Church of Saint-Léonard

Modestly sized church, once a place of pilgrimage known throughout France for several centuries, but which was devastated at the time of the Norman invasions. Inside, the church conceals several elements that are worth a visit: a 17th century polychrome terracotta sculpture of the "Dormition of the Virgin", a stained glass window depicting a miracle by Saint Leonard, and particularly well-preserved stained glass windows and wall frescoes.

About this building

Situated in the centre of the village, the Romano-Gothic style church, built in stone, has a barrel vault and an exposed roof structure. Old Romanesque openings are visible on the outside walls.

Key Features

  • Stained glass
  • Interior features

Visitors information

  • Parking within 250m
  • Café within 500m
  • Building shop or souvenirs

Other nearby buildings

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Basilica of Notre-Dame

The Church of Our Lady, because of the importance of the pilgrimage in the footsteps of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus and her parents, Blessed Louis and Zélie Martin (who became saints in October 2015), was raised to the rank of basilica by Pope Benedict XVI in August 2009. Located in the heart of the city of Alençon, this church-basilica surprises by the richness of the message of its glass canopies, by the harmony of its Gothic nave as well as by the delicacy of the flamboyant decoration of its porch.

Notre-Dame Basilica, Alencon

The construction of the church began in 1356 and was completed in the 16th century. A fire in the 18th century led to the reconstruction of the choir, the transept and the bell tower.