Quinconces des Jacobins, Park in Le Mans, France

Quinconces des Jacobins is a park in the center of Le Mans, France. It features a central esplanade used for parking and events, surrounded by elevated green spaces with trees, shrubs, and artificial streams.

The park was created in 1792 by engineer Louis Bruyère on the site of former Jacobin and Cordelier convents. Over time, it has served as a public space for gatherings and recreation.

The name refers to the quincunx, a planting pattern of trees in staggered rows, not a five-pointed layout. The esplanade is normally a paying car park, cleared for events: the Forum Jeune at the start of each school year, the Puls'Art festival, the 25e Heure du livre book fair each autumn, and winter or summer funfairs. The Jacobins cultural centre, with a cinema and a performance hall, stands just behind.

The park is easy to reach by tram, with a stop right nearby. When walking through, note that the northern part is more wooded and shaded, while the southern side has flower beds and sandy paths.

The artificial streams in the park are fed by water from the Sarthe River, brought from several kilometers away. This creates a forest-like feel in the middle of the city, which many visitors do not expect.