Getting There:

By Train:

From Paris Montparnasse it takes 2-3 hrs by train to get to Alençon. You will have to change trains once at either Le Mans, Argentan, or Caen (which might give you time for a quick explore of the city along the way!).

On average it’s about 30 EUR each way, but you can search for the best deals by booking through Trainline.

By Car:

If you have a car, it takes around 3 hours to drive from the centre of Paris to Alençon. It can be helpful to have a car if you want to explore the small nearby villages, but beware that parking is a bit limited in the centre of Alençon.

By Bike:

Normandy is full of cycle routes and tours. Alençon is the perfect addition to your tour of the region, or a home base from which to spend a few days cycling around. For the adventurous, you can stop at Alençon along the Véloscénie, which takes you from Paris to the coast of Mont Saint-Michel. Explore the cycle routes in and around Alençon here.

Once you arrive

Alencon is relatively small & walkable. You should be able to walk pretty much anywhere within 30 minutes, or there are several buses that take you across the city. A single ticket is €1.10 and you can purchase them on board or through the Altobus and SNCF Connect apps. For up-to-date timings check their site, or search the route on Google Maps.