SIGHTSEEING
Get lost in the nature of Le Mans, Jardin des Plantes du Mans. This garden is open for public daily without any charge. This beautiful garden is not only giving you free access, but also calm and beauty. Sit on the bench and breathe through the beauties around and be sure to capture the most beautiful pictures.
Jardin des Plantes du Mans
DOWNTOWN
Coming to Le Mans is not complete without visiting the ever-popular Museum of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. With the location in the city center, this spot would be a good choice to start your journey in the city. From Bentley, Ferrari, Jaguar, Ford, Porsche, Matra, to Audi, these big names are all included in this museum. If you are car lover or you have partner or loved ones who love car, this museum is a perfect place for you. The museum is organized around six major sequences that showcase the important figures of the 24 Hours race and origins of the Le Mans automotive industry.
Museum of the 24 Hours of Le Mans
SHOPPING
Market Des Jacobin is the perfect place to shop for everything traditional. This market sells things like fresh fruits, meats, fish, bakeries, vegetables, and many fresh products. This market opens on Wednesday, Sunday, and Friday at the foot of Le Mans Cathedral. After buying some traditional goodies, you may want to try the fabric of La Mans at Jules. This men’s clothing store offers you the quality of good products like shirts, t-shirts, sweaters, coats, jeans, trousers, sneakers, and more.
Market Des Jacobin
Jules
FOOD & DRINK
Popular main dishes in France include meat, fish, and poultry. There’s also boeuf Bourguignon, and steak frites. All this cuisine can go along with the presence of the wine, one of the most popular drinks in the city and country.
CULTURE
The 24 Hours race is very famous in Le Mans. It’s known as the world’s oldest active sports car race in endurance racing. This racing is held annually since 1923. It’s considered as one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world and has been named the “Grand Prix of Endurance and Efficiency.”
BEST TIME TO VISIT
You are most likely to enjoy good weather in June to September. This period of time has the warmest atmosphere in the city.
HOTEL
If you want to add excitement to your travel to Le Mans, staying at Hôtel Mercure Le Mans Centre would be a perfect match. This 19th century building is only 10 minutes from the railway station and just 500 meters from the Plantagenet city and the Old Town. With the combination of relaxation and calm setting, this hotel is ready to serve you with 4-star qualities. The hotel comes with stunning styled-building with comfortable room decorations. ibis Le Mans Centre is another good recommendation for your stay in the city. This modern budget hotel is overlooking La Sarthe river, an 11-minute walk from Le Mans Cathedral and 8 km from the Circuit de la Sarthe. The streamlined rooms feature flat-screen TVs and desks, adding comfort to it. Their casual lounge bar is ready to serve you 24/7. Make the most of your stay in this beautiful downtown hotel.
Hôtel Mercure Le Mans Centre
ibis Le Mans Centre
RESTAURANT
A simple-looking restaurant with its lovely color pleasantly welcome you with open arm. La Ciboulette comes to your presence with its history of 35 years of service. It offers you a combination of tradition and originality throughout the menus. This is what makes this restaurant special. If you happen to come with a group of friends, there are two private rooms you can book that’s available. Another good restaurant is La Cuisine de Madeleine. This restaurant is offering you simple and tasty dishes. To maximize your experience here, the owner works with the best quality of local produce. The intimate atmosphere is just a perfect way to get close to the taste of this restaurant. Don’t forget to try their surprisingly good wine.
La Cuisine de Madeleine
CAFE
L’AMUZ’MANS is a perfect place to chill and have fun. Delicious homemade healthy meals are served here. What makes this cafe popular and loved by people is not only good taste and service, but they also have about a hundred of games for its customers to play. So, when you finish or waiting for your order, make sure to play some fun games they provide. This would be a lot of fun. Bateau Lavoir CAFÉ is another beautiful cafe to enjoy the city’s hospitality. This cafe has been known for its excellent coffee with its service. Come here and enjoy the warmest and friendly accommodation.
L’AMUZ’MANS
Bateau Lavoir CAFÉ
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
When it comes to best local wines, L'un des Sens - Bar à vins is the right place. Whether it’s red, white, rose, each wine that's served has a story to tell. Each wine has a special taste to it. While enjoying the night life right in the downtown of the city, menus like pork, smoked, fish, famous canneries are ready to be your night’s special. This bar really is a special place to have fun with France’s night with its warm atmosphere. Le Mulligan’s is one of the best clubs in the city. This bar is always busy serving its customers. The location is even perfect. Located in city center, this bar has to be on your list. The atmosphere here is crazy. They serve good drinks, too. And if you’re hungry, you can order tasty food here. Bar Le Vaud’ is another addition to your list, in case you need some more. This bar comes with good music, brilliant cocktails, and friendly staff.
L'un des Sens - Bar à vins
Le Mulligan’s
Bar Le Vaud’
INTERESTING PLACE
As one of the best spots for tourist attraction, this Catholic church, Cathedral of Saint Julian of Le Mans has interesting shapes and classic colors for your enjoyment. The cathedral’s construction is dated from the 6th through the 14th century. It also has many French Gothic elements in it. This place combines a Romanesque nave and a High Gothic choir, making it a unique-looking art and architecture for your presence. Imagine walking into a magnificent place like this, feeling nothing but admiration. Nuit des chimères welcomes you to its most interesting and unique existence. As one of the best tourist attractions, this enchanted, colorful, and unique church is truly a gem. You simply cannot miss this place. The architectural style with its unique shape is one of the best parts of this church. But the highlight of this place would the light show. They use multiple projectors to project the lights from different angles. The whole church lights up with an incredible combination of colors. To witness this, come before 7 pm and get ready to see something you’ve never seen before.
Cathedral of Saint Julian of Le Mans
Nuit des chimères
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Park Théodore Monod is a good spot to create some exciting pictures. Located at the bottom of rue Gambetta, this park includes two hectares of greenery with varied atmospheres. You can also enjoy large waterfall, carpeted with stone that offers a beautiful wave effect. Arche de la Nature is another spot to capture stunning landscapes. This place is next to public transport and has become a good place to visit just to pass the afternoon. Be creative and come here, enjoy the calm atmosphere while the scent of the afternoon touches you. Even though simple for some, other tourists love to spend their time here and be surrounded by the heart of nature. There are also many quiet and peaceful trails around, good for walking the afternoon.
Arche de la Nature
Park Théodore Monod
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