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Lucie, that's what she likes...

Lucie B.

Lucie, Guided Tour and Holiday Advisor at Alençon Tourisme. Whether you're in the area for an hour, a week or forever, just drop in at our Tourist Office and I'll be delighted to welcome you, always with a smile! If you're a history buff, come and join me on a guided tour of our beautiful heritage, in summer and winter alike. My motto: make history accessible to everyone! Finally, if you're looking for a craft or hobby tutorial, I've got several to suggest!

Going for a walk at Étansiau pond

I like to go for a walk, just a few minutes’ drive from Alençon, to the Étansiau pond in the pretty commune of Saint-Denis-sur-Sarthon. It’s a real haven of peace, ideal for strolling, breathing and enjoying nature.

As you stroll along, I sometimes come across a few ducks gliding peacefully along the water… but I also hear some unexpected cackles! Yes, a communal henhouse has recently been opened. More than just a shelter for gallinaceous birds, it’s part of a sustainable farming approach, with food waste collection, educational panels and locally reared hens. It’s the perfect place for an outing with family and friends!

Contemplating traces of the past at Carrouges Castle

I’m passionate about old buildings and their history, and I like to go back in time by wandering through the rooms and grounds of the Château de Carrouges, which I fell in love with the first time I visited. Nestling in the heart of the Normandy-Maine Regional Nature Park, this castle is a marvel of history and architecture. With its moat, pink brick towers and elegant drawbridge, it looks like something out of a fairytale. Surrounded by peaceful gardens and an exceptional natural setting, it offers a real immersion in French history…

As a tour guide for Alençon Tourisme, I often accompany the groups we receive on guided tours. Inside the château, you’ll find richly decorated lounges and elegantly panelled bedrooms, each revealing the discreet charm of the nobility of yesteryear.

If stones could speak, they would have so much to tell us…