La Vélobuissonnière stage to discover Alençon and its historic centre, the listed natural site of the Alpes Mancelles and its Petites Cités de Caractère.
Saddle up in Alençon, a town of excellence renowned for one of the most delicate of arts, that of Alençon stitch lace. Marvel at the secrets of this technique at the Musée des Beaux-Arts et de la Dentelle, or indulge in the richness of the majestic basilica, before setting off on the quiet country roads. Once you arrive in Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei, one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France®, observe how time seems to have stood still. Take the time to wander around this Petite Cité de Caractère®, a favourite haunt of artists, before putting the pedal to the metal in the Alpes Mancelles to admire the hills and valleys where the Sarthe flows. Take a break at the Domaine du Gasseau, where you can enjoy a flower syrup in a relaxing setting. Then take the road to Saint-Léonard-des-Bois, a Petite Cité de Caractère® nestling in the heart of thousand-year-old scree slopes.