The City of Le Mans is located just 130 miles South/West
of Paris ; It is reachable within 2 hours ! It can also be a great location for a stopover during a 2-3 day trip from Paris to the Loire river valley and The Mont Saint Michel ! Private Guided 2-Day Tours Which Can Be Arranged By Driver-Guide-France !
Highlights of the city :
- The Cathedral of Saint Julien ( 11 C-15 C )
- The Medieval Houses ,Specially the Maison du Pilier Rouge
- the Banks of the Sarthe River with Its Ruins of The Roman City Wall .
- The Abbey de l'Epau ( 5 miles outside the City )
- The Motors Museum
- The Bugatti Racetrack
The Cathedral Saint Julien seen from the right bank;
The Remains Of The Gallo-Roman City Ramparts;
With Their Lengh of 4300 Ft ,andTheir 11 Towers,
They Are Among The Longuest Ones In France !
The Cathedral Saint Julien-The Chevet-13C
The Southern Tower Built During The 12 C
( The tallest building in Le Mans ( 200 Ft )
Doorway ( 12 C ) Detail
The Red Pillar House-15 C
St HonorĂ© Street ( N° 72 ) Detail.
The Abbey At L'Epau Where Berenguaria,
Richard The Lionheart 's Widow,,is Buried .
The Entrance of The Motor Museum
The Renault A442 Winner In 1978
The Celebrated Dunlop Footbridge !