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Le Mans

To the uninitiated, Le Mans is perhaps best known for its legendary 24-hour motoring event. But venture away from the race and you’ll find a ‘City of Art and History’ that’s sure to capture your heart. Like something from a fairy tale, Le Mans is mounted upon a hill, while the Gallo-Roman wall that encompasses its old town is said to be the finest example of this type of structure in France. Officially named the Cité Plantagenêt, this historic quarter is essentially a maze of largely unspoilt medieval architecture. A walk around its vicinity offers up charming cobbled lanes that are punctuated by stone stairways and surrounded by half-timbered houses, where the Cathedral Saint Julien dominates the skyline.



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Morning 06:40 07:25 08:25 09:25
Midday 10:15 11:10 12:05 12:55
Afternoon 13:55 14:45 15:40 16:40
Evening 17:25 18:35 20:15 22:05

Top things to see in Le Mans

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Cathedral Saint Julien

Le Mans, France

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Roman walls

Le Mans, France

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Le Mans Embankment

72100 Le Mans, France

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City steps

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Cathedral Saint Julien

Le Mans, France

Cathedral Saint Julien

Le Mans, France

Imposing architectural wonder that’s over 1000 years old

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Roman walls

Le Mans, France

Roman walls

Le Mans, France

Immaculately preserved 1300m long construction

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Le Mans Embankment

72100 Le Mans, France

Le Mans Embankment

72100 Le Mans, France

Perfect for a leisurely stroll

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City steps

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City steps

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Picture-perfect stone steps that are often framed by majestic archways

Itinerary

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Driving Route

4h15m
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Ferry Route