Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Le Mans, France
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2.2 km
58 m
Experience Le Mans in France in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in Le MansSight 1: Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Couture
Notre-Dame de la Couture is a church in Le Mans. Formerly the abbey church of Saint-Pierre de la Couture Abbey, it is in the centre of the present-day town. It mainly dates to the 12th century - it shows many similarities to Le Mans Cathedral and Angers Cathedral, both built at about the same time. Its large westwork is framed by two differently-designed towers and other former abbey buildings abut the church, with the prefecture for Sarthe now occupying those on the south side. It was classed as a historic monument in 1840.
Sight 2: Office de Tourisme
The Ursuline Convent of Le Mans is a convent of the Order of St. Ursula located in the city of Le Mans in the Sarthe department.
Sight 3: Hôtel Coindon
The Coindon hotel is a monument located in the French town of Le Mans in the Sarthe department and the Pays de la Loire region.
Sight 4: Hôtel Desportes de Linières
The Hotel Desportes de Linières, or Hotel Belin de Béru, is a private mansion located in the city of Le Mans at 9 rue des Boucheries in the Les Halles district.
Sight 5: Temple
The Protestant temple of Le Mans is a place of worship inaugurated in 1900 and located at 16 rue Barbier in Le Mans, Sarthe. The parish is a member of the United Protestant Church of France.
Sight 6: Église Saint-Lazare
The Church of Saint-Lazare is a religious building located in the city of Le Mans, in the heart of the Saint-Georges district. It was built in 1892 in a district that was suffering the full force of the city's industrial boom. The district was a former suburb, its economic activity was concentrated on cheesecloth in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. At the end of the nineteenth century, it was the gas factories and the tobacco factory that employed many workers. Initially, the neighbourhood was divided into two between Saint-Lazare and Saint-Georges.
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