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Le Mans (/ l ə ˈ m ɒ̃ /, French: [lə mɑ̃] ⓘ) is a city in northwestern France on the Sarthe River where it meets the Huisne. Traditionally the capital of the province of Maine , it is now the capital of the Sarthe department and the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese of Le Mans .
- 38–134 m (125–440 ft), (avg. 51 m or 167 ft)
- Sarthe
- Cité Plantagenêt. Le Mans is proud of its link to the House of Plantagenêt, which ruled England for more than 300 years, and in 2003 adopted the name for its old quarter.
- Le Mans Cathedral. Walking through the old town, the cathedral kind of creeps up on you once you turn onto Place du Cardinal Grente, and is less adorned than many in northern France but no less magnificent.
- La Nuit des Chimères. Translating as the “Night of Dreams”, from Tuesday to Saturday in the summer Le Mans’ seven main monuments are the canvas for artful light displays.
- Gallo-Roman Walls. There’s an astounding 500-metre strip of Le Mans’ 3rd-century walls between the cathedral and the Sarthe. This is one side of what was once a colossal rectangle that protected the city in rigid lines with 26 towers.
Le Mans, France. Saint-Julien Cathedral, Le Mans, France. Le Mans, city, capital of Sarthe département, Pays de la Loire région, northwestern France. Situated in the former province of Maine, the city lies southwest of Chartres at the confluence of the Sarthe and Huisne rivers. Le Mans: town hall.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
There are several museums in Le Mans including a bike museum, arts, history and archaeology. Without a doubt, the most visited by tourists is the fabulous 24 hours Circuit de la Sarthe Museum. You don’t need to be a petrolhead to appreciate its incredible collection of more than 100 exceptional cars.
Le Mans is found about 80 kilometres north of Tours, and south of Alencon. Known as the Cité Plantagenet, it is here in Le Mans that in 1129 Geoffrey Plantagenet married Matilda, daughter of Henry I of England and gave birth to Henry II.
The most popular things to do in Le Mans with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Cathédrale de Saint-Julien de Mans; Entre Cours et Jardins - Cité Plantagenêt; Papéa Parc; La Nuit des Chimeres; 24 Hours of Le Mans Museum; See all kid friendly things to do in Le Mans on Tripadvisor
Nov 30, 2023 · The French city of Le Mans in Sarthe, close to the Loire Valley and just an hour by train from Paris, hosts the world-famous 24 Hours car race each year In Le Mans, the food and drink is excellent, with its restaurants and wine cellars.