Le Mans is located in the Sarthe department in the Pays de la Loire region. It is a city where you take the time to live and build connections with your neighbors. Historically, this territory produced a lot of iron and was the scene of significant industrial growth in the 19th century. Today, the city is best known for its legendary race, which is actually celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023: the 24 Hours of Le Mans (1923-2023). Le Mans is also known as the “red city” because of the grès roussard, a pink/rust-colored ferruginous sandstone found in the region, which was used in the construction of several monuments in the city. We went to discover the city with our favorite photographer in April 2023 (even though I personally had already visited once on my own in 2021). We also passed through again in 2024 during our exploration of the Rivières de l’Ouest.
Regarding geography, the landscape of this region is hilly and changes rapidly with an abundance of forests, making Sarthe the most wooded department in the Pays de la Loire region, with many national forests. Among the local specialties, you will find the production of the famous Maine terracotta statuary, “Ma Licorne”.
Practical Information :
- Getting there by train: to travel to Le Mans from Paris, simply take the train from Gare Montparnasse; the journey takes only about an hour.
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What to see and do in Le Mans?
Built on a hill, the city of Le Mans is of Roman origin, although traces of an oppidum are likely but not certain. The Gallo-Roman wall of the city, built in the first third of the 4th century AD, is a unique monument in Europe due to its state of preservation and is one of the city’s emblems. Le Mans is also the birthplace of the Plantagenet dynasty and possesses a rich historical heritage. It is, in fact, a city labeled “City of Art and History”. Be sure to visit the old town, as well as the cathedral, which I will talk about below.
More contemporarily, while strolling through the city, you can also see the numerous street art works that decorate it, with creations by street artists from all over France! And every year in July, the city also hosts a circus arts festival. Le Mans also offers free libraries for lovers of reading and culture. Do not hesitate to visit them during your stay to enjoy a moment of relaxation and discovery.
Below, as usual, I offer a small selection of things to do and see if you come for a stay in Le Mans. This selection contains visits accessible by public transport and for which you do not need to have a car. Indeed, once there, the city is packed with many activities and sites to visit within the city walls.
Getting around Le Mans: you can take the tram which serves the city and its surroundings very well.
Cultural tip: since January 1st, 2021, the museums in Le Mans are free, including temporary exhibitions and audio guides; only activities remain paid.
Pays du Mans Tourist Office
Maison du Pilier-Rouge
41/43 Grande Rue 72000 Le Mans
the top tip: the free Guigigo app to visit the Cité Plantagenêt
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Visiting the old town of Le Mans
The old town of Le Mans covers 10 hectares of protected area. The best tip to fully enjoy this visit if you have a car is to park in one of the free parking lots located at the foot of the old town. Don’t hesitate to walk through the streets of Le Mans to discover the Cité Plantagenêt with its medieval hotels and half-timbered houses with their corbelled structures. It is truly a neighborhood with a lot of charm, and I recommend you wander and get lost in its alleys during a sunny day (we did it in the rain, and it was a bit more complicated…). You must see the Maison du Pilier-Rouge, which dates from the 16th century and was restored between 2005 and 2007.
Also, don’t miss the Maison suspendue (Suspended House), behind the glass of which a teddy bear is watching you… Indeed, this teddy bear is a nod from the current owners to the photograph taken by Robert Doisneau in 1962, depicting a young girl playing with her teddy bear in front of this very same house.
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Visiting the Saint-Julien Cathedral
Also, don’t miss visiting the Saint-Julien Cathedral of Le Mans in the heart of the old town, enriched by the Plantagenets and the Valois. Admire the 12th-century stained glass windows, created by seven different workshops, which testify to the artistic importance of the city at that time. The 12th-century Romanesque cathedral is built just behind the Roman wall. Also, don’t miss the polychrome terracotta statues from the 16th and 17th centuries, typical of Maine, the 12th-century stained glass windows towards the choir of the church, as well as the painted decorations on the vaults of the Virgin’s chapel. The cathedral also houses an organ dating from the early 16th century.
Saint-Julien Cathedral of Le Mans
2 Place Saint Michel, 72000 Le Mans
free and open visit during cathedral opening hours
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Strolling along the Gallo-Roman wall
The ancient enclosure of the city, built in the first third of the 4th century AD, is distinguished by its ostentatious decor, composed of friezes with geometric patterns in white limestone, brick, and local red stone, called “roussard,” which I mentioned in the introduction. You cannot come to Le Mans without seeing this ancient Gallo-Roman rampart, which is certainly the best-preserved in France. This wall is truly a unique monument in Europe due to its state of preservation. It is also the best-preserved defensive wall of the entire Roman Empire, along with the walls of Rome and Constantinople (yes, really!).
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Visiting the Jean-Claude Boulard Museum, Carré Plantagenêt, archaeology and history museum
Located in the heart of the city of Le Mans, at the junction between the Cité Plantagenêt and the modern city, is the city’s archaeology and history museum. It is housed in the former buildings of the Monnoyer printing house. The museum presents the history of the Sarthe territory from prehistory to the end of the Middle Ages, through an educational path punctuated by models, reconstructions, archaeology books, and interactive kiosks.
During our visit, we saw the temporary exhibition “Au pied du mur” (which ended on May 14, 2023), which shed light on all the secrets of the Roman wall of Le Mans. It’s a shame that this exhibition was only temporary, as the subject would deserve a room in the permanent collection, I think.
Musée Jean-Claude Boulard, Carré Plantagenêt, archaeology and history museum
2, rue Claude-Blondeau, 72000 Le Mans
open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10am-12:30pm and 2pm-6pm
free and open admission for all
Guided tour rates: 6 € / 4 € reduced / free for under 18s, students, job seekers, and welfare recipients
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Visiting the Tessé Museum
The Tessé Museum is the fine arts museum of Le Mans. It houses a collection of paintings, sculptures from the 14th to the 20th century, and Egyptian art objects. Located in a 19th-century building, the former residence of the bishop of Le Mans, built in 1848 on the site of the Tessé family hotel, it became a museum in 1927. The museum actually owes its name to the Maréchal de Tessé.
It presents, in particular, two life-size copies of Egyptian tombs created by Kodak-Pathé in the 70s and 80s: the tomb of Nefertari, wife of Ramesses II, and that of Sennefer, governor of Thebes. The space dedicated to these tombs opened in 2001, and the tomb of Nefertari is the only existing copy in the world outside of the original tomb, which is in Egypt (there is another copy of the tomb of Sennefer in Germany). The museum also has a collection of archaeological objects related to Egyptian funerary rituals, with 50 objects placed on deposit by the Louvre Museum since 2018 and 350 objects in its own collections. The fine arts collections also include magnificent Italian primitives, Maine terracotta sculptures, and 17th-century paintings.
Around the museum is the Tessé Park, an English-style garden that replaced the French-style garden of Maréchal Tessé in the 19th century. It is now classified as a historical monument and hosts a monumental work by Jean-Bernard Métais.
Tessé Museum
2 avenue de Paderborn, Le Mans
open from Tuesday to Sunday
free and open admission for all
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Visiting the Roman baths
These baths from the 3rd century AD were one of the high places of daily life and the art of living for the Gallo-Romans. This archaeological crypt today houses the technical parts of these ancient baths. We discover there, in particular, the path of the bathers of the time.
Roman baths
28 avenue de Rostov-sur-le-Don
visit by reservation only at the Maison du Pilier-Rouge as part of guided tours (3 € / duration 45 minutes)
free entry in summer
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Taking a tour of the La Visitation site
This former convent was recently rehabilitated into a trendy living space with shops and restaurants and is located right next to the Place de la République. In the “good addresses” section of the article, below, I suggest you discover two restaurant addresses that we tested in this place. The site also contains a 4-star hotel, Leprince Hôtel & Spa, and a contemporary art center.
La Visitation
1 Rue Gambetta, 72000 Le Mans
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Visiting the Distillerie du Sonneur
The Distillerie du Sonneur takes its name from the yellow-bellied toad, an endangered animal in the region and a symbol of the brand’s commitment. The organic distillery orchard farm, the Vergers Ségrie, is located 30 km from Le Mans. The orchards where the fruits used in the spirits come from practice agroforestry on a 5-hectare area. The fruits are harvested at full maturity to be full of aromas: medlar, clove pear (a forgotten local variety), Sichuan pepper, white raspberry, giant Boskoop blackcurrant, and great mullein flower.
The distillery opened its doors 4 years ago and has a shop in Le Mans. Its ecological commitment is reflected in the investment in ancient and local fruit varieties, grown organically. The Distillerie du Sonneur is also concerned about waste management, reusing fruits after distillation for compost and rillettes (used for Rillettes eau de vie) by local butchers.
At its Le Mans site, the distillery offers exciting guided tours all year round (by reservation) that allow you to discover the secrets of its production. You can see the still and learn how the distillery’s creations are made. The visit ends with a commented tasting. And of course, you can also take the opportunity to buy some creations on-site at the distillery shop: eau de vie and flavored eau de vie, liqueurs, spirits, aperitifs and cocktail bases, and local products.
La Distillerie du Sonneur
2 addresses: 7 rue du Vert Galant, 72000 Le Mans
Vergers Ségrie, 30 km from Le Mans
Guided tours: every Saturday of the year at 3pm and 5pm and from Tuesday to Saturday at 3pm from June to September and during school holidays (duration between 1h15 and 2h)
Tour rates:
- L’Initiation (guided tour + tasting of 2 creations from the distillery): 6 € / 2€ -18 years old / free -10 years old
- L’Equilibre (guided tour + tasting of 5 creations from the distillery + local appetizers): 18 € / 13€ -18 years old / free -10 years old
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Taking a tour of the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit
This is one of the city visits that we did not have the opportunity to do during our stay (we just passed by it quickly), but if you are a car and/or auto racing fan, it is obviously a must-see in Le Mans.
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Walking in the Arche de la Nature
The Arche de la Nature is a natural space that extends over more than 450 hectares with a series of landscapes and ecosystems typical of the former province of Maine, of which Le Mans was the capital: hedgerows, floodplains, forests, moors, and meadows. You will also find interpretive centers: the House of Water, the House of the Meadow (a conservatory farm with animals of regional endangered breeds, such as the Le Mans chicken or the Blue Maine sheep), and the House of the Forest with a scenography around the fauna and flora of the region (paid entry). Open all year round, the Arche de la Nature also offers accommodation and is easily accessible by tram in 10 minutes from the Le Mans station. Many hiking trails await you to explore this great site.
For our part, we rented bicycles at Vel’Nature (rental rates: 6 € for one hour, 9 € for 2 hours, and 13 € for a half-day) near the House of Water, in order to travel more quickly through the Arche de la Nature, and it was a great way to discover this space, I think.
Arche de la Nature
Practical info: accessible by tram T2, Espal-Arche de la Nature stop
open every day from 9am to 8pm from April to October and from 9am to 5:30pm from November to March
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Taking a tour of the Librairie Bulle!
This iconic comic book shop in Le Mans is worth a visit for its architecture and decoration. And obviously, if you are a fan of comic books and manga, you will definitely find what you are looking for. The establishment has even opened a second address not far from the first, Espace Bis, where you can find more goodies and posters related to the world of comics.
Librairie Bulle
13 Rue de la Barillerie, 72000 Le Mans
What to see and do in the surroundings of Le Mans?
If you are driving, I offer below some ideas for visits to do in the immediate surroundings of Le Mans. Some of these ideas for visits and discoveries are very close to Le Mans and are accessible by public transport (by tramway in particular), while others are further away in the Sarthe department and require having a car.
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Visiting the Royal Abbey of Epau
The Domaine de l’Epau is an ideal place to recharge, with eco-lodges recently launched. This estate is also the site of the Royal Abbey of l’Epau, founded in 1229 by Queen Berengaria of Navarre, widow of Richard the Lionheart (son of Eleanor of Aquitaine), who welcomes Cistercian monks until the French Revolution. After the death of her husband, she inherited Maine. The queen unfortunately died in 1230 and did not see the completion of her work. The Cistercian abbey was then significantly remodeled over the centuries and suffered damage during the Hundred Years’ War. Only one room still dates from the time of its construction: the scriptorium, which is made of stone from Bernay (a nearby village) and has a very austere architecture. The cloister of the abbey is open and serves the monastic buildings.
The site today belongs to the Departmental Council of Sarthe, which bought it in 1959. After a major restoration campaign, the Abbey of l’Epau is a major historical site, where you can admire in particular the effigy of Queen Berengaria and a large dormitory with chestnut wood carpentry. In summer, don’t miss the cinema sessions and electronic concerts organized in the enchanting setting of the abbey. Around the abbey, you can also discover the park, which has a space dedicated to permaculture.
Royal Abbey of Epau
Route de Changé, 72530 Yvré-L’Evêque
Rates: 5,50 € / 4 € reduced / 3 € children from 10 to 17 years old / free -10 years old
Practical info: accessible by tram T2, Epau-Bernisson stop (13 minutes from the Le Mans station)
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Visiting the village of Sillé-le-Guillaume
This small city of character in the Sarthe (located northwest of Le Mans) is the holiday destination of the ‘Mansois’ people, and its name comes from the local lords who reigned there. Indeed, it is located in the Normandie Maine Regional Natural Park and offers a preserved landscape. There is a large lake with a sailing center, Coco Plage (a high place of relaxation in the region), many campsites, as well as a national forest that hosts a Huttopia (nature accommodation). For a walk, I recommend the Saut du Cerf/Serf Walk with its rocky promontory or the Lake Walk which goes around the water body for 4km.
Tourist Office of the Champagne Conlinoise and Pays de Sillé
Place de la Résistance, 72140 Sillé-le-Guillaume
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Visiting the Château de Sillé
The medieval Château de Sillé (which unfortunately is not open for visits all year round) was a defensive fortress on the border of Maine. The original castle dates back to the 11th century, but it has been rebuilt and enlarged several times between the 15th and 19th centuries. It can be discovered on a self-guided tour where you can admire a beautiful 17th-century main building, a gunpowder tower, a combat tower, and the Tour de Pressigny. The latter presents a small permanent exhibition on the painter Arsène-Marie Le Feuvre (from Sillé-le-Guillaume), known for being the father of the chubby baby of ‘Bébé Cadum’, which he created in 1912 for the brand.
Summer program: family activities with costumed tours; night tours (2 dates per month); medieval events (free); creative workshops for children; treasure hunts every Thursday; almost daily activities in summer; art exhibition cycle with local artists.
Château de Sillé
Place des minimes 72140 Sillé-le-Guillaume
open from April to September (extended hours in July-August)
Rates: 4 € / reduced 2 € / free -5 years old
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Visiting the Collegiate Church of Sillé
If you pass through the village, don’t miss visiting the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame de Sillé, which was the seigneurial chapel, located in the lower courtyard of the castle. It possesses beautiful 19th-century stained glass windows, dating from a period when there was a new craze for Catholic faith and also a renaissance of the art of stained glass in Le Mans and Maine. The author of the stained glass windows of the Collegiate Church is M. Hucher, who had bought the workshop of the Carmel in Le Mans. Also, don’t miss the Romanesque crypt, which is that of the very first chapel.
Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame de Sillé
free and open visit
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Visiting the Dungeon and gardens of the Château de Ballon
Purchased by the current owners in the 50s, this castle, which is now in private hands, can be discovered through guided tours during the summer period. During the months of May and June, one can visit the magnificent gardens of the castle, which have a very beautiful rose garden, and it is actually the best season to enjoy the place, according to what I was told (because we personally saw them a bit out of season, since we were there in April).
The castle, built on a motte-and-bailey castle site, was one of the last fortifications before Le Mans, at the gates of Maine. One can also visit the interior of the castle, which presents furniture from the 16th and 17th centuries, during the months of July and August. However, photos are forbidden inside the castle, so I won’t be able to show you what it looks like…
The Château de Ballon
72290 Ballon-Saint-Mars
open between May and mid-August
Rates: 8 € Dungeon + Gardens (5 € for children) / 6 € Gardens only (3 € for children)
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Visiting the interpretive center of the Bercé forest: Carnuta
In the village Jupilles, take a tour of Carnuta, an interpretive center of the Bercé forest. You will find a fun temporary exhibition on insects, as well as a space dedicated to the Bercé forest on the first floor, with a permanent exhibition. The scenography is very well done, fun, and interactive, and will suit all ages. Visiting this space also allows you to prepare for your future outings in the forest! You discover the local fauna and flora, silviculture, and forest trades.
Carnuta
House of Man and Forest
2 rue du Bourg Ancien 72500 Jupilles
Rates: 6 € / reduced 3,50 € / free – 7 years old
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Going for a Hike in the Bercé forest
For nature lovers, a hike in the Bercé forest (labeled ‘Forêt d’Exception’ since 2017) is a must. The latter is located south of Le Mans in the Loir Valley region. Take the interpretive trail to discover the riches of this forest. Stop at the Ermitière Fountain and the Coudre Fountain, two emblematic places of the Bercé forest. A great way to recharge your batteries and fully enjoy the surrounding nature.
Bercé forest
Pays de la Loire
My top recommendations in Le Mans
As usual, you will find below my selection of top addresses in Le Mans (one accommodation and several restaurants, bars, shops) that we had the opportunity to test during our stay with our favorite photographer. These addresses often offer to discover local products and some regional specialties to taste if you come to the region. Le Mans is also a city where you can taste delicious local specialties. You will be able to find restaurants in the city participating in the Proximity Quality Charter, which guarantees the quality of the products and dishes served.
Good to know: the city market is held on Sunday morning at the foot of the cathedral, and it’s the ideal place to stock up on local products (we notably bought fresh and potted rillettes at the Berthier butchery/charcuterie stand, and they were delicious)!
Specialties: Le Mans Rillettes, made with pork, salt, and pepper, are a must; the region also produces cider and apples, as well as goat cheeses (stand of the Chêne Beunard farm in Voivres-Lès-Le Mans at the Le Mans market); south of Le Mans, you find wine, while in the north, it is cider that takes center stage.
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A good chocolatier in Le Mans? Chocolaterie Bellanger
If you are looking for a good chocolatier in Le Mans, I recommend the Chocolaterie Bellanger. This family business from Le Mans has existed since 1982 and offers delicious chocolates that I had the opportunity to discover and taste in 2021, because a friend who lives in Le Mans had offered me some for my birthday. That’s how I discovered this great address.
Chocolaterie Bellanger
2 rue de l’Etoile, 72000 Le Mans
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Where to have a drink and an aperitif in Le Mans? Le Lapin Blanc
For 5 years, Le Lapin Blanc has been a must-see place in Le Mans for sharing boards and enjoying creative cocktails (8,50 €), including notably the Smoky’s, cocktails made with smoke bubbles (visually very nice). The bar has two floors as well as a terrace in front of the establishment. The decor is trendy, even a bit street-art, and the place is full of nooks and crannies a bit hidden, with different atmospheres. A very cool address to go out for a drink and meet friends.
Tested in 2023
Le Lapin Blanc
5-7 Rue Dorée, 72000 Le Mans
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Where to have an iodized aperitif in Le Mans? Bar Bistro Beluga
This address, located in the heart of La Visitation (a convent rehabilitated into a trendy living space, located right next to the Place de la République and which I have already mentioned above in the section ‘What to see, what to do in Le Mans?’), offers to taste seafood, fish, and shellfish, accompanied by a glass of wine or a cocktail (between 8 € and 14 €). This iodized bar-bistro is perfect for an aperitif with tasty iodized appetizer boards, but not only…
We tested the sharing board Croque O d’Ile, with a mix of land and sea products (27 €). What’s pretty cool is that the establishment has several outdoor terraces, including one that can be covered and heated for the winter period.
Tested in 2023
Bar Bistro Beluga
Là Visitation, 1 Rue Gambetta, 72100 Le Mans
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Where to have lunch in Le Mans? Chez Popote & Papilles
This friendly address that has existed since 2014 offers traditional bistro cuisine, made with homemade products, and it’s quite a success. The establishment also offers a nice selection of local wines (with a large selection of wines by the glass, which is quite rare) and local beers as well. And finally, the service is very friendly, which doesn’t spoil anything! A great address for lunch in Le Mans, I think.
To taste: leeks vinaigrette with mimosa egg and smoked pollock; warm goat cheese on toast with honey and walnuts; trout steak with risotto, asparagus, and beurre blanc; piece of beef ‘veal round’ on the plancha with homemade fries and chimichurri sauce; coffee tiramisu in a salad bowl.
Tested in 2023 and 2024
Popote & Papilles
24 Rue du Docteur Leroy, 72000 Le Mans
Price: starters between 5,50 € and 9,50 € / main courses between 16,50 € and 21,90 € / desserts between 7 € and 9 € / bottle beers between 6 € and 6,50 € / wines by the glass between 5,50 € and 8,50 €
The top tip: bistro menu at 19,50 € (lunch only from Tuesday to Friday) with starter/main or main/dessert + a drink / popote menu in the evening with starter + main or main + dessert at 29,90 € and starter + main + dessert for 39,90 €
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Where to eat Italian in Le Mans? Chez Liberta Le Mans
This restaurant, which offers Italian/Corsican cuisine, is installed in the former refectory of the sisters of La Visitation (a convent rehabilitated into a trendy living space, which is located right next to the Place de la République and which I already mentioned above in the section ‘What to see, what to do in Le Mans?’). On the menu: wood-fired pizzas, a burrata di bufala and ciccio (a white pizza dough cooked in a wood-fired oven), pasta, risotto, and Italian dolci.
Tested in 2023 and 2024
Libertà Le Mans
Là Visitation, 1 Rue Gambetta, 72100 Le Man
Price: antipasti between 6 € and 19 € / pizzas between 12 € and 22 € / pasta and risotto between 17 € and 24 € / desserts between 6 € and 11 €
The top tip: lunch menu from Monday to Friday with starter + main or main + dessert at 19,90 € / starter + main + dessert at 24,90 € / express pizza menu at lunch from Monday to Friday with pizza of the moment + dessert of the day + drink at 17,90 €
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Where to eat roasted meat in Le Mans? A la Rôtisserie 72
This address located at the gates of the city of Le Mans and a few meters from the mythical 24h of Le Mans circuit, is specialized in roasted meats. It also makes its own Le Mans Rillettes (9,90 € the jar) and it works with local producers, whom it highlights even in its restrooms (you have to go there to understand). The kitchens of the establishment are open to the large dining room of the restaurant where you can see chef Samuel Leymonnerie and his team at work.
To taste: a local beer La Velue by the Saint Mars La Bière brewery (6,40 € the bottle); as a starter to share, the chef’s mimosa eggs (7,90 €); the rotisserie plate with Label Rouge free-range chicken, pork ribs, and a piece of beef (23,50 €); for dessert, the house’s huge floating island (8,50 €).
Tested in 2023
La rôtisserie 72
738 boulevard des, Les Hunaudières, 72230 Ruaudin
The top tip: the Pouic-Pouic menu at 19,80 € with starter + main or main + dessert (lunch and dinner)
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Where to eat in Saint Jean d’Assé? La Petite Auberge
Renowned for its good food and affordable prices, La Petite Auberge, which is located in the immediate surroundings of Le Mans, is often fully booked, so remember to reserve in advance. The dishes are hearty and suitable for all appetites. The dining room has been recently renovated in an industrial/workshop style, which has given a fresh look to the address. For 26 years, La Petite Auberge has favored short circuits by working with local producers.
To taste: the Sarthe flavors plate with a Sarthoise quiche, breaded blood sausage croquette, and smoked pork fillet; the pork fillet mille-feuille; the veal chuck confit with rosemary; a local white wine, the Jasnières; Sarthois cake for dessert.
Tested in 2023
La Petite Auberge
Saint Jean d’Assé
Price: menu at 26 € on weekdays with starter + main + cheese or dessert / chef’s ‘carte blanche’ menu at 35 € with starter + main + cheese + dessert
The top tip: express menu at lunch from Tuesday to Friday at 17 € with dish of the day or fish of the day + dessert of the day
Where to stay in Le Mans?
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A hotel in Le Mans? The 9Wagram
Boutique hotel le 9Wagram
9 rue Wagram 72000 Le Mans
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A guest house in Le Mans? At the Manoir d’Auvray
The Manoir d’Auvray is a magnificent 19th-century house (built in 1802 to be more precise), located in the heart of the city of Le Mans. This establishment has 5 rooms on the top floor of the house. Adolphe, the master of the house, is very welcoming, and the mascot Mistinguette, a bulldog, is adorable and particularly endearing. The Manoir d’Auvray is an excellent option for staying in Le Mans and enjoying everything the city and its surroundings have to offer, as it is located just a 5-minute walk from the TGV station.
You can also enjoy the magnificent hidden garden of the Manor, with a very romantic style. Breakfast is served in the living room when the weather does not allow you to have it in the garden. This address is actually one of our favorite picks from this stay in Le Mans with our favorite photographer. However, this guest house is not on booking platforms, and you have to go directly through the tourist office to book or send a message to the owner via the Instagram account of the place.
Tested in 2023
Manoir d’Auvray
15 Rue Auvray, 72000 Le Mans
Link to the Manoir d’Auvray page on the Sarthe Tourism website
Thanks to the Pays du Mans tourist office, Patricia, and the agency J2M Communication for this welcome.
I hope that with all this, I have made you want to visit Le Mans, and if you also have your own top addresses and tips for this destination, don’t hesitate to share them in the comments below!
Photo credits: Nicolas Diolez Photos not copyright-free, photographer's authorization mandatory before any use
