Quick Facts About Le Mans City

Le Mans is a beautiful city which is located on theJardin des Plantes du Mans is an 8 hectare area which
banks of Sarthe River in France. It was earlier theis another botanical garden located at Le Mans. It is
capital of the Main province but now it is the capital ofalso known as Jardin d'Horticulture du Mans.
Sarthe department and the seat of the RomanSports:
Catholic diocese of Le Mans. The inhabitants of theThe most famous sport here is Motorsports. This city
city are known as Manceaux and Mancelles. Sincehas oldest link with the motorsports. The city has two
1923The city has been playing as host to "24 Hours ofdifferent tracks for racing. The smaller track is called
Le Mans" which is actually a sport car racingas Bugatti Circuit that was named after Ettore Bugatti
championship. The city has recently inaugurated its(founder of the Bugatti car company). The longer and
new light rail system in 2007.more largely known circuit is Circuit de la Sarthe which
Main Attractions of Le Mans:mainly composed of public roads and remains closed
The city is a well kept and preserved town. Thewhen the track is being used. There are a number of
cobbled streets and half timbered houses provide aBoutiques and shops that are set up during the race
glimpse of its past heritage and architecture. There is athat sells merchandise and promoting products for
cathedral named as Cathedral St. Julien which iscars.
dedicated to St Julian of Le Mans who was honouredThe city is known for its vibrant nature and fun loving
as the first bishop of this town. Another place to visitpeoples. Don't miss a tour to this amazing city while
here is Arboretum de la Grand Prée, which is a 4you are in France.
hectare area that is a botanical garden of the city.