Palais du Grabatoire, Episcopal palace in Plantagenet City, Le Mans, France.
The Palais du Grabatoire features a facade with three superimposed windows and two polygonal towers providing access to different floors.
Built during the first half of the 16th century for Jean de Couthardy, the palace received King Louis XIII and Marie de Medici in 1612.
The palace windows, originally fitted with stone crosses in the 16th century, were restored at the beginning of the 20th century to their original design.
The palace, located at Cardinal-Grente square facing Saint-Julien Cathedral, requires prior verification of visiting conditions with the owners.
Above the main door, monumental lozenges and a shield decorated with five fleurs-de-lis alternate with three symbolic keys.
Location: Le Mans
Architects: Simon Hayneufve
Address: 1, place du Cardinal-Grente 72100 Le Mans
GPS coordinates: 48.00970,0.19792
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:54
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
94 m
Musée de la Reine Bérengère
82 m
Pierre Saint-Julien
12 m
Maison du Pilier Rouge
163 m
Place Saint-Michel
47 m
Maison de la Tourelle
11 m
Collège des Oratoriens du Mans
169 m
Maison des Deux Amis
99 m
Maison de Scarron
92 m
Psalette
98 m
Hôtel Richer de la Jousserie
171 m
Porte romane, 24 rue des Chanoines
87 m
Officialité du Mans
87 m
Enceinte romaine
78 m
Statue de Sainte-Marguerite-d'Antioche en la cathédrale Saint-Julien du Mans
81 m
Statue de Sainte-Cécile en la cathédrale Saint-Julien du Mans
81 m
Rue de la Reine-Bérangère
94 m
Maison, 43 Grande Rue
171 m
Rue des Chapelains
87 m
Maison, 45 Grande Rue
174 m
Rue du Pilier Rouge
165 m
Rue du Doyenné
137 m
Rue du Château
101 m
Pipe organ (Le Mans cathedral, Sarthe, France)
94 m
Rue des Chanoines
53 m
Maison, 24 rue de la Reine-Bérangère
121 m
Maison, 21 rue de la Reine-Bérangère
120 m
Maison, 7 rue du Pilier-Rouge (Le Mans)
166 mReviews
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