Cité Plantagenêt, Medieval neighborhood in Le Mans, France
The Cité Plantagenêt extends over twenty hectares, featuring narrow cobblestone streets lined with timber-framed houses and Renaissance mansions protected by Roman walls.
Geoffrey Plantagenet married Matilda, widow of the German Emperor, at Saint-Julien Cathedral in 1128, establishing the connection between Le Mans and the Plantagenet dynasty.
The Saint-Julien Cathedral contains 47 painted musical angels and remarkable 12th-century stained glass windows, including the oldest preserved Ascension window in France.
Visitors can explore the neighborhood through guided tours using the GuidiGO mobile application, which provides detailed information about historical landmarks and architecture.
During summer evenings, light projections transform the medieval buildings and Roman walls into a luminous display known as the Night of the Chimeras.
Location: Le Mans
Address: Vieux Chemin du Mans, 72100 Le Mans, France 72000 Le Mans
Phone: +33755372865
Website: https://lemans.fr/dynamique/des-idees-de-visite/les-monuments/la-cite-plantagenet
GPS coordinates: 48.00884,0.19719
Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:29
Le Mans features architectural heritage including a racing circuit, a medieval cathedral, museums, and Roman monuments. The city retains buildings from the Middle Ages, with half-timbered houses and religious structures. The area also includes natural spaces with parks, botanical gardens, and bodies of water that support outdoor activities.
Musée de la Reine Bérengère
41 m
Pierre Saint-Julien
113 m
Palais du Grabatoire
110 m
Maison du Pilier Rouge
53 m
Place Saint-Michel
87 m
Hôtel de Vignolles
117 m
Maison de la Tourelle
103 m
Maison des Deux Amis
23 m
Maison de Scarron
75 m
Hôtel Richer de la Jousserie
91 m
Hôtel d'Arcy
98 m
Escalier de la Pierre-de-Tucé
72 m
Maison, 1 rue de la Pierre-de-Tucé
85 m
Porte romane, 24 rue des Chanoines
25 m
Statue de Sainte-Marguerite-d'Antioche en la cathédrale Saint-Julien du Mans
108 m
Statue de Sainte-Cécile en la cathédrale Saint-Julien du Mans
105 m
Maison, 43 Grande Rue
61 m
Rue de la Reine-Bérangère
28 m
Rue de Vaux
105 m
Rue des Chapelains
73 m
Maison, 21 rue de la Reine-Bérangère
20 m
Rue du Pilier Rouge
57 m
Rue du Doyenné
68 m
Rue des Chanoines
58 m
Maison, 24 rue de la Reine-Bérangère
18 m
Maison, 7 rue du Pilier-Rouge (Le Mans)
58 m
Maison, 3 rue du Pilier-Rouge
69 m
Maison, 45 Grande Rue
64 mReviews
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