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Le Mans

Le Mans is a city in northwestern France on the Sarthe River where it meets the Huisne. Traditionally the capital of the province of Maine, it is now the capital of the Sarthe department and the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese of Le Mans.

Type City

Why go

  • Prefecture and commune in Pays de la Loire, France.
  • Served by Le Mans-Arnage Airport (LME).

History

Le Mans is a city in northwestern France on the Sarthe River where it meets the Huisne. Traditionally the capital of the province of Maine, it is now the capital of the Sarthe department and the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese of Le Mans. Le Mans is a part of the Pays de la Loire region.

Restaurants & places to go

Ice Cream · Fabriquant de sorbets et de glaces, confitures, compotes et sauces bio. Workshop of organic sorbets and ice creams, fruit jams, compote and… · lafermedelametairie.fr
Indoor
Steak House, French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:45-14:30,18:45-23:15 · 8 Rue des Petites Marniéres, 72650 · bistro-regent.fr
Indoor
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-14:00, Su-Th 18:00-22:30, Fr,Sa 18:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access · dominos.fr
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-23:00; Su 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 31 Place de la République · mcdonalds.fr
Indoor
Poke, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:30,18:15-22:30; Sa-Su 11:00-22:30 Features: takeaway, vegan options · restaurants.pokawa.com
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · quick.fr
Indoor
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · Rue Jean de Vignolles, Saint Saturnin, 72650 · delarte.fr
Indoor
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · restaurants.subway.com
Indoor

292 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Le Mans-Arnage Airport (LME) 4.7 km to the centre
Le Mans, Sarthe, PDL, FR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
La Flèche-Thorée-les-Pins Airfield 37 km to the centre
La Flèche, Sarthe, PDL, FR
Outdoor
Alençon-Valframbert Airfield 51 km to the centre
Alençon, Orne, NOR, FR
Outdoor
Mortagne-au-Perche Airfield 66 km to the centre
Saint-Hilaire-le-Châtel, Orne, NOR, FR
Outdoor
Assé le Riboul Airfield 24 km to the centre
PDL, FR
Outdoor
Piacé Airfield 32 km to the centre
PDL, FR
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Capalvi
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Le Mans-Arnage Airport (LME); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: ferry routes serve the area; routes include Capalvi.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Le Mans. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing
Sightseeing