Le Mans is more famous for its vast preserved medieval town, home to the Plantagenet dynasty. It gave England several Kings, including Richard Coeur de Lion (the Lionheart), who was born in Le Mans.
The train from Paris-Montparnasse twill leave at 09:33 am and get to le Mans in 55 minutes. A walk will take us quickly into the center of the modern part of the city. Even if the area is lively and pleasant, also with a few 18th century or stately buildings, this part of town is not the most touristy one.
The first stop will be at the Plantagenet Museum, showing artefacts and treasures found in the region since Prehistorical days. The brand new museum was opened in a former 18th century convent and shows some rare beauties, like the Plantagenet enamel.
The tour will then focus on the Plantagenet town, the beautifully maintained and restored Medieval neighborhood around the magnificent Cathedral. The former counts of Maine’s Palace from the 10th century still stands today, on two floors. It houses the city’s town hall.The cathedral has a lot to show, including the oldest stained glass window in the world.
The train will leave le Mans at 16:26 pm for a little bit over an hour journey.
