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10 Reasons to Visit Alençon in Southern Normandy

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Just 2.5 hours from Paris, Alençon combines rich history, remarkable heritage and beautiful countryside, making the perfect base for a relaxing weekend break in southern Normandy year-round. Once the City of the Dukes and now designated a Remarkable Heritage Site, Alençon has an exceptional collection of historic monuments unique in Normandy. Highlights include Notre-Dame Basilica…

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