Cathedral of Saint Julian of Le Mans - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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Le Mans Cathedral is known for its architecture and its rich collection of stained glass and the striking bifurcating flying buttresses. Its construction was completed in the 14th century. The cathedral is dedicated to the first bishop of the town, Saint Julian of Le Mans, who founded Christianity around the beginning of the 4th century in the city.

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Attractions Near Cathedral of Saint Julian of Le Mans

Museum of the 24 Hours of Le Mans

Museum of the 24 Hours of Le Mans

5.88km from Cathedral of Saint Julian of Le Mans

Museum of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is a museum devoted to motorsport located at the Circuit de la Sarthe in, France. About 100 antique vehicles, several collectibles, dozens of films, and archive photos are included in its permanent display.

Chemin de fer du Montenvers

Chemin de fer du Montenvers

28.73km from Cathedral of Saint Julian of Le Mans

The Montenvers Railway is a 5.1-kilometer-long metric gauge Haute-Savoie French cogwheel railway line. It was inaugurated in 1909, and connects Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Montenvers, a viewpoint over the Mer de Glace which allows tourists to access an ice cave. In 2009, with more than 800,000 travelers, this line was the most frequented tourist attraction in the Rhône-Alpes region.The line is operated by the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc , which also manages many ski lift facilities in the Mont Blanc mass

Zoo de la Flèche

Zoo de la Flèche

41.2km from Cathedral of Saint Julian of Le Mans

The Zoo de La Flèche is an 18-hectare zoo that opened in 1946 making it the oldest private park in France. It is home to 160 animals species. The zoo is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of the animals and the experience of visitors.

Parc naturel régional et Géoparc Normandie-Maine

Parc naturel régional et Géoparc Normandie-Maine

66.81km from Cathedral of Saint Julian of Le Mans

Normandie-Maine Regional Nature Park covers 257,000 hectares across two regions and four départements. It consists of hedged farmland, forests, orchards, rivers, lakes, marshland, moors and peat bogs, and is home to the Mancelles Alps. There are several beautiful trails through the park that make a good way of exploring its natural beauty. The park also encompasses the Sarthe river valley and the large Forest of Andaines. There’s a real sense of adventure when exploring this part of Normandy.

Castle Gizeux

Castle Gizeux

68.77km from Cathedral of Saint Julian of Le Mans

Castle Gizeux is an important building from the Middle Ages and altered over the centuries, including the Renaissance and at the time of the Enlightenment. it belonged to the family of the poet Joachim du Bellay from 1315 to 1660. The castle stands in the Regional Natural Park Loire-Anjou-Touraine. The building is 250 meters long, making it the longest château in Touraine angevine. One of the main attractions in this area and is a fine example of Gothic architecture.

Château du Plessis-Bourré

Château du Plessis-Bourré

71.7km from Cathedral of Saint Julian of Le Mans

Château du Plessis-Bourré is a beautiful 15th-century castle surrounded by moats. In 1931, it was listed as a Monument Historique. The site was featured in many films and is one of the most visited places in the region.

Discover More Attractions in Pays de la Loire, Home of Cathedral of Saint Julian of Le Mans

Pays de la Loire

Pays de la Loire

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Pays de la Loire is one of the 18 regions of France, in the west of the mainland. The region is more diverse, and has a long coastline along the Atlantic Ocean, forming the northern part of the Bay of Biscay, within the area known as the Vendée.

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