CAR HIRE LE MANS

Car Hire Le Mans

Le Mans is most famous for its 24 hour car race, which is held in June. The normally quiet city has hundreds of thousands of car lovers impressed upon it. Being only a few kilometers from the city centre, the race track is synonymous with motor sport. Car Hire Le Mans will be your passport to this famous city.

The city is often overlooked but it really is a fantastically beautiful place to visit. There is the Old Town or Cite Plantagenet, which is based above the more modern 'new' city. With its narrow, cobbled streets and awe-inspiring architecture, the Old Town is possibly the best secret of modern day France. Cruise around this scenic city with Car Hire Le Mans.

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Attractions of Le Mans

There is the Saint-Julien Cathdral, which is based in the centre of the city. The Old Town has museums and Roman ruins. The race track to the south of the city is the number one reason visitors come to the region. The Automobile Museum is near to the race track. A Car Hire Le Mans vehicle will give you the freedom of the city.

Sights of Le Mans

The Epau Abbey, which is based to the east of the city, is a maze of ruins. The Musee de Tesse has an Egyptian tomb in the basement of the building. The Gallo-Roman Walls which circulate the city date from the 3rd century and are still as menacing as ever.

Sport in Le Mans

Motor sport is the main influence on Le Mans city. The 24 hour race takes place once a year over a full weekend. Race teams from all over the world come to participate as do the fans. Part of the track is public road for 355 days of the year.

Nightlife in Le Mans

There are many restaurants and bars dotted around the new town and old town. As the university is just outside of the centre, the bars are a more relaxed affair. During the time of the 24 hour race, the whole area is busy for around one week before and after.

Shopping in Le Mans

The Old Town or Place des Jacobins has many shops that sell ancient souvenirs and small gifts. The new town called Place de la Republique is a much more modern affair, having chic boutiques and designer shops. There are many famous high street chain shops in the new town too.

Getting to Le Mans

From the west, you need to take the E50 and A81 from Rennes. This journey is only around 50 miles in your Car Hire Le Mans vehicle.

From Paris to the north east, the A11 and E50 will take you directly to the capital.

From the south, the A11 or A28 from Tours are the best roads.

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