Le Mans Métropole, Le Mans

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The Communauté urbaine Le Mans Métropole is the communauté urbaine, an intercommunal structure, centred on the city of Le Mans. It is located in the Sarthe department, in the Pays de la Loire region, northwestern France. It was created in November 1971. Its area is 267.1 km². Its population was 205,811 in 2018, of which 143,252 in Le Mans proper. ()

Local name: Communauté urbaine Le Mans Métropole Area: 103.11 mi²Coordinates: 48°0'0"N, 0°12'0"E

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République (Jacobins - République)Le Mans France

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Le Mans Métropole – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Le Mans Cathedral, Les Atlantides, Notre-Dame de la Couture, Église Notre-Dame-du-Pré.

0.7 miN
Church named for 1st city bishop
Le Mans Cathedral, Le Mans
18 min walk • Le Mans Cathedral, officially known as Cathédrale Saint-Julien du Mans, is a stunning architectural marvel nestled in the heart of the city of Le Mans, France. With a history that stretches back to the 6th century, this cathedral is a testament to the evolution of...
1.4 miSE
47°59'17"N • 0°13'33"E
Les Atlantides, Le Mans
37 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Cinema
~800 ftN
Church, Gothic architecture
Notre-Dame de la Couture, Le Mans
4 min walk • 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.
0.7 miNW
Church
Église Notre-Dame-du-Pré, Le Mans
19 min walk • The Notre-Dame-du-Pré church is a Catholic religious building built in the city of Le Mans between the 11th and 12th centuries.
~660 ftN
Monastery
Abbey of Saint-Pierre de la Couture, Le Mans
4 min walk • Abbey of Saint-Pierre de la Couture was a Benedictine monastery in Le Mans. All that survives of it is the abbey church and some of the abbey buildings; the latter date to a rebuild between 1760 and 1775 and are now used to house the prefecture for Sarthe.
0.6 miN
City wall, Monuments and statues, Ruins
Enceinte romaine, Le Mans
16 min walk • The enclosure of Le Mans, formerly Vindinum or Vindunum, capital of the Gallic people of the Aulerques Cénomans, was built at the end of the 3rd century. It is very well preserved on approximately 500 meters and presents very beautiful geometrical...
0.5 miNW
Church
Church of St. Benedict, Le Mans
14 min walk • The Saint-Benoît church is a religious building located in the city of Le Mans, within the historic district.
~1830 ftNW
Church
Chapelle de la Visitation, Le Mans
9 min walk • The church of the Visitation is a religious building located in downtown Le Mans. It is located on the Place de la République, the central point of the city. The church once belonged to the convent of the Visitandines, which is currently located...
0.6 miSW
Memorial
Etoc Demazy, Le Mans
17 min walk • The Etoc-Demazy hospital is a historical psychiatric hospital of the city of Le Mans, opened in 1828 located in the Novaxis district. Its closure occurred in 2011 to be attached to the hospital of Allonnes, located in the agglomeration Mancelle.
1.1 miN
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Stade Léon-Bollée, Le Mans
28 min walk • Stade Léon-Bollée was a multi-purpose stadium in Le Mans, France. It is used mostly for football matches and was the home stadium of Le Mans UC72 until 2011, when it was replaced by MMArena. The stadium is able to hold 17,801 people and was built in 1906.
0.5 miN
48°0'27"N • 0°11'50"E
Mairie du Mans, Le Mans
14 min walk • City hall

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Le Mans Métropole?

Nearby attractions include Abbey of Saint-Pierre de la Couture, Le Mans (4 min walk), Notre-Dame de la Couture, Le Mans (4 min walk), Chapelle de la Visitation, Le Mans (9 min walk), La Croix Rouge, Le Mans (14 min walk).

How to get to Le Mans Métropole by public transport?

The nearest stations to Le Mans Métropole:

Bus

Victor Hugo • Lines: 5 (2 min walk)
Préfecture • Lines: 14, 5 (4 min walk)

Tram

Préfecture • Lines: T1, T2 (4 min walk)
Leclerc - Fleurus • Lines: T1, T2 (7 min walk)

Train

Le Mans Gare Sud (14 min walk)