Le Mans

Le Mans

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownLe MansCoulaines at 2.7 km (7 min)
Insee code72181Saint-Pavace at 4.4 km (8 min)
Postcode72100Sargé-lès-le-Mans at 4.9 km (9 min)
Latitude48.0061100La Chapelle-Saint-Aubin at 5.1 km (10 min)
Longitude0.1995560Allonnes at 5.8 km (12 min)
AltitudeFrom 38 to 134 metersRouillon at 6.9 km (12 min)
Surface52.81 km²Yvré-l'Évêque at 7.1 km (11 min)
Population147108 inhabitantsSaint-Saturnin at 7.3 km (11 min)
Density2785 inhabitants/km²Trangé at 8 km (13 min)
National labelArnage at 10 km (17 min)
DepartmentSartheChaufour-Notre-Dame at 10.1 km (15 min)
RegionPays de la LoireSearch another town
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SIGHTSEEING

Old Mans is particularly interesting because of the homogeneity of its streets, lined with wood-framed houses and 15th century homes or mansions of the 16th century has preserved this historic setting also served as a location for films like The Hunchback. In the Saint-Julien, one can see a stained glass of exceptional early 12th century: the window of the Ascension. The Gallo-Roman wall surrounding the old town dates from the 4th century, and is also exceptionally well preserved and enhanced.

For lovers of vintage cars, the museum presents 24 Hours of 140 vehicles in 4000 m² teaching in a walk. This museum is located near the circuit of Le Mans 24 Hours, you can visit in a minibus or a baptism to track race car or motorcycle.

Detailed information
TransportAirport Le Mans - Arnage,   Train station Le Mans
Information pointsTourist Office of Le Mans
Leisure centresMuseum of La Reine Bérengère,   Museum of Tessé,   Racecourse of the Hunaudières
MonumentsAbbey Saint-Pierre de la Couture,   Abbey Saint-Vincent,   Abbey of L'Épau,   Cathedral Saint-Julien,   Church Notre-Dame-du-Pré,   Collegiate Church Saint-Pierre-la-Cour,   Convent of La Visitation,   House of Adam et Ève,   House of Scarron,   House of the Deux Amis,   House of the Pilier-Rouge,   Muraille gallo-romaine,   Palace of the Comtes du Maine,   Palace of the Grabatoire,   Private Mansion Belin de Béru,   Private Mansion Coindon,   Private Mansion Jousset des Berries,   Private Mansion Nepveu de Rouillon,   Private Mansion Petot,   Private Mansion Richer de la Jousserie,   Private Mansion of Arcy,   Private Mansion of Courcival,   Private Mansion of Vaux,   Private Mansion of the Petit-Louvre,   Private Mansion of the Ursulines du Mans
Performance hallsAntarès,   Collégiale Saint-Pierre-la-Cour du Mans,   Conference Centre of Le Mans,   Cultural Centre of l'Espal,   Exhibition Park Centre des Expositions du Mans,   Les Saulnières,   Stadium Léon-Bollée,   Stadium MMArena,   Theatre of L'Ephémère,   Theatre of L'Espal,   Theatre of L'Écluse,   Theatre of the Passeur,   Theatre of the Radeau - La Fonderie

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Every year, racing the 24 Hours of Le Mans mid-June, and every other year, Classic Car Run "Le Mans Classic", during the first week of July.

From late June to mid-August: "The Chimera", sound and light free in the streets of Old Mans, on the Saint-Julien and the Gallo-Roman wall.

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24 Hours of Le MansOne of the great motor sports gatherings
From 22nd to 23rd June 2013
25th Hour of the BookOne of the oldest book fairs in France
From 12th to 13th October 2013
Europa Jazz FestivalSpringtime jazz in Sarthe
In April / May 2014

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

The Abbey of the shoulder, Moulins'art (mill activity, contemporary art center, water sports, dance hall, starting walking along the canal), Zoo Spay ("Spaycific'Zoo"), Malice ( Art pottery center, water sports, Castle), Castle of Lude, La Fleche Zoo, the Abbey of Solesmes, the Mecca of Gregorian chant. Further north: the Alps Mancelles.

Late May: Classical Music Festival of the Abbey of the shoulder.

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Ayurvedic relaxation massageWellbeing52 €Le Mans
Golf in a club with restaurant and terraceSports sensations35 €Sargé-lès-le-Mans (4.9 km)
Ludykid - Games and amusement parkEntertainment8.50 €Ruaudin (8.2 km)
Mountain bike hire in Bercé national forestNature and the outdoors6 €Jupilles (29 km)

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WEATHER
Sunday 19 May
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Min. 8°C - Max. 14°C
Monday 20 May
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Min. 9°C - Max. 15°C
Tuesday 21 May
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Min. 7°C - Max. 15°C
RESTAURANTS 
La Fontaine des Saveurs  
8.8
Le Mans
La Fontaine des Saveurs offers a warm welcome in the heart of the city of Le Mans. In a chic and understated, the hotel invites you to share his taste for elegance and simplicity. Sit...
Located in Le Mans27 € per person 
L'Alizé
Le Mans
PLACE DU 8 MAI 1945 - A lunch break is needed? It is in the heart of Le Mans between colleagues will find your happiness. You can not pass the Alize restaurant without noticing his...
Located in Le Mans23 € per person 
79 Novaxis  
6.8
Le Mans
In a friendly atmosphere come and share a moment of relax with a delicious meal with traditional notes.
Located in Le Mans50 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les terrasses du leard    
9.4
Neuville-sur-Sarthe
Elisabeth and Jean-Claude verneau welcome you to their guesthouse Violet and Poppy and in their guest house with separate rooms Retro and Moroccan. Their house is located at a place...
Located 8.3 km from Le MansFrom 47 € to 59 € the double room 
Les Volets Bleus    
9.7
Arnage
In an annexe to the main house two guest rooms with special decoration and comfort you expect to spend a pleasant stay in the green department of Sarthe. Heated pool available.
Located 8.4 km from Le MansFrom 60 € to 65 € the double room 
La yang    
9.4
Mulsanne
A stone's throw of Le Mans, find the quiet and gentle joys of the season here three guest rooms: the Yang, africa and carefully decorated Natur'Elle await-The Africa has access outside...
Located 11.7 km from Le Mans55 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte La Mare 72550 chaufour notre-dame
Chaufour-Notre-Dame
Welcome to La Mare! Information Sheet (overview) - Gite La Mare - (Gîte de France n ° 484 Sarthe, 3 ears) - 72550 limekiln notre dame. ******* location: The cottage is located a place...
Located 11.4 km from Le Mans560 € per week 
Manoir Saint Frambault
Roézé-sur-Sarthe
Charming cottage 5 stars ears -5 - Manor of the XV century, very spacious, luxury amenities, in western France. The interior decoration exceptional level of high-class hotels. Lots...
Located 12.9 km from Le MansFrom 1750 € to 2300 € per week 
House for 8 persons
Mayet
At the heart of the region Aune et Loir, close to the chateaux of the Loire, 25 km Le Mans circuit and the 24h, close to the forest Bercé, 40 km from Tours by highway. At closeness:...
Located 28 km from Le Mans480 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping du Château de Chanteloup    
9.5
Sillé-le-Philippe
A castle in a park of 22 hectares, is nothing extraordinary in the Sarthe. This is a little less when there is a campsite high gamme. Et it is no longer at all if you become one of...
Located 15.1 km from Le MansFrom 24 € to 40.80 € per day 

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HOTELS
Kyriad Le Mans Est     
7.8
Le Mans
The Kyriad Le Mans Est is 2 km from the city centre and 3 km from the TGV station. Rooms offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and free Wi-Fi. The rooms at the Kyriad also...
Located in Le MansRoom from 32 €
Hotel De La Pommeraie     
8.2
Le Mans
Hotel de La Pommeraie is located 3 km from the centre of Le Mans. It offers en suite rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi internet access. La Pommeraie is set in a park, which...
Located in Le MansRoom from 54 €
Hôtel Première Classe Le Mans Centre Palais des Congrès     
7
Le Mans
The Premiere Classe offers rooms with free-Wi-Fi in central Le Mans. The hotel is a 10-minute walk to the train station and 5 minutes from the convention centre. Rooms at the Hôtel...
Located in Le MansRoom from 33 €

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Sarthe
Hotel De La Pommeraie
Hotel de La Pommeraie is located 3 km from the centre of Le Mans. It offers en suite rooms with flat-screen TVs and free...
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