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TOURIST GUIDE
Welcome to Le Mans
www.lemans-tourisme.com
CONTENTS
WELCOME TO LE MANS
4 33 57
TOURIST OFFICE NATURAL LE MANS OUTINGS
7 47 77
CULTURAL CITY CAPITAL OF THE RESTAURANTS
AUTOMOTIVE
INDUSTRY
10 53 85
VISIT LE MANS FLAVOURS & LOCAL ACCOMMODATION
PRODUCTS
25 64 96
MUSEUMS LE MANS PRACTICAL LE
METROPOLIS MANS
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LE MANS – TOURIST GUIDE 3
THE LE MANS METROPOLIS GETTING THERE
TOURIST OFFICE BRUXELLES
at your service
LILLE
2h30 3h15
500 km
LONDRES
4h30
PARKING
520 km
ROUEN
CAEN 205 km
160 km ROISSY
PARIS
1h30
CAR PARKS MANAGED BY
CENOVIA PARK
STRASBOURG
A28
54 mn
200 km 3h30
41 rue de l’Estérel - Le Mans
A81 ORLY
RENNES
1h15 47 mn
155 km
02 43 23 39 43
A2
1 A8
8
A1 ANGERS 5
www.cenoviapark.fr
40 mn
NANTES
105 km TOURS
1h17
185 km 100 km
Medical Centre
A10
LYON Le Pré clinic
3h
Filles Dieu Rue de la Barillerie
BORDEAUX
3h30 Gare Nord station Boulevard Robert
400 km
Jarry
Gare Sud station Boulevard Alexandre
Oyon
MARSEILLE
4h30 Halles Rue du Vert Galant
Jacobins Rue Claude Blondeau
Les Quinconces Place des Jacobins
ALL YOUR LOCAL TOURIST OFFICE
SERVICES BUS Media Library Rue Pasteur
Novaxis Boulevard Alexandre Oyon
Opening hours
DIGITAL RECEPTION AREA Palais des Congrès Rue d’Arcole
Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 City bus and tram
ADVICE FOR YOUR STAY
from 05:00 to 01:00 on weekdays and from 6:00 to Rabelais Rue de la Fuie
TICKETING FOR SHOWS, SPORTS 16 rue de l’Etoile 72000 Le Mans 01:00 on Sundays and public holidays
AND GUIDED TOURS +33 (0)2 43 28 17 22 République Avenue de Gaulle
Setram: 02 43 24 76 76
SHOP - GIFTS, SOUVENIRS AND officedetourisme@lemans-tourisme.fr For coaches Quai Louis Blanc
www.lemans-tourisme.com Departmental bus, departing from the station
REGIONAL PRODUCTS
Aléop: 02 43 61 37 20 | 02 43 39 90 72
ACCOMMODATION short term
Mobilitis (on-demand transport for people with
WEEKENDS AND LONGER STAYS PRM access
reduced mobility)
GROUP SERVICE - SEMINARS Tourist Office Service
aleop.paysdelaloire.fr - 02 43 61 37 20
Maison du Pilier Rouge
Cité Plantagenêt
41-43 Grande Rue
FOLLOW US
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CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Important dates
January May
LA BELLE BROCANTE FRENCH MOTORCYCLE GRAND PRIX
Antique Fair and Flea Market Bugatti circuit
Exhibition Centre
MANS'ART DAYS
LE MANS SONORE Cité Plantagenêt - every two years
Various locations - every two years
EPAU FESTIVAL
GEEK LIFE FESTIVAL Epau Abbey
Exhibition Centre
EUROPA JAZZ FESTIVAL
CROSS OUEST-FRANCE Various locations
Arche de la Nature
"RUNNING AT LE MANS" 10 KM AND HALF-
FORMASARTHE MARATHON RACES
Exhibition Centre City centre
March PLUMES ET PINCEAUX ART FESTIVAL
Théodore Monod Park
TATTOO CONVENTION
Exhibition Centre June
FRENCH SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP LE MANS CIRCUS
Bugatti circuit Promenade Newton or Place des Jacobins
alternately + Le Mans Circus parade every two years
HOME TRADE FAIR at Place des Jacobins
Exhibition Centre
MUSIC FESTIVAL
LES CARREFOURS DE LA PENSÉE City centre
PCC
THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS CHECKS
March/April Place de la République
LES PHOTOGRAPHIQUES PHOTO EXHIBITION 24 HOURS OF LE MANS TRIALS
Various locations 24 Hours circuit
April
PULS’ART
Various locations
LE MANS 5 LITRE AND 2 LITRES
Around the Cité Plantagenêt
FLEURISS'MANS FLOWER MARKET
Place des Jacobins
EUROPA JAZZ EN BALADE STREET FESTIVAL
City centre
DRIVERS PARADE
LE MANS RETRO CAR AND MOTORBIKE City centre
EXHIBITION THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS
Exhibition Centre 24 Hours circuit
COLLECTORS' MARKET
Exhibition Centre
24 HOURS MOTORCYCLE
July
Bugatti circuit LE MANS CLASSIC
24-hour circuit every two years
MANS'ART DAYS
Cité Plantagenêt
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CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
July /August October/November
LA NUIT DES CHIMÈRES LIGHT SHOW FUNFAIR
Cité Plantagenêt Panorama area
PLEIN CHAMP URBAN ART FESTIVAL
Gué de Maulny November
SUMMER EVENINGS LE MANS LE MONDE FORUM
Various locations
PCC
LE MANS CLASSIC BEBOP FESTIVAL
Bugatti circuit
Various locations
24 HOURS ROLLER SKATING
Bugatti circuit SARTHE FLEA MARKET
Exhibition Centre
PROMOSPORT FRENCH CUP
Bugatti circuit "LES AUTOMNALES" FESTIVAL
Various locations
MUSICA LE MANS
Tessé Museum park WINE AND GASTRONOMY FAIR
Exhibition Centre
CLASSIC DAYS
Bugatti circuit
December
INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON
SO BLUES FESTIVAL
Esplanade des Sablons
Various locations
August CHRISTMAS MARKET
Place de la République
SKODA 24 HOURS CYCLING
Bugatti circuit ARTISAN CREATORS' FAIR
Place des Jacobins
LES SIESTES TERIAKI MUSIC FESTIVAL
© PP Epau Abbey POTTERY MARKET
PLEIN CHAMP Etoile district
September CHESS OPEN
Palais des Congrès
STREET MARKET
ONION FAIR
Avenue de la Libération FAITES LIRE
LE MANS FAIR
Exhibition Centre
FOREVER YOUNG
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Various locations
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LA NUIT DES CHIMÈRES ENTRE COURS ET JARDINS EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS
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24 HOURS KARTING
Le Mans International Karting Circuit
24 HOURS TRUCKS
Bugatti circuit
September/October
BETWEEN COURTS AND GARDENS
Cité Plantagenêt
October
FAITES LIRE! READING FESTIVAL
Various locations and fair at Quinconces
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LE MANS SONORE LE MANS FAIT SON CIRQUE
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VISIT
LE MANS
A tourist town, City of Art and History and candidate for UNESCO World Heritage thanks
to its Roman walls, Le Mans is a city with strong economic, tourist, historical and heritage
potential. As the capital of the automotive industry since the 19th century, Le Mans has
voluntarily turned itself towards the future, with undeniable geographical and strategical
assets: the city is located at the crossroads between major highways and roads, making it
essential for both national (Normandy, Brittany, Pays de la Loire, Paris and Ile-de-France,
Centre, Poitou-Charentes) and international trade. One of the historical assets of Le Mans is
its shared history with Normandy and Anjou, with the Plantagenêt family dynasty – of which
Geoffrey V (The Handsome) was the first member. An enamel effigy designed to adorn his
tomb can be found at the Jean-Claud Boulard - Carré Plantagenêt Museum. His son, Henry
II, King of England, was born in Le Mans and made the Comital Palace a major residence
within his kingdom. Another asset of Le Mans, but by no means the last: the world famous
24 Hours Race, declared in 2012 by the National Geographic to be the first global sporting
event, ahead of the Olympic Games. This race establishes “a bridge between the past and
the present” …
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VISIT LE MANS
VISIT LE MANS
The Cité Plantagenêt refers to
the historic district surrounded
THE HISTORIC HEART by the Roman walls built in the
3rd and 4th centuries, overlooked
FROM OLD LE MANS TO by the Saint-Julien cathedral
THE CITÉ PLANTAGENET – constructed between the 11th
and 15th centuries. This is a truly
incredibly district, thanks to
Why the name Plantagenêt?
the richness and variety of its
Originally, Geoffrey V (also known as
façades (more than a hundred
Geoffroy the Handsome) used to plant a
half-timbered houses and a
branch of broom ("genêt" in French) on
wealth of mansions built from
his helmet before heading off to war or
the Renaissance to the Classical
hunting in the surrounding countryside,
period). This historical backdrop
so as to avoid being accidentally injured
has been used for years to
or killed by his own men.
shoot a variety of historical films
The name "Plantagenêt" was carried by
and swashbucklers: Cyrano de
his descendants and has left its mark
Bergerac, On Guard, Gallant
on the city of Le Mans: the Palace of the
Ladies, The Man in the Iron Mask,
Counts of Maine (which houses the City
Jean de La Fontaine, Molière,
Hall today) was an important residence
certain episodes of Nicolas Le
that regularly welcomed members of
Floch, and many more.
this dynasty throughout history.
In the footsteps of Henry II …
Document available at the Tourist Office
and at the Maison du Pilier Rouge
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Lorànt Deutsch in
Jean de La Fontaine –
Le Défi
Filmed 2006
Cité Plantagenêt
Nicolas Le Floch
Filmed 2012
© LM Cité Plantagenêt
Request the Discover the Saint-Julien
cathedral, the Roman enclosure and
the half-timbered houses … booklet
published by the Heritage Service,
available at the Tourist Office and at the
Maison du Pilier Rouge.
© LM
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VISIT LE MANS
VISIT LE MANS
CATHEDRAL
SAINT-JULIEN
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Our movable heritage is particularly varied:
Stained-glass window of the Ascension
(Circa 11th-12th century) arranged in the
nave, alongside a fine set of stained-glass
windows in various styles (12th-20th century)
Large Renaissance-style organs
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Monumental paintings of musical angels
Originally dedicated to the Virgin and Saints adorning the Chapel of the Virgin
Gervais and Protais, it has borne the title of Terracottas dating from the 17th and 18th
Self-guided tour. Open all year, except centuries.
Saint-Julien since the 9th century. during ceremonies. There are riches to admire from the 21st
Divided into two styles – Romanesque and Check with the bishopric. century too, with the goldsmith Goudji's
Gothic – the cathedral offers up a real history Place Saint-Michel - 02 43 28 28 98 Christ in Glory installed at the entrance to
book to all those who visit. www.cathedraledumans.fr the choir.
Built in the 11th and 12th centuries, upon ancient
foundations, the nave presents a set of so- baptised there and had a mauseleum built in
called Plantagenêt-style vaults made during a memory of his late father.
period of stylistic transition, located at the end The choir – entirely in the Gothic style – dates A Focus on Le Mans Saint-julien
of the Romanesque and the beginning of the from the 13th century onwards, comprised of Cathedral, booklet published by the
Gothic era. a crown of thirteen radiating chapels opening City of Le Mans Tourism and Heritage
Claimed in the 12th century to be "the most onto a double ambulatory. A truly exceptional department.
beautiful church in the West" by Bishop chevet is countered by a beautiful set of
Hildebert de Lavardin, it has been the scene simple buttresses, as well as an inverted Y.
of many events: Geoffrey V, "The Handscome", The transept came to complete the
the first member of the long Plantagenêt construction in two stages: in the 14th and 15th
dynastry, married Mathilde, one of William centuries.
the Conquerer's granddaughters. Future King
of England, Henry II or Henry Plantagenêt was
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VISIT LE MANS
THE THERMAL BATHS
VISIT LE MANS
QUARTER
SAINT-NICOLAS
Close to the historic districts, the Saint-Nicolas
district is a fascinating spot for those keen to
learn more about essential places of life in Le
Mans.
As you leave the Cité Plantagenêt via the Ponts
Neufs stairs, lean against the Roman ramparts
– modified during the medieval period – and
admire the Royal Collegiate Church of Saint-
Pierre-la-Cour, former chapel of the Palace of
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the Counts of Maine, erected between the 11th
and 13th centuries. Its austere stature hides a
lower hall with slender vaults, whose bays are
punctuated by fine pillars.
Under the School of Fine Arts, the foundations
of the Roman baths – destroyed in the 3rd
century during the construction of the Roman COLLEGIATE
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walls – can be found on Rue Rostov-sur-le-
Don. The staircase continues through the Rue
Fragments of the Plantagenêt Palace
PALAIS DES
PALACE OF THE
COMTES
des Ponts Neufs, where you will find yourself
(1126-1240) can still be seen today, inserted COUNTS
DU MAINEOF MAINE
immersed in the city's particularly lively alleys.
in the buildings of the current Le Mans
Cafés, bars, tea rooms, decoration shops and
Town Hall.
everyday objects are essential sites within city.
© GM The complex is organised around two
large, noble hubs, secular and ecclesiastic:
Guided tours by reservation the count's aula and the Saint-Pierre-la-
only at the Maison du Pilier
Rouge Cour collegiate church. The aula (large
ceremonial hall) serves as a framework for
Avenue Rostov-sur-le-Don
02 43 47 40 30 the exercise of power and its representation.
This is where ceremonies and feasts are
held. Count Geoffrey Plantagenêt and
Mathilde his wife, later followed by the
very powerful Henry II, their son, master
ROYAL COLLEGIATE of the English kingdom and the western
CHURCH half of France, marked this high place of
public life with their presence. While it
SAINT-PIERRE-LA-COUR
has retained its medieval appearance on © GM
the Avenue Rostov sur le Ron and Rue de
la Comédie side, the building features a
classic L-shaped façade with a triangular
Opening hours
pediment on the reverse wing, on the
Open during temporary
exhibitions. Place Saint-Pierre side. The hall hosts
temporary exhibitions.
Rue des Fossés Saint-Pierre
02 43 47 36 52 © GM
musees@lemans.fr
Town Hall - Place Saint-Pierre
Discover our booklet on the Comital and Royal 02 43 47 47 47
Palace complex, available at the Tourist Office www.lemans.fr
and at the Maison du Pilier-Rouge. © GM
16 LE MANS – TOURIST GUIDE LE MANS – TOURIST GUIDE 17VISIT LE MANS
QUARTER
VISIT LE MANS
RÉPUBLIQUE
The Place de la République, (formerly
Place des Halles) has been the heart of
the city since its very creation. Lined with
old travellers' hotels, banks, shops, cafés,
brasseries and the Chapel of the Visitation,
this airy and incredibly lively square is
an invitation to stop and – in the right
weather – sunbathe on the terrace of a © OT
café or restaurant. It can be accessed by
8 allée Leprince d’Ardenay
tram or on foot.
02 21 76 02 34
Rue des Minimes is an important
accueil@fiaalemans.com
commercial thoroughfare. Here, you can www.fiaa-lemans.com
admire two department stores that have
been awarded the 20th Century heritage
THE
label.
CONTEMPORARY
© FIAA
ART CENTRE - FIAA
LA VISITATION
The FIAA is dedicated to the presentation
LÀ VISITATION of modern art in the heart of Le Mans. The
exhibitions last between two to three months,
with artist-hosted workshops for all audiences.
The FONDS INTERNATIONAL D'ART ACTUEL
is an international art centre located on the
site of La Visitation in the heart of the city of
Le Mans, focused on contemporary art. All
art lovers, whether novices or enthusiasts,
will find in the FIAA the opportunity to
© AS admire temporary exhibitions renewed every
three months, as well as artist residencies,
The Monastery of the Visitation was erected
a documentary space and a workshop for
by Mathurin Riballier under the direction of
the general public hosting masterclasses or
a Visitandine nun, Sister Anne-Victoire Pillon.
workshop visits.
The chapel was built between 1723 and 1737.
This emblematic complex in the city centre
of Le Mans has been home to several famous
occupants. The former cloister was recently
fitted out to accommodate shops, craftsmen
and a selection of restaurants and bars. In the
heart of central Le Mans, Là Visitation is a place
of life where walkers and customers mingle
as they explore the shops. Take advantage
of a friendly setting to discover these shops,
before extending your visit with a trip to the
bars and restaurants. A truly timeless place
© FIAA
that you surely won't want to leave!
1 rue Gambetta
© FJ lavisitation.lemans@gmail.com
lavisitationlemans.fr
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VISIT LE MANS
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CHURCH OF NOTRE-
The church of Notre-Dame du Pré (formerly
Saint-Julien du Pré), on Place du Pré, is a DAME DU PRÉ
superb Romanesque church dating from
the 11th and 12th centuries, enlarged in the
© GM 19th century by the architect Denis Darcy,
a pupil and colleague of Viollet-Le-Duc,
Place Aristide Briand
CHURCH OF NOTRE- 02 43 85 21 92
renowned Parisian architect. This church was
dependant on an abbey enclosure, destroyed
DAME DE LA
paroisse.ndcouture@sarthecatholique.fr
www.ndcouture.org during the Revolution.
COUTURE
Close to the Prefecture, the Church of Notre-
Dame de La Couture is the former abbey-
church of the Benedictine monastery of Saint-
Pierre-Saint-Paul de La Couture, founded in
the 7th century by Bishop Saint-Bertrand. This © GM
Gothic-style religious building features some
Place du Pré - 02 43 28 52 69
particularly interesting altarpieces (17th, 18th
rmouest@sarthecatholique.fr
and 19th centuries). In the nave, a "copy" of © GM
www.rmouest.fr
the Virgin and Child can be found, sculpted
by Germain Pilon, an illustrious Renaissance
artist, alongside paintings by Parrocel. The CHAPEL OF THE
original is located in a secure part of the
building. ORATORY
In the old suburbs of the city (Saint-Vincent district),
the chapel of the Oratory – now dependent on the
Montesquieu high school – offers up some charming
architecture, with a choir surmounted by a Baroque-style
© GM baldachin. (open only during concerts and on heritage
© GM
days).
20 LE MANS – TOURIST GUIDE LE MANS – TOURIST GUIDE 21VISIT LE MANS
ROYAL ABBEY
OF ÉPAU
VISIT LE MANS
HOTEL-DIEU
COËFFORT
The Hôtel-Dieu de Coëffort (Place
Washington) was built in the
12th century by order of Henry II
Plantagenêt, King of England, to
welcome the poor and the sick,
abandoned children and pilgrims.
Though the exterior may appear
somewhat solid and sparsely
decorated, this building houses
some incredibly fine architecture. A
range of beautiful paintings can also
be discovered here. The church is Route de Changé 72530 Yvré l’Évèque
open during offices or guided tours. © CD72 02 43 84 22 29
This site is well worth a detour during epau.accueil@sarthe.fr
epau.sarthe.fr
your stay in Le Mans or Sarthe.
In 1953, the "Treasure of Coëffort" –
made up of 31 pieces of medieval civil Since 2017, the Sarthe Department has
goldsmithery – was uncovered during sought to restore the abbey garden to
refurbishment works to the building. its former size, while strictly respecting
© GM
This very sober, silver tableware was current environmental issues. A
used by the hospitaller brotherhood conservatory orchard was therefore
of the Hôtel-Dieu Coëffort in the 14th created. Beehives have also been
and 15th centuries, and was most likely set up. A vegetable garden has been
buried during conflicts. This treasure developed to the north of the church,
is currently on display at the Jean- with a pond and greenhouse added
Claud Boulard - Carré Plantagenêt © CD72 to the development of the garden,
musuem. cultivated in permaculture.
With eight centuries of history A chicken coop will join this
behind it (listed as a Historic collection later in the year,
Monument), the Royal Abbey of housing a dozen hens. The
Épau is one of the finest examples food forest, planted in 2021, will
of Cistercian architecture in be expanded in 2022.
France. This jewel was founded Today, the abbey's cultural
by Bérengère de Navarre, widow programme is punctuated
of Richard the Lionheart, whose by several events: music
recumbent figure is exhibited festivals (jazz, classical and
in the abbey church. The abbey electro), temporary exhibitions
became the property of the (photography, comics,
Sarthe Department in 1959. A vast painting, etc.), workshops for
programme of restorations, still young audiences, concerts,
underway today, have revitalised events, guided tours and the
the building, making this abbey end-of-year light and sound
one of the cultural highlights of journey.
Sarthe.
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22 LE MANS – TOURIST GUIDE LE MANS – TOURIST GUIDE 23TESSÉ MUSEUM
MUSEUMS
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Free entry.
Near the Cité Plantagenêt, set amid a beautiful
wooded park, the Le Mans Museum of Fine 2 avenue de Paderborn
Arts occupies the site of what was once the 02 43 47 38 51
Tessé family's estate. musee.tesse@lemans.fr
The museum layout, organised around www.lemans.fr
paintings and sculptures from the 14th to the
20th century, invites you to discover the Italian
Primitives, Caravaggesque painters and
French classics from the 17th century.
The Tessé Museum, devoted to ancient Egypt,
is an astonishing space and unique in France.
© LM
Le sommeil d'Élie
Philippe de Champaigne 1650-1655
Huile sur toile.
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LE MANS – TOURIST GUIDE 25MUSEUMS
JEAN-CLAUDE-
Trésor de Coëffort
BOULARD -
CARRÉ
PLANTAGENÊT
MUSEUM
In the heart of the city of Le Mans,
at the junction between the Cité
Plantagenêt and the new town,
stands the museum of archeology
and history.
This building, which brings
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together a resolutely
contemporary architecture alongside the preservation of old buildings, offers a journey through
time and the history of the Sarthe region, from prehistory to the end of the Middle Ages. Among
the key objects, visitors can admire the treasure of Coëffort and the Plantagenêt enamel ...
Free entry.
2 rue Claude Blondeau
02 43 47 46 45
carre.plantagenet@lemans.fr
www.lemans.fr
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Email Plantagenêt
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26 LE MANS – TOURIST GUIDEMUSEUMS
GREEN MUSEUM,
THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
This natural history museum, located in the settings (forest, crops and bodies of water, etc.).
19th-century buildings of the former Véron de The "Jurassic Sarthe" exhibition reveals the
Forbonnais school, houses a rich collection of geological riches, minerals and fossils of our
geology, zoology and botany. department.
The past and current biodiversity of the Le
Mans region is presented through fifteen
© LM
Free entry.
204 avenue Jean Jaurès
02 43 47 39 94
musee.vert@lemans.fr
www.lemans.fr
© LM
28 LE MANS – TOURIST GUIDEOTHER CULTURAL PLACES
Collège Berthelot premises, entrance
THE BLOCKHOUSE on 26 Rue Chanzy
By reservation on 02 43 16 37 22,
OF LE MANS (standard opening from 18:00 to
20:00).
© FMA72
The AOK7 enthusiasts association invites you
to visit the blockhouse of the 7th German Army
in Le Mans, preserved in perfect condition.
Protected by the grounds of the Berthelot
middle school, the building escaped squatting
and looting and remains practically intact.
Unlike the bunkers located on the coasts,
this blockhouse has also been spared any
damage from sea air or the movement of the
sands. Guided tours of the site resume from
February and will take place every Saturday
from February to November.
Duration: 1 hour
Group of 8 people maximum/tour.
©TC
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NATURE
Two rivers cross the Le Mans urban agglomeration: the Sarthe and the Huisne. Overlooked
by an elongated hill, the Sarthe was a centre of attraction for the Aulerci Cenomans, later
followed by the Romans, who had the Roman wall constructed in the 3rd and 4th centuries.
In the Middle Ages, a great many wooden and stone bridges spanned the two banks of
the Sarthe – bringing economic interest to the city. In the 19th century, the banks of the
Sarthe underwent major containment works in order to alleviate the problems of excessively
regular flooding. Currently, its banks offer a host of ideas for walks thanks to its landscaped
parks and gardens (Île aux Planches park, Gué-de-Maulny park and the Allée des Pêcheurs
or the Promenade du Chemin de Halage, for example). Private and public gardens take pride
of place in Le Mans! Veritable green lungs, these green spaces can be found throughout the
city on both banks of the Sarthe. Along streets, the typical urban dwellings known as the
Mancelles hide land used as vegetable gardens, which became landscaped during the 20th
century. Public gardens are very important in Le Mans.
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32 LE MANS – TOURIST GUIDE LE MANS – TOURIST GUIDE 33NATURAL LE MANS
OTHER GARDENS
NATURAL LE MANS
A variety of gardens were developed
throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
ÎLE AUX PLANCHES (along the Sarthe) is an
island of greenery, created in 2008.
On the Pont du Greffier, the "L'Envol" statue
– dedicated to the launch of aviation in the
department – was created by the sculptor
Paul Landowski, creator of Rio de Janeiro's
famous "Christ the Redeemer".
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PARC DE L'ÎLE AUX PLANCHES
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THE JARDIN DES
PLANTES
Rue Prémartine, designed by Jean-Charles
Alphand, creator of the Bois de Boulogne, Bois
de Vincennes and Montsouris parks in Paris.
Created upon the initiative of the Sarthe
Horticultural Society, this park is made up of
two distinct parts: the regular "French" garden
(featuring a rose garden) and the landscaped
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"English" garden (with a pond).
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TESSÉ PARK
Located on Avenue de Paderborn, this park
is one of the oldest in the city. Attached to THE POETS GARDEN` on Avenue Rostov-
the former Hôtel de Lavardin, then the Hôtel sur-le-Don offers up colourful notes in every
de Tessé (current Tessé Museum), since the season, at the foot of the wall and the Town
17th century, this park spans 2.3 hectares and Hall.
features a pond and abundant flower beds.
In the 1920s, it was redeveloped into an
English garden. Since 2009, the giant "Le
Temps Imparti-Eclypse" hourglass, created Nature by Tram to discover our nature
by Jean-Bernard Métais to celebrate the heritage in a more gentle means of
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new millenium in 2000, embellishes the transport.
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garden and represents one of the city's Seven
Treatures.
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NATURAL LE MANS
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PARC BANJAN
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PARC THÉODORE-MONOD
THÉODORE-MONOD PARK, located near the
hospital and incorporating the remains of
the former Chanzy barracks, offers up two
hectares of greenery.
IN BANJAN PARK, upon a hillside and
accessible from Rue de Banjan, apple trees
have been planted, calling back to the area's
original production.
LES QUINCONCES DES JACOBINS
PROMENADE DES CORDELIERS
Les Quinconces des Jacobins and the © AS
Promenade des Cordeliers, at the back of JARDINS DE GOURDAINE
the "Les Quinconces" complex, have existed
since the end of the 18th century, following the THE GOURDAINE and Les TANNERIES
destruction of religious enclosures during the Gardens decorate the banks of the Sarthe
Revolution. and highlight a section of the Roman
The development work revealed the remains enclosure and the remains of the medieval
of the Roman amphitheatre, which explains © OT
town wall.
the name of the neighbourig streets: rue des
arènes, des Gladiateurs, du Cirque.
Inaugurated in 1811, this lime-tree-lined
promenade is very popular with both locals
and visitors passing through Le Mans.
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JARDINS DES TANNERIES
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NATURAL LE MANS
THE ARCHE DE LA
NATURE
Located ten minutes from the heart of the
city of Le Mans, the Arche de la Nature offers
visitors a vast natural space. Along the paths,
walkers can discover the river, the wooded
countryside and the forest – leading all the
way to the Maison de l'Eau, the Maison de la
Forêt and the Maison de la Prairie (garden
and farm). In all, there are 500 hectares of
nature to be discovered free of charge and
permanently open to the public.
51 rue de l'Estérel
02 43 47 40 00
archedelanature@lemans.fr
www.arche-nature.fr
MAISON DE LA FORÊT
MAISON DE LA FORÊT © LM
The Maison de la Forêt invites visitors to
discover the wild animals (alive or stuffed) and
the trees that inhabit the Sarthe forests, as © AS
well as all the smells, noises and materials that
make up these ecosystems, through films,
interactive terminals and sensory islands.
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MAISON DE L’EAU
Au bord de l’Huisne, l’ancienne usine de production d’eau potable dévoile un patrimoine industriel
unique : machines à vapeur et hydrauliques, roues à aubes, éolienne Bollée.
Aujourd’hui pôle pédagogique sur l’eau et les énergies, la Maison de l’Eau propose des modules
interactifs sur le cycle de l’eau, la vie dans la rivière avec notamment de grands aquariums sur les
© PM poissons d’eau douce, ainsi qu’une exposition sur les énergies.
38 LE MANS – TOURIST GUIDE LE MANS – TOURIST GUIDE 39techniques.
NATURAL LE MANS
02 43 47 40 00
51 rue de l'Estérel
40 LE MANS – TOURIST GUIDE
www.arche-nature.fr
Farm and Vegetable
and a large vegetable garden.
archedelanature@lemans.fr
MAISON DE LA PRAIRIE
Bleu du Maine sheep, among others).
Cotentin donkey, the Maine-Anjou cow or the
The Maison de la Prairie is a conservation farm
of vegetables and different gardening
Its 2,100 m² vegetable garden offers a variety
some rather unusual (the Le Mans hen, the
This site is home to a range of local breeds,
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Created in 1923, the 24 Hours of Le Mans is the largest endurance race in the world, bringing
together millions of television viewers each year and more than 250,000 spectators on site.
Recognised worldwide as the toughest motorsport event, the legend of Le Mans is – above all – a
story of men and machines. A true human and technological challenge, the 24 Hours of Le Mans
is also a week of festivities and entertainment, which come together to contribute to the charm
and spirit of this event.
More than 180 drivers take to the starting line each year, on the second or third Saturday of June,
at 4 pm, on this 13.6 km long circuit. No less than 1,700 track marshals and 2,500 volunteers – all
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LE MANS, CAPITAL OF THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
THE 24 HOURS OF LE
MANS
MUSEUM
Through 140 vehicles, the Automobile Club de
l'Ouest reveals the epic story of the automotive
industry in Sarthe and the success of its
international event. Bentley, Ferrari, Jaguar, Ford,
Porsche, Matra, Audi … All the big names are
represented here by their legendary models,
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immersing the visitor in the greatest endurance
race in the world.
350 m² of temporary exhibitions complete this 9 place Luigi Chinetti © RB
02 43 72 72 24
themed tour, which can be continued with a
heritage@lemans.org
visit to the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit. www.lemans-musee24h.com
All the big names are represented here by their
legendary models, immersing the visitor in the
greatest endurance race in the world.
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48 LE MANS – TOURIST GUIDE LE MANS – TOURIST GUIDE 49ALL YEAR ROUND ON THE CIRCUITS OF LE
LE MANS, CAPITAL OF THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
LE MANS, CAPITAL OF THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
MANS
TOUR OF THE
24 HOURS DRIVING SCHOOL
LE MANS DRIVER
24 HOURS KARTING
Challenge yourself with the 24 Hours of Le
OF LE MANS A pioneer in France, the driving school
Mans Karting!
CIRCUIT of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest offers
Have fun with family or friends over three
karting circuits, with 150 karts and a
introductory classes and car- and motorcycle-
panoramic terrace. We strongly recommend
The Automobile Club de driving courses on the prestigious circuits of
booking your time slot and paying online.
l'Ouest invites you to discover Le Mans.
Share a fantastic experience on the Karting
behind the scenes on the Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned tracks of the 24 Hours of Le Mans!
world's greatest endurance competitor, passionate about two wheels or
Fancy a break between two races? The Bar,
race, through a guided or self- four, Le Mans Driver offers various options for
Snack bar and Karting restaurant at the 24
guided tour lasting 1 hour and cars, motorcycles and karting, adapted to your
Hours of Le Mans are at your service to delight
45 minutes. level and tastes, all within the unique setting
your tastebuds all day long!
Explore new places and discover of the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit.
the history of the race, thanks to Car-driving introduction and courses:
anecdotes and a truly colourful 24 Hours Karting
Pescarolo prototype, Porsche, or personal Route du Chemin au Boeufs
route. vehicle* 02 43 40 21 40
Motorcycle-riding introduction and courses: lemanskarting@lemans.org
24 Hours motorcycle, Honda motorcycle or www.lemans-karting.com
personal motorcycle*
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Le Mans Driver - 24 Hours Circuit
ACO - 24 Hours of Le Mans Circuit 02 02 43 40 24 30
43 40 24 65
lemansdriver@lemans.org
heritage@lemans.org
www.lemansdriver.fr *see conditions
www.lemans.org
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50 LE MANS – TOURIST GUIDE LE MANS – TOURIST GUIDE 51RILLETTES ...
FLAVOURS AND LOCAL PRODUCTS
AND OTHER SPECIALTIES
These Le Mans rillettes enjoy a well-established reputation, and if you want to bring some back
in your luggage, you'll find a great many delicatessens who have been awarded for their rillettes.
Sold in sterilised jars, these rillettes can be transported even more easily
Shortbread cookies, Jasnières wine, Coteaux du Loir and apple turnovers are also granted pride
of place in grocery stores and bakeries. The "Le Mans" hen is an old breed that has recently
regained its former glory.
Find a fantastic range of products in our shop area.
LES 7 MERVEILLES 2 SARTHE
Imagined by eight chefs and students from
vocational high schools, the Seven Wonder
of the Sarthe (7 Merveilles 2 Sarthe) is a
gourmet dish made from top-of-the-range
local products (chicken, pork, Jasnères
wine, watercress, buckwheat, Jerusalem
artichoke and Refrain cheese). This dish will
be served in eight restaurants in Sarthe, on
the menu or during themed evenings.
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LE MANS – TOURIST GUIDE 53PARTNER ESTABLISHMENTS
FLAVOURS AND LOCAL PRODUCTS
COSME DELICATESSEN
Located in the heart of Sarthe, a culinary region
by tradition, the Cosme "house" is a family
business, manufacturing exclusively top-quality
products.
The Cosme Delicatessen and Butcher's are
committed to using only carefully selected
regional or French meat, in collaboration with
breeders.Discover a wide range of pork, beef, veal,
lamb and poultry (and rabbit). This range evolves
according to the seasons.Stock up on great ideas
with our recipes!
88 avenue Pierre Piffault - 02 43 85 75 15
contact@charcuterie-cosme.com
www.charcuterie-cosme.com
LE SONNEUR DISTILLERY
The five hectares of the Le Sonneur distillery's
orchards are located in Ségrie, on the first slopes
of the Alpes Mancelles. The distillery, located in
the heart of Le Mans, offers a reception area for
the public. Here, you'll find the shop, offering
the distillery's products and a selection of
local products, mainly organic (wines, beers,
charcuterie, biscuits, etc.), as well as a space
available for hire for your meetings or corporate © Distillerie du Sonneur
events and celebrations. The distillery also has a
professional kitchen which can be rented for an
event or for the day.
Finally, the distillery offers guided tours of the
workshop, adjoining the shop area.
7 rue du Vert Galant - 02 72 91 56 74
tourisme.distilleriedusonneur@gmail.com
www.distillerie-dusonneur.com
WIEST DELICATESSEN
The WIEST house, an artisanal delicatessen foun-
ded in Le Mans in 1943, offers you its Le Mans
rillettes, the gastronomic specialty of our city,
among many other great products. For nearly 80
years, the WIEST house has been manufacturing
all its products in strict respect for tradition, ac-
cording to the original recipes of Mr WIEST, with
raw materials selected by us for their quality. Our
artisanal rillettes are offered fresh in jars of va-
rious sizes, to be consumed quickly as they are
made without preservatives. We also package © NB
them in sterilised jars, allowing tourists to bring
our local charcuterie back in their luggage wi-
thout any fear. So, there's no reason not to pick LA CROIX D’OR BUTCHER'S
up a jar! We also offer very simple delivery of our Artisanal butcher. "Homemade" charcuterie
canned rillettes. Our rillettes are available on our products made from Label Rouge free-range
online store. pork. Mamers and Le Mans competition, in the
"Artisan Butchers and Delicatessens of Sarthe"
17 place des Comtes du Maine - 02 43 24 86 22 category.
contact@charcuterie-wiest.com 5 place Georges Bouttié - 02 43 28 49 36
www.charcuteriewiest.com www.facebook.com/boucherielacroixdor
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LE MANS – TOURIST GUIDE 55OUTINGS
FLAVOURS AND LOCAL PRODUCTS
OUTINGS
LA METAIRIE FARM Healthy food
has been on our plates for more than 30 years. LEISURE ACTIVITIES, CULTURAL VENUES, BARS AND MORE
As a result, we have been able to produce jams PARTNER ESTABLISHMENTS
and sorbets with zero chemicals or additives.
Committed to organic farming since 1986,
all our products are certified by Ecocert.This SPORTS AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES LA RÊVEUSE DE SAINT NICOLAS
questioning of our cultural conduct has also lead 101 quai Amiral Lalande - 07 71 14 36 21
us to consider other aspects of our way of life adaf.asso@gmail.com
2DIVE - SAUT EN PARACHUTE
and creation. sites.google.com/view/adaf-asso/saison-2021
Aéroport du Mans - Route d’Angers
75 rue de la Foucaudière - 02 43 16 65 51 06 58 00 64 28 - info@2dive.fr - www.2dive.fr LE MANS DRIVER : École de Pilotage ACO des
ferme.metairie@wanadoo.fr
Circuits du Mans
www.lafermedelametairie.fr AIR BLEU ULM
Automobile Club de l’Ouest Circuit des “24
Route d’Angers Aérodrome Le Mans Arnage
OENOLOGY AND COOKING WORKSHOP - TELL heures” - www.lemansdriver.fr
© Ferme de la Métairie 02 43 85 57 55 - dmorin@airbleu-ulm.fr
ME WINE www.airbleu-ulm.fr LE PETIT TRAIN DU MANS
For individuals: Tell Me Wine offers oenology MAISON DRANS
lessons, as well as whiskey, rum and beer Place du Jet d’eau - 06 63 18 45 68
ARCHE DE LA NATURE
tastings. We also organise food and wine pairing resa.tga@gmail.com
51 rue d’Esterel - 02 43 47 40 00
dinners. www.petits-trains-val-de-loire.fr
archedelanature@lemans.fr
For companies, Tell Me Wine offers a range of www.arche-nature.fr LE SPOT INDOOR
unique activities around the theme of wine
Rue Louis Harel de la Noë
and cooking for your team-building days or ASSOCIATION LES AMIS DU NEPAL -
corporate events: fun wine tastings, Wine 02 43 14 58 70 - skateparklespot@hotmail.fr
RANDONNÉE
Casino, cooking classes and more. Tell Me www.lespot.fr
17 rue Olivier de Serres - 06 32 24 23 63
Wine is the specialist in oenology and cooking adnpleinair72@gmail.com LIBERTY CYCLE
workshops for individuals and businesses in Le
amidunepal.pleinair.monsite-orange.fr 384 avenue Félix Geneslay - 02 43 75 10 42
Mans.
libertycycle72@gmail.com
39 rue de Coup de Pied - La Chapelle-Saint- CAPITAINERIE DU PORT DU MANS
Aubin - 06 62 52 25 02 - contact@tellmewine.fr www.location-velo-electrique-le-mans.fr
101 quai Amiral Lalande - 02 43 80 96 02
www.tellmewine.fr port@cenovia.fr - www.portdumans.com LOCATION DE BATEAUX ÉLECTRIQUES
GOURMET WORKSHOP (COOKING CLASS) Capitainerie - 101 quai Amiral Lalande
CENTRE AQUATIQUE LES ATLANTIDES
We welcome you to share in delicious moments © Maison Drans 02 43 80 96 02 - port@cenovia.fr
4 avenue de Volos - 02 43 50 05 31
during our cooking classes. www.portdumans.com
Discover new flavours with our selection of Created in 1932 in Sablé-sur-Sarthe by the Drans www.lemans.fr/dynamique/les-activites/les-
products during workshops, or perfect the basics family of biscuit makers, Maison Drans is the piscines/les-atlantides/ LOCATION DE VELOS - CANOES - VEL’NATURE
as you prepare a range of dishes as part of a oldest producer of "petits sablés" shortbread 51 rue de l’Esterel - Maison de l’eau
complete menu. biscuits. CITÉ DU CIRQUE
02 52 60 30 47 - velnature@iter-lemans.fr
6 boulevard Winston Churchill - 02 43 47 45 54
With other adults, with friends, with colleagues, All our biscuits are made by hand in our Sablé-sur- www.iter-lemans.com
Sarthe workshop with 100% natural ingredients. cirque.communication@lemans.fr
with family or with children, become real chefs:
prepare a menu in the kitchen and come and www.citeducirque.com PISCINE DES ARDRIERS
Maison Drans also offers Croq'Amours meringues,
learn the basics during our courses designed almond tiles, chocolates and savoury crackers. Rue du Vieux Loup - 02 43 39 99 20
HELIBERTE HJS - CIE HELICOPTERES www.lemans.fr/dynamique/les-activites/les-
according to pre-defined themes such as
Come discover and savour our recipes in store! Aérodrome Le Mans Arnage - 02 43 39 14 50 piscines/la-piscine-des-ardriers
seasonal products, chef techniques, pastry,
macarons, chocolate and exotic flavours ... Maison Drans biscuit shop lemans@heliberte.com - www.heliberte.com
24 Rue Marchande - 02 43 52 76 29 POLE VTT-BMX
68 boulevard des Hunaudières - La Lande du HIPPODROME DES HUNAUDIÈRES Rue des Tennis
02 43 55 61 87 - contact@maisondrans.com
Camp - Ruaudin - 06 22 95 64 15 Hippodrome des Hunaudières - Route de Tours
www.maisondrans.com www.arche-nature.fr/module-Contenus-
lemans@atelier-gourmand.fr 02 43 84 94 94 - www.letrot.com
www.atelier-gourmand.fr/nos-ateliers/cours- viewpub-tid-2-pid-16.html
cuisine-le-mans/accueil JIM ET JUMP PORSCHE DRIVE
3 rue Louis Harel de la Noë Circuit des 24 Heures - Boulevard des Italiens
02 43 72 68 21 - jimandjump@orange.fr 02 43 400 911
Non-partner establishments www.jim-and-jump.com
LE MANS LES PORCS DE LA SARTHE (LPS) drive.porsche.com/france/reservierung/
15 rue Jean Grémillon KARTING DES 24 HEURES rental?lang=fr&station=2101011-PEC
BRASSERIE SEPTANTE-DEUX Route du Chemin aux Boeufs - 02 43 40 21 40
21 rue du Docteur Leroy AROUND LE MANS
lemanskarting@lemans.org PORSCHE EXPERIENCE CENTER
CHOCOLATERIE - BELLANGER CHOCOLATIER BOCAGE NORD MANS www.lemans-karting.com
1 rue Jacques Offenbach - ZAC de l'Oseraie Long Boyau - Aigné 19 boulevard des Italiens - 02 43 400 911
CHOCOLATIER PÂTISSIER VINCENT BESNARD “L'ART LES DELICES DE LA FERME LA GUINGUETTE DES TANNERIES www.porsche-experience-center.fr/driving-
DE LA CABOSSE” Rue de Sillé l’Hommeau - Aigné Jardin des Tanneries - Quai Louis Blanc experience/btoc/bap
5 rue Vincent Scotto FERME LES HERVERIES 06 15 47 52 31 - guinguettedumans@gmail.com
EPICERIE FINE - MAISON REIGNIER Les Herveries - Arnage
www.facebook.com/Guinguettelemans
19 rue de Bolton
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