Musée de Tessé, Art and archaeological museum in Le Mans, France
The museum houses an extensive collection of French, Italian, and Flemish paintings spanning from the 14th to the 20th century within a former episcopal residence.
Established in 1799, the museum occupies the site of the former Tessé family residence, with the current building constructed as a bishop's palace in 1848.
The Egyptian gallery features full-scale reconstructions of two tombs across 600 square meters, offering an immersive journey through ancient Egyptian civilization.
Located at 2 Avenue de Paderborn, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM with free admission.
The Roman Comic series, commissioned by Marshal de Tessé around 1720 for Vernie Castle, represents a significant collection of 18th-century French art.
Location: Le Mans
Operator: Ville du Mans
Address: 2 Av. de Paderborn, 72100 Le Mans 72000
Phone: +33243473851
Email: musees@lemans.fr
Website: http://lemans.fr/dynamique/des-idees-de-visite/les-musees/le-musee-de-tesse
GPS coordinates: 48.01026,0.20348
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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.
Le Mans Cathedral
363 m
Musée de la Reine Bérengère
454 m
Lycée Bellevue
249 m
Pierre Saint-Julien
409 m
Municipal Theatre of Le Mans
345 m
Palais du Grabatoire
419 m
Quinconces des Jacobins
282 m
Place Saint-Michel
413 m
Maison de la Tourelle
430 m
Collège des Oratoriens du Mans
260 m
Maison des Deux Amis
472 m
Maison de Scarron
423 m
Hôtel Jousset des Berries
290 m
Psalette
334 m
Porte romane, 24 rue des Chanoines
483 m
Officialité du Mans
339 m
Enceinte romaine
491 m
Statue de Sainte-Marguerite-d'Antioche en la cathédrale Saint-Julien du Mans
387 m
Statue de Sainte-Cécile en la cathédrale Saint-Julien du Mans
390 m
Rue de la Reine-Bérangère
467 m
Rue des Chapelains
506 m
Rue du Château
340 m
Rue du Doyenné
460 m
Maison, 24 rue de la Reine-Bérangère
492 m
Pipe organ (Le Mans cathedral, Sarthe, France)
363 m
Maison, 21 rue de la Reine-Bérangère
489 m
Maison, 3 rue du Pilier-Rouge
525 m
Rue des Chanoines
458 mReviews
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