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The Écouves wildlife park, in the Orne, presents some 300 animals of about thirty species from five continents, over 12 hectares.
A three-kilometre path runs round the park, leading to camels, miniature donkeys, zebu, llamas, alpacas, Watusi cattle, raccoons, fallow deer, ponies, goats, sheep, Tibetan yaks, Asian buffalo and exotic pigs.
Built in the 18th century on the orders of Louis XIV, the Haras du Pin is the oldest of the French national studs.
The Alencéa Aquatic Centre, behind the Parc des Expositions, where you can enjoy: 1 large 25 m sports pool, 1 large leisure pool with geyser, counter-current river, water jets, massage bench, a 60 m slide, a sauna, a hammam, a jacuzzi and a large outdoor pool…
The prefecture of the Orne, world-famous for its Alençon needle lace; the medieval Maison d'Ozé houses the tourist office.
The Musée des Beaux-Arts et de la Dentelle is a museum in Alençon, in the Orne.
Built in the 14th century, the Château de Carrouges was originally a defensive castle with long brick walls and a complex timber structure.
Nestled on the banks of the river, the ochre stone houses with their steep tile roofs have attracted many artists.