Abbey of Saint-Pierre de la Couture, Le Mans

Name: Abbey of Saint-Pierre de la Couture
Address: Le Mans, France

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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. Dating to the 11th century, the monastery was considered one of the most powerful in western France before the French Revolution. ()

Local name: Abbaye Saint-Pierre de la Couture Coordinates: 48°0'6"N, 0°12'0"E

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République (Jacobins - République)Le Mans France

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Abbey of Saint-Pierre de la Couture – 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.

0.6 miN
Church named for 1st city bishop
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Les Atlantides, Le Mans
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Church, Gothic architecture
Notre-Dame de la Couture, Le Mans
1 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.
0.6 miNW
Church
Église Notre-Dame-du-Pré, Le Mans
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City wall, Monuments and statues, Ruins
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0.4 miNW
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Church of St. Benedict, Le Mans
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~1350 ftNW
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Chapelle de la Visitation, Le Mans
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1 miN
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Stade Léon-Bollée, Le Mans
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48°0'27"N • 0°11'50"E
Mairie du Mans, Le Mans
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Abbey of Saint-Pierre de la Couture?

Nearby attractions include Notre-Dame de la Couture, Le Mans (1 min walk), Chapelle de la Visitation, Le Mans (7 min walk), Mairie du Mans, Le Mans (11 min walk), Church of St. Benedict, Le Mans (12 min walk).

How to get to Abbey of Saint-Pierre de la Couture by public transport?

The nearest stations to Abbey of Saint-Pierre de la Couture:

Bus

République • Lines: 206, 23, 25 (3 min walk)
Préfecture • Lines: 14, 5 (3 min walk)

Tram

Préfecture • Lines: T1, T2 (4 min walk)
Comtes du Maine - Office de tourisme • Lines: T2 (5 min walk)

Train

Le Mans Gare Sud (16 min walk)