Le Mans & Activities

Discover Le Mans and its treasures

Le Mans, capital of Sarthe, is a city rich in history and culture. Its classified medieval center, its famous racing circuit and its gastronomy make it an essential destination.

24 Hours of Le Mans (cars), 24 Heures Motos, 24 Heures Camions (trucks) →

🏎️ Motor Racing Nouveau

M24 - Motor Sport Museum

M24 - Motor Sport Museum (1/3) CC BY-SA 4.0 - Aviator12
M24 - Motor Sport Museum (2/3) Domaine Public
M24 - Motor Sport Museum (3/3) Domaine Public

8,600 m² of immersive exhibitions: 160+ legendary cars from F1, rally, IndyCar and 24h. Opened in 2026. Smartphone application included, family itinerary available.

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Spaycific'Zoo

Spaycific'Zoo CC BY-SA 3.0 - spaycific'zoo

Animal park with species from around the world, playgrounds, educational shows and seasonal events. Ideal for a family day in the great outdoors.

🏎️ Motor Racing

Guided tour - Circuit de la Sarthe

Guided tour - Circuit de la Sarthe (1/2) Domaine public
Guided tour - Circuit de la Sarthe (2/2) Domaine public

Access to the podium, control tower, panoramic stand and race secrets shared by the guides. Duration: 2 hours. To be enjoyed outside of race weekends.

🏰 Heritage UNESCO

Cité Plantagenêt - Le Vieux-Mans

Cité Plantagenêt - Le Vieux-Mans (1/3) CC BY-SA 3.0 - stephvvv
Cité Plantagenêt - Le Vieux-Mans (2/3) CC BY-SA 4.0 - Porsche199
Cité Plantagenêt - Le Vieux-Mans (3/3) CC BY-SA 3.0 - OldLion

9 ha of medieval paved streets, half-timbered houses and Gallo-Roman ramparts from the 3rd century. Classified City of Art and History, candidate for UNESCO heritage. Free stroll, free entry.

🍽️ Gastronomy

Bistros on the Place de l'Éperon

Bistros on the Place de l'Éperon (1/2) CC BY 3.0 - Le Mans
Bistros on the Place de l'Éperon (2/2) CC BY 3.0 - Le Mans

Tables nestled in the cobbled streets of the Cité Plantagenêt, around the Place de l'Éperon. Exacting Sarthoise cuisine in a unique medieval setting.

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Papéa Parc

Papéa Parc CC BY-SA 4.0 - Tralala02

Largest theme park in Pays de la Loire: 30+ attractions, aquatic area in summer and Rockette Circus show under a tent every day. From 3 years old.

🍽️ Gastronomy

Sarthoises specialties

Sarthoises specialties

Rillettes du Mans IGP, rillons, poultry from Loué, poultry from Loué, Marmite Sarthoise, bumblebees with apples and Jasnières wine. The “19 good tables” label guarantees the authenticity of local products.

🏰 Heritage

St. Julian's Cathedral

St. Julian's Cathedral CC BY-SA 4.0 Porsche199

Romanesque-Gothic masterpiece built from the 11th to the 15th centuries. Stained glass windows from the 12th classified, spectacular choir and sculpted doorway among the most beautiful in France.

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Tree climbing - Les Perches

Tree climbing - Les Perches

10 courses adapted to all ages from 2 years old, up to 15 m in height for the most adventurous. Sarthe forest, fresh air and sensations guaranteed.

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