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St. Julian's: In the Choir Are Lively Tapestries
hquittner Says: The choir stalls are covered by a series of 16C tapestries on thelives of Sts. Gervase and Protase. in a vivid style. I know nothing about them except that a church in their honor looks at the back (east side) of the Hotel de Ville in Paris. There are tapstries in other...
St. Julian's: See the Sculpted Tombs & Monumnents
hquittner Says: The two tombs at the North Transept are fine examples of funerary sculpture. The classical looking one is of Charles d'Anjou (died 1472) and is by Francesco Laurana a very famous Florentine from Croatia. The second showing a man reclining on his bent arm is of Guillaume de...
St. Julian's: Look at the Transepts
hquittner Says: The transepts were the last addition to the church (14-15C) and a graceful addition. The North Rose has 15C glass while the South transept is filled by a large 16C organ loft. The stonework of the North end is particularly elaborate. In the East arm of the North transept is...
St. Julian's: Go Around the Ambulatory & Choir
hquittner Says: The Choir and a double ambulatory were started in 1217 along witha raising of the height of the nave roof.This was designed to be as tall (actually taller) as Notre Dame de Paris. The ambulatory has a megical 7-segment partition with 7 radiating chapels, the largest being...
St. Julian's: Study the Interior's Various Styles
hquittner Says: The interior of the Cathedral reflects its long building period. The nave is pure Romanesque with 11C (!) round arches. later raised to points within elevated Angevine vaulting. This is supported upon the alternating thick and thin pillars making for two-arched segments. The...
1 Review and 23 Opinions 295 - 315 Francs nice room, good food and lock up garage for bikes.
Les Cocottes Sarthoises.: Well worth the money...
pfsmalo Says: Nicely placed in the centre of the old part of Le Mans, just opposite the Town Hall and 5 minutes from the cathedral, I really enjoyed my meal here. Fortunately we had reserved as it was quite full, including the outside terrace. Waiters and waitresses were always smiling...
GUYON Says: Sea foodClose on Saturday & Sunday evening
JJ_TVR Says: In the town centre on the Friday before the racing starts is a customary lets get drunk and as much rubber off our tires as possible! Have a beer and camera to hand...
Not really a nightlife kind of...
sls_2001 Says: Not really a nightlife kind of place, although the fountains in the gardens are great to see in the evenings.
Take the train from Paris. The...
sls_2001 Says: Take the train from Paris. The absolute easiest way to get there.
I used The Eurostar through...
Rob47 Says: I used The Eurostar through The Tunnel.
Try to learn a few phrases in...
sls_2001 Says: Try to learn a few phrases in French. The French people are only rude if you treat them like your servant. So don't do that and you'll have a great time, and so will they.
No real danger. Just hang on...
sls_2001 Says: No real danger. Just hang on to your purse or wallet and don't do anything you wouldn't do in your own hometown.
The most dangerous food is the...
Rob47 Says: The most dangerous food is the hot mustard I put on my hotdog.........phhhheeeeeewww !!!!!!!!
sls_2001 Says: If you take a tour of the castle, the best way is to go in a group tour and pay the top price so you can see the King's private quarters and the Opera house. Very cool places.
hquittner Says: One of the advantages of renting a car as a mode of independent travel, is that it allows you to explore sites not visited by other tourists, especially if you are not in a hurry. When we plan, we always meticulously examine the local Guide Michelin and old Blue Guides....
The old part of the City has...
GUYON Says: The old part of the City has ancient halftimbered houses in which some have been built at the end of the 14° Century.This one was the house of a locksmith and it is located Grande Rue.It is called the Pillier aux Clés (the keys pillar).
Drive the Racing Circuit and See the Motor Museum
hquittner Says: Le Mans is famous for its 24-hr motor road races. There is also a track for motorcycles and within the precinct is a horserace track. I cannot drive and take pictures at the same time and so there is no illustration. Most of the circuit is typical well paved country roads...
GUYON Says: have a map of the old city center.Office de Tourisme (Visitor Center) : Hôtel des Ursulines - Rue de l4etoile - 72000 - Le Mans - 332.43.28.17.22 - Fax : 332.43.23.37.19 - www.ville-lemans.fr Click to enlarge
Le Mans is the capital of the...
GUYON Says: Le Mans is the capital of the Department of Sarthe, a beautiful countryside. Click to enlarge
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The most dangerous food is the hot mustard I put on my hotdog.........phhhheeeeeewww !!!!!!!!
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Q: Hi. It appears as if I've left it too late to book accommodation for the Le Mans 2012 motogp round. Can anyone help with...
A: you are right cutter very close, must all be taken by now. Dont know if you have try the tourist office and ask for their help ,they know what is left and who is...
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A City with an Old Cathedral & a 24-hr Motor Race
Le Mans (150K pop.) is a city of many sights. We have been there 3 times but not when the racing circuits (car or cycle) were on. Each stop was a day trip on our way elsewhere and lasting 2-5 hours....
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Le Mans : city of the past and of the future
Le Mans is at 200 Km from Paris such as 1:45 by the highway A11. By the TGV (Train), the city is at 54 mn from Paris and at 1:45 from the Airport Roissy Charles de Gaulle. The international fame of...
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I went to The Le Mans 24 hour race for motorcycles in 1996,riding down through England and going through The Channel Tunnel. It was April and very cold, so i had the thermal gear on under my leathers...
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Le Mans - Home of motor racing and Plantagenets.
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