Alençon

Alençon is a commune. It is found in the Orne department in the north western of France.

Social Housing
The Champ Perrier social housing complex, with its four high-rise buildings, was inaugurated in 1962 and is now facing significant social challenges.
Sister cities
Alençon is twinned with:
 Basingstoke, United Kingdom, since 1968
 Quakenbrück, Germany, since 1969
 Koutiala, Mali, since 1970

 References 

Category:Communes in Orne
Category:Departmental capitals in France