Medieval core
The old centre is a tight cluster of crooked streets and small squares. Its fine lines contrast with the straighter roads built around it later.
Minimalist map poster · France
Alençon Map Poster & Print
48.4348° N / 0.0931° E
A rounded medieval old town on the Sarthe, wrapped by boulevards and the soft bends of the river.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Alençon in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Alençon, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Alençon at home
The map
About this Alençon map poster
Alençon is the prefecture of the Orne department in Normandy and grew up where the Briante meets the Sarthe. On a map, the historic centre is a compact oval of narrow, irregular streets, with the river curving past the old town. Around it, wider boulevards follow the line of the old fortifications. Beyond them, the town spreads more loosely toward the wooded hills of the Normandie-Maine regional park.
The town gave its name to point d'Alençon, a needle lace so fine it came to be called the queen of lace. In 2010 the craft was added to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage. Alençon is also the birthplace of Thérèse Martin, later Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, whose family home still stands in the centre. The castle of the dukes, with its sturdy towers, marks the edge of the old town.
An Alençon map poster brings out the contrast between the dense medieval core and the calm curves of river water around it. The Sarthe adds movement to the composition. The ring of boulevards gives the old town a clear outline, almost like a drawing of a walled city. It is a refined, understated subject, well matched to the town's reputation for fine handwork.
- Population
- 31,000
- Coordinates
- 48.4348° N / 0.0931° E
- Elevation
- 147 m
- Time zone
- Paris
- Region
- Alençon, France
The Sarthe and Briante
Two rivers meet here, and the Sarthe's bends through the town add soft curves and pale water to a map otherwise dense with streets.
Ring of boulevards
Wide roads follow the route of the former defences, forming a near-continuous loop that separates the historic centre from the later districts.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Alençon
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Alençon
A map that means something
Alençon draws lace makers, pilgrims and people with family roots in the Orne, and a map suits all of them. It is a quiet way to mark a connection to Normandy without resorting to landscapes or tourist imagery.
Personalise the title with the town's name, a family name or a date, then adjust the subtitle and coordinates. Choose from Classic, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Buy the 300 DPI files for $9 and print them locally, or order a matte poster, framed if you wish.
Order the Alençon posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Alençon map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Alençon poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Alençon poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Alençon poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Alençon poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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