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The city of Le Mans makes it onto most people’s radar for its wildly popular 24-hour racing spectacle, where the fastest cars top 200 mph on the famous Mulsanne Straight. However, it also boasts a charming old town with Gallo-Roman walls and Renaissance palaces.
Book your Le Mans car hire in advance with Enjoy Travel to experience driving around this famous city for yourself. Prices start from €23 for a mini car like a Fiat 500 or similar
Guide to Le Mans
Geography
Situated in northwestern France, Le Mans is perched along the Sarthe River. It is the capital of the Sarthe department and a part of the Pays de la Loire region.
Climate in Le Mans
Le Mans experiences an oceanic climate that is characterised by mostly warm but occasionally hot summers and mild and cloudy winters. It receives moderate rainfall year-round.
Culture
Les Mans’ inhabitants are called Manceaux or Mancelles. And since 1923, the city has famously hosted the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance sports car race.
Things to do in Le Mans
Stroll around the old quarter
Le Mans’ old quarter is called Cité Plantagenêt, a reference to the royal house which ruled England for more than three centuries. Within its Gallo-Roman walls, you can find romantic old houses and renaissance palaces, as well as a magnificent cathedral known as Place du Cardinal Grente. While within the old quarter, admire the striking sequence of flying buttresses that encircle the apse from Place des Huguenots or explore the stone age menhir was placed here in the 1770s.
Experience the oldest motor race in the world
It goes without saying that Le Mans’ main draw is its 24 Hours of Le Mans, the oldest motor race in the world. It is the ultimate test skill and endurance for driver and vehicle alike. If you’re a motorsport fanatic, attending this momentous event in June is almost a sort of necessary pilgrimage. If you’re visiting at other times of the year, there’s a museum dedicated to this fabled race. It contains 120 race-cars on show, out of which 40 have competed in the event. You can also see vintage filling stations, heritage cars, goggles and race suits from former champions.
Eating out in Le Mans
You can’t leave Le Mans without trying its culinary speciality: rillettes, a shredded pork pâté. You can get it at pretty much any charcuterie or butchery shop in town, however, we recommend trying it at La Vieille Porte. They also serve delicious foie gras, duck breast, and tartare. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, head to Distillerie du Sonneur to try their rillettes-based alcohol! Restaurant Le Grenier à Sel is the perfect place to go for a special occasion. They serve fine French cuisine, paired with high-quality wines in a tranquil setting.
Le Mans Transport
Airport
Fly into Le Mans Arnage Airport (LME), located 3 miles from the city centre.
Getting around Le Mans
The Gare du Mans is the main railway station of Le Mans, from which you can reach Paris in 1 hour. It also connects to other major cities like Lille, Marseille, Nantes, Rennes and Brest. Hiring a car is also a popular option among those who want greater comfort and flexibility to go off the beaten track.