

Gîte for groups and families, in the heart of St-Pierre-des-Nids, a village in the Alpes Mancelles, with all shops on site, 7 bedrooms with 7 bathrooms, on 220m2, ideal for a weekend away with the family and children or with friends... Large living room of 50 m2, In the heart of the village but in a quiet location, you'll find plenty of shops nearby. Enclosed garden with barbecue, professional kitchen and convivial bar area.

On an area of more than 35 000m², a plantation of 291 trees were made in 1997. The first part puts together 8 different types of trees (leaves and pins) and after a few turns, you can discover the second part fully dedicated to the oaks. Explanation boards allow you to discover on your own the different trees. Access of the garden by the Koutiala boulevard.

Alençon Museum of Fine Arts and Lace occupies a prestigious setting within the Cour Carrée de la Dentelle, the town's former Jesuit school. The major attraction of the collections is the outstanding presentation of needlepoint, especially the prestigious "Point d'Alençon". The technique for making this lace has been on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list since 2010. The fine arts section has a permanent display of works from French, Italian and Scandinavian schools from the 17th to the 20th century: Boudin, Courbet, Fantin-Latour, Monanteuil, etc. Visitors will be amazed at the exceptional Cambodian collection from the last century.

Nef from the 15th century. Beautiful flamboyant portal from the early 16th century. Beautiful stained glass windows. Chapel which was named St. Theresa de l'enfant Jesus on January 4th, 1873. These are the links between St. Teresa and Notre Dame which have resulted in August 2009, to his elevation to the rank of Basilica by Pope Benedict XVI.

The birthplace of Saint Thérèse - the house of her sainted parents Louis and Zélie - is open to visitors, giving an authentic look at how life was in those times. The guided tour follows the lives of the Martin family - Saints Louis and Zélie, Saint Thérèse de Lisieux and her sisters - through 5 locations around Alençon: the hall, with its historic gallery, the exhibition of personal items, the auditorium, the house and the chapel. A film based on family correspondence shows us family life in Alençon where she lived between 1871 and 1877. The setting recreates the atmosphere and youth of the young saint. The chapel celebrates Sainte Thérèse in sculpture and frescoes and opens into the room where Thérèse was born. It was also here that Saint Zélie drew her final breath. The tour ends with the shop and welcome area. There is a lift to the first floor and the chapel. Audio-guided tour. The chapel is open every day from 8am to 6pm.

The Contemporary Art Centre of Alençon offers throughout the year courses for children (earth, drawing and painting), courses for adolescents (sculpture: initiation stone bas-relief), courses for adults (modeling with live model , sculpture, painting, modeling horse hair, paint ...).

The "Les Gateys" National Necropolis is dedicated to the soldiers of the French 2nd Armoured Division (2e D.B.), who died in the fighting to liberate the Orne area. The division, commanded by General Philippe Leclerc de Hautecloque, landed on 1 August 1944 at Saint-Martin-de-Varreville in Utah sector. Its involvement in the fight to liberate French territory was highly symbolic. It took part in the fierce fighting that led to the encirclement of German troops in the Falaise Pocket. The division went on to play a role in the liberation of Paris. This military cemetery - now a National Necropolis - holds the remains of 19 soldiers. The coexistence of Latin crosses with stele bearing the crescent of Islam and the Star of David is testimony to the spirit of union and comradeship of the 2nd Armoured Division.

A short distance from the village of Saint-Céneri-le-Géreil, you will find one of the most beautiful villages in France. At Les Jardins de la Mansonière, you can visit a lovely garden with a succession of nine walled gardens: a rose garden with ancient varieties, a moon garden, a tranquil Asian garden, a scented garden, patio garden, neo-gothic vegetable garden, etc. Evening events by candlelight, exhibitions, concerts.

This old inn was the resort and gathering of renowned painters throughout the nineteenth century and early twentieth centuries, it became a site dedicated to Art. With its original and fun location, this place of rendezvous of the Impressionist painters of the years 1875-1925 reveals the history, heritage and timeliness of Fine Arts in this unique village, one of the "hundreds of the finest France'

Buon Appetito! Italy à la carte DEL ARTE celebrates the Italian culinary tradition by offering the best of Italy: delicatessen, pizzas, pastas, salads, antipastis, gelatis... Menus for everyone, for all desires. covid 19 : We have done everything possible to welcome you in the best conditions and in the greatest respect of the sanitary rules in force. The operational procedures have been reinforced to guarantee the safety of our customers and employees. Information under: www.delarte.fr/information-restaurants

SPECIALITY COUSCOUS, TAGINES, MECHOUI, ORIENTAL PASTRIES AND MINT TEA ON THE SPOT OR TO TAKE AWAY. FAMILY MEALS, BIRTHDAYS, .... BE WELCOME IN A TYPICALLY ORIENTAL DECORATION IN A TYPICALLY ORIENTAL DECORATION.

The Bistrot is a friendly place, emblematic of the City of Dukes. Quality and simplicity are the order of the day. Since 1998, we have been offering a menu representative of traditional French gastronomy. Our wine cellar is made up mainly of wines from growers that go well with any dish.

Italian restaurant located in the city center of Alençon with its pedestrian streets, its shops, its animations... Gel at disposal and on request Mandatory mask for travel in the restaurant Disinfection of the cards after each client Disinfection of the card device Distancing of interior and exterior tables

Very nice sunny terrace, musical atmosphere, for the summer: Italian ice cream, large choice of granita, cotton candy, large choice of sweet pancakes, 6 draught beers, 80 bottled beers, come and taste a wine from Languedoc Roussillon called Le Vin de Merde.

This restaurant offers a very pleasant, comfortable setting, just a few steps from Alençon's historic town center.

Soo Good is a restaurant offering creative and tasty dishes from appetizers to desserts, bowls, sushi, soups and pastas. We offer homemade world cuisine, adapting as much as possible to your expectations.

Restaurant located on the Cathedral square. In the heart of the city with its pedestrian street.

convivial restaurant with a fast service, jazzy atmosphere, calm and warm with a dynamic, pleasant, available team. A local cuisine and Italian speciality. Our motto quality quantity with many "Bio" products selected at each season. In addition to the obligatory protocol, frost mask, distance from the tables, distance marking on the floor, I have equipped the room with 2 air purifiers with covid filter.

In a warm and lounge decor, just a stone's throw from the house where Saint Theresa was born, "Chez Fano" offers a creative and generous cuisine. Forgotten vegetables, fresh products of the day, homemade sauces, be ready to surprise your taste buds and take your eyes away. On the terrace or in the intimacy, 3 areas are at your disposal to spend a pure moment of gourmet pleasure. An atypical restaurant in Alençon, a warm team will give you a unique welcome for a different gastronomic moment.

Hotel located in the West area of Alençon completely refurbished.

Townhouse, close to shops and activities, ideal for large families wishing to visit Alençon and its surroundings. Recently renovated, it offers a completely new interior, charming, very bright and functional. The Candie Noble is located a few kilometers from the Alpes Mancelles which is a very popular place for outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, horse riding and canoeing ... This house is perfectly suited for a getaway combining cultural visits and activities in the great outdoors. Old semi-detached town house on 3 levels. Ground floor: Living room with fitted kitchen, laundry room and separate toilet. 1st floor: a bedroom with a double bed 180 x 200 cm with a baby bed a bedroom with a double bed 160 x 200 cm a bedroom with 3 single beds 90/200 cm 1 shower room with toilet 2nd floor: a bedroom with a double bed 160 x 200 cm a bedroom with a double bed 160 x 200 cm a bedroom with 3 single beds 90/200 cm 1 shower room with toilet Washing machine and dryer available for stays of one week or more. Fenced land of 200m² with terrace of 45 m².

Free service area at the entrance to the campsite.

Located on the outskirts of Alençon town center, within easy reach on foot or by bike, Camping e Guéramé offers a quiet, leafy setting on the banks of the Sarthe. Open from April to September, it's an ideal place to welcome visitors looking for a peaceful, family-friendly campsite, and an essential stopping-off point for cyclists. 2 canvas bungalows with flooring and furniture are available to rent in July and August.

An air of countryside in the heart of the old town! Jocelyne and Jean-Pierre gave free court their inspiration to build and decorate with taste this House and will share their passion for old cars and their knowledge of the country of Alençon. Close to the city centre facing the Park's walks, 1 as family suite with independent entrance, ground floor private residence (stove), kitchen, bathroom with wc. On the first floor: 1 bedroom (1 bed 2 persons + corner washbasin) and 1 bedroom (1 double bed 1 person, 1 bed 80 cm folding + corner washbasin). Electric heating. Garden surrounded by walls, private terrace. Possibility garage. If the 2 rooms are used by 2 persons: €97. CITY TAX INCLUDED. Child charge from 1 year.

Les Deux Marguerite welcomes you to the historic center of Alençon, Normandy. This guest house will be yours for as long as you like. Come and discover our five guest rooms, each with its own personality. 1st level: "Fenêtre sur Remparts" room: 160 cm bed, with bathroom (shower and bath) and separate toilet. room "Fenêtre sur Château" with Toile de jouy decor: 160 cm double bed with en-suite shower room and separate wc. 2nd attic level: "Fenêtre sur parc" bedroom: 160 cm bed with en-suite shower room and separate wc. fenêtre sur clocher" (window on the steeple): 160 cm double bed with en-suite shower room and wc. Suite "Fenêtre sur toit": living area with sofa bed and bedroom with 160 cm bed. Separate shower room and toilet. Office, wi-fi, TV and library in each bedroom. Ground-floor lounge with fireplace and piano. Breakfast room. A magical place, designed with you in mind: the luxury of calm in the heart of the city!

Spacious studio in the heart of downtown Alencon, close to all amenities (bus stop, free parking, bakeries, restaurants, bars, museum, media library, city hall, parks ...) Composed of a kitchen (fridge-freezer, oven, stove, microwave ...) a bathroom with shower and toilet, a sleeping area and a living area with desk and sofa bed. The housing is located on the 3rd floor and has under slopes. The studio is equipped with a main bed for 2 people but also has a second bed (sofa bed).

14 beds, in dormitories or single rooms (or two-bedrooms), communal kitchen, garden to pitch your tent, with picnic tables, repair station, access to the self-repair workshop? in a place steeped in history and charm, renovated for months by our volunteers!

Ideally located in the city center, the pedestrian street being 50 meters away with neighboring shops, this City Break is located in a very quiet environment on the ground floor of a building comprising 5 other furnished tourist accommodations with elevator. It is a perfect address for business trips but also for discovering Alençon (lace museum, Sainte Thérèse birthplace, etc.) and its region. Single storey studio with independent entrance in all-inclusive formula (reversible air conditioning): High quality 160cm double bed. Kitchen area with high bar (pod coffee maker, kettle, toaster, grocery base, etc.) and silent refrigerator. Adjoining bathroom with walk-in shower and WC. Free WIFI with broadband connection and satellite TV. Interior courtyard with bicycle storage. Common laundry room.

Ideally located in the city center, the pedestrian street being 50 meters away with neighboring shops, this City Break is located in a very quiet environment on the ground floor of a building comprising 5 other furnished tourist accommodations with elevator. It is a perfect address for business trips but also for discovering Alençon (lace museum, Sainte Thérèse birthplace, etc.) and its region. Single storey studio with independent entrance in all-inclusive formula (reversible air conditioning): High quality 160cm double bed. Equipped kitchen area (2 hotplates, oven, microwave, dishwasher, pod coffee maker, kettle, toaster, grocery base and silent refrigerator). 2 comfortable armchairs and satellite TV. Adjoining bathroom with walk-in shower and toilet. Free WIFI with broadband connection. Interior courtyard with bicycle storage. Common laundry room. Minute drop-off possible under the porch and free parking 400 meters away.