Arche de la Nature, Le Mans

Name: Arche de la Nature
Address: Le Mans, France

#17 among attractions in Le Mans

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The domain of the Arche de la Nature, managed by the urban community of Le Mans Métropole, offers visitors a vast natural space of 450 hectares. Along the paths, walkers discover the river, the bocage and the forest and can visit the Maison de la forêt, the Maison de l'Eau and the Maison de la Prairie.

Every year, more than 500,000 visitors enjoy this park, which is permanently open to the public free of charge. The Arche is the green lung of the Manche agglomeration. Various events have been organized since 1997.

The estate is located ten minutes from the heart of the city of Le Mans.

Elevation: 262 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°59'25"N, 0°15'26"E

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Arche de la Nature – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Le Mans Cathedral, Les Atlantides, Musée des 24 Heures, Papéa Parc.

3 miNW
Church named for 1st city bishop
Le Mans Cathedral, Le Mans
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1.5 miW
47°59'17"N • 0°13'33"E
Les Atlantides, Le Mans
38 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Cinema
3.2 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Musée des 24 Heures, Le Mans
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0.9 miN
Theme park, Amusement park
Papéa Parc, Yvré-l'Évêque
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0.7 miW
Church, Monastery
L'Épau Abbey, Le Mans
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2.8 miW
Church, Gothic architecture
Notre-Dame de la Couture, Le Mans
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3.1 miN
Area
Sargé-lès-le-Mans, Le Mans
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3.3 miNW
Church
Église Notre-Dame-du-Pré, Le Mans
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2.8 miW
Monastery
Abbey of Saint-Pierre de la Couture, Le Mans
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3.1 miNW
City wall, Monuments and statues, Ruins
Enceinte romaine, Le Mans
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3.2 miSW
Racetrack, Sport, Sport venue
Circuit Bugatti, Le Mans
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