Saint Julien Cathedral |
Capital of Sarthe and former province of Le Maine, today Le Mans si the second largest city of Western Loire. This metropolis of 200,000 people enjoys a favourable geographic location between the Parisian basin, the Greater Western region and the Loire Valley. City of Art and History, Le Mans jealously protects its outstanding heritage, with its Plantagenet City, dominated by Saint-Julien Cathedral, and protected by its Roman city wall.
Discover Le Mans:
The Plantagenet City. Over an area of 9 ha, it offers superb timberframed houses, mansion houses and delighful paved streets.
Saint-Julien Cathedral. One of the largest cathedrals in France. it has one of the most impressive collections of medieval stained-glass windows.
The Horticulture Garden. It covers 5 hectares and is both composed in the French style and English style.
More information:
Le Mans Tourist Office
Rue de l'Etoile
F-72 000 Le Mans
Tel. +33 (0)2 43 28 17 22
www.lemanstourisme.com | 
www.tourism.sarthe.com
