Église Saint-Benoît, Catholic church in Le Mans, France.
The Saint Benedict Church displays a tall spire rising above the roofs of old Le Mans near the Saint Julian Cathedral.
Built in the 12th century and reconstructed in the 15th and 16th centuries, the church stands on Gallo-Roman and Merovingian foundations.
The church contains numerous terracotta statues that demonstrate the expertise of local potters from Le Mans during the medieval period.
Located at Place Saint-Benoît in Le Mans, the church opens daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM with free admission for visitors.
The crypt of Saint Scholastica contains ancient epitaphs and Merovingian substructures, including the left humerus bone of Saint Scholastica.
Location: Le Mans
Inception: 15 century
Architects: Pascal Vérité
Address: Place Saint-Benoît, 72100 Le Mans
GPS coordinates: 48.00670,0.19389
Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30
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