Groups Brochure 2015/2016 GB - Le Mans Tourist Office

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■ Available at all sites■ For the historic quarter in the town centre : Quai Louis Blanc (by the Roman wall)

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LE MANS WILL SURPRISE YOU !

• AN IDEAL LOCATION

2 hours from Paris (54 mins by high-speed train), Le Mans is a superb location with excellent motorway links : Caen - Alençon, Rouen - Paris - Tours, Lyon - Tours, Bordeaux - Angers, Nantes - Rennes.

Le Mans is also surrounded by world famous tourist attractions such as Mont Saint Michel, the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy, the châteaux de la Loire and the Futuroscope in Poitiers.

• YOU CAN COUNT OF US

We at the tourist office would be happy to help you with your project, whether you are looking for a day trip or organizing a business event.

We know our town and the surrounding areas like the back of our hand and can advise you on your project and ensure it is a success from beginning to end.

ASK FOR A FREE QUOTATION

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

YOUR CONTACTS

Nadine BOUTTIER [email protected] 02 43 28 12 69

Isabelle LEONE - ROBIN [email protected] 02 43 28 12 87

GENERAL SALES CONDITIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST OR ON OUR WEBSITE WWW.LEMANS-TOURISME.COM

THE TOURIST OFFICE IS OPEN FROM MONDAY TO SATURDAY AND OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE DETAILS

• Tourist information• Regional tourist database• Documents : accomodation, restaurants, festivals and events, cultural and leisur events, architectural and natural heritage, sporting events• Hotel booking• Guided tours• Shop• Tickets sales : shows, sporting events For the 24 hours races, the tourist office is one of the most important sales outlets. We can advise you and help you organise your trip to Le Mans. GPS : 48.0054402 / 0.19976214TO REGISTRATION NUMBER IMO72130001Copyright : Gilles Moussé Ville du Mans

LE MANS, YOUR DESTINATON

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THINGS TO DO IN LE MANS IN HALF A DAY

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THINGS TO DO IN LE MANS IN A DAY

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A TRIP TO LE MANS

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GUIDED TOURS OF LE MANS

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A major town of the former province of Maine, county town of Sarthe, Le Mans has a rich history and a unique heritage. Le Mans has a hidden gem in its midst: the Cité Plantagenêt, birthplace of the Plantagenet dynasty (Henry II was King of England). The large historical quarter comprises the most beautiful, varied architecture imaginable.

The Cité Plantagenet covers a dozen hectares encircled by a 3rd and 4th century Roman wall. There are over a hundred half-timbered houses and many Renaissance, Baroque and Classic mansions. One of the town’s landmarks, the Saint-Julien cathedral unfolds like a book, within which visitors can read history, archaeology and the result of plenty of teamwork.

Le Mans is a surprising, multi-faceted town and has been chosen as a location for several award-winning films. The town also has sporting facilities and is known the world over for the 24 hour endurance races (cars, motorbikes and trucks).

LE MANSYOUR DESTINATION

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Le Mans Convention and Visitors Bureau is at your disposal for any event request : -Organising a seminar or conference, product launches, sales campaigns, team motivation, client events. Make it a red letter day, Le Mans stands for challenge and performance.

-Our competitive spirit, coupled with our passion for racing, is the driving force of our economic development.

-Within easy reach of Paris, the West of France and the Loire Valley, Le Mans is an ideal location. -Thanks to our skills and knowledge of the area, we can offer expert guidance in organising events and meetings.

Whether you stop for an hour or a day, you’re sure to want to come back !

THERE ARE PLENTY OF REASONS TO COME TO LE MANS Why not make a holiday of it

and see more around the following themes ?

- Boat trips and boating holidays (45km away)

- The home of Gregorian chants: l’abbaye de Solesmes (45km)

- Château du Lude - the first of the Loire valley châteaux - (45km)

- Pottery in Malicorne (33km)

- Asnières-sur-Vègre, the oldest village in the province of Maine (40km)

- not to mention… the priory in Vivoin and several heritage villages (Petites Cités de caractère): Brûlon, Luché-Pringé and Saint-Marceau, where Saint-Julien was buried.

- industrial tourism (Antoigné Fondries)

With the family or friends

Be our VIP for a weekend, or a week. We can help you book all your accommodation and services.

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€45 PER PERSON.Exemple for 2 people sharing a double room, including: welcome pack, accommodation in a 2-star hotel. (breakfast and tourist tax included)

LE MANS, IN SARTHE

Faiencerie d’art de Malicorne

Château du Lude

A SHORT STOP : GUIDED TOURS OF LE MANS


LE MANS IN ROMAN TIMES

ALL ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE PLANTAGENET DYNASTY THE HISTORIC

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HISTORIC QUARTERS With this tour, discover the medieval quarter and both the inside and outside of the cathedral. CATHEDRAL OF SAINT-JULIEN AND RIDE IN A LITTLE TRAIN A relaxing way to see the major sites, followed by a visit of the cathedral. Allow : 1.5 hours to 2 hours

THE BUILDERS Find out how the cathedral was built and the guilds that were involved in the works.

THE STAINED GLASS WINDOWS A tour that focuses on stained glass windows from the 11th to the 20th century.

TREASURES OF THE CATHEDRAL A short presentation of the cathedral and a focus on a selection of works, sculptures and paintings.

Allow : 1.5 hours to 2 hours

THE WALL AND THE ROMAN BATHS Roman occupation in Vindunum seen through 2 major sites.

THE CARRE PLANTAGENET MUSEUM AND THE ROMAN BATHS The theme of this tour is the use of water in ancient times.


TOUR INCLUDING THE CATHEDRAL, THE PALACE, THE PLANTAGENET ENAMEL AND THE COEFFORT TREASURE This tour focuses on art and places frequented in the time of the Plantagenet dynasty.

HOTEL-DIEU DE COEFFORT This visit recounts the surprising story of this Plantagenet-style building.

L’ABBAYE DE L’EPAU This building, with its beautiful architecture ans superb setting was once home to monks.


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Hôtel-Dieu CoëffortPalais des Comtes du Maine


LE MANS IN THE 19TH CENTURY

CEMENTRIES Le cimetière Sainte-Croix or Le grand cimetière de l’Ouest include burial chambers and chapels of the main personalities linked to the political, economic and artistic life of Le Mans.

ARCHITECTURE Urbanism and architecture : how a town changes. Discover the main private or public monuments in different parts of the city during the Belle Epoque.


RELIGIOUS HERITAGE

CATHEDRAL SAINT-JULIEN Discover an exceptional building, one of the biggest cathedrals in France. You will find out all about the history from Roman to Gothic styles. CHURCH OF NOTRE DAME DU PRE Considered to be a miniature replica of Saint-Julien cathedral, this Roman-style church has an aesthetically-pleasing homogeneity. The visit includes the architecture, sculptures and stained-glass. CHURCH OF LA COUTURE A former Benedictine monastery ab-bey-church, Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul, this Gothic building has a vast nave. The visit includes the architecture, sculp-tures, furniture.

Allow up : 1.5 hours to 2 hours

L’ABBAYE DE L’EPAU Founded int the 13th century by Be-rengaria of Navarre, Richard the Lion Heart’s widow, this abbey has stunning architecture and a beautiful setting. HOTEL DIEU DE COEFFORT This visit recounts the surprising story of this Plantagenet-style building. Allow : 1.5 hours to 2 hours

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Eglise Notre-Dame de la Couture

Eglise Notre-Dame du Pré

Hôtel-Dieu Coëffort

Tombe de Léon Bollée, Cimetière Sainte-Croix

Chapelle des anges musiciens, cathédrale Saint-Julien

Grand cimetière de l’Ouest

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INSPIRING

NATURE YOUR IDEAS, YOUR SUGGESTIONS, YOUR TOUR

LE MANS AND ITS PARKS- Jardin des Plantes - Parc Théodore MonodWitness the evolution of the parks and gardens of Le Mans from the 19th to the 21st century. WOODLAND- L’Arche de la nature.The lungs of Le Mans, this 450-hectare area on the edge of the town is a play-ground for all ages. - educational farm, water works, aqua-rium, botanical gardens, forestry centre, hiking routes, cycling routes etc...

HERITAGE GARDENS - around the Roman wall and the banks of the Sarthe. - Secret gardensThis visit offers the perfect balance between natural and cultural heritage. The colours vary with the seasons.


EVENING SHOWS - Flambeaux- «La Nuit des Chimères» light and sound show- evening walks and guided toursLet yourself be drawn in by a mystic nocturnal tour and be enlightened by an expert tour guide. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION ! This guided tour will take you to the favourite haunts of the film directors who shoot here in Le Mans.

GUIDED TOUR OF THE TOWN - in a little train - in your coachRelax on board the little train. Sit back and enjoy the sights of the historic quarter.In the coach, see the sights of the old and new parts of town and witness the changes.


« A LA CARTE » :If you represent a coach company, a sport’s club, a works council etc., you can decide on your own tours: We will do all we can to accommodate your needs.For example : nature and culture hikes, fun activities, workshops

Length of tour : to your specifications All visits can be combined. Same price for up to 2 hours.

All visits can be combined with a meal or snack, just add an extra hour. Why not stay for several days? We can also take care of accomodation and transport (for groups of 2 or more).

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Jardin des Plantes

Parc Théodore Monod

La Nuit des Chimères

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YOU DECIDEMORNING OR AFTERNOON :

Discover Le Mans at your own pace and take in the sights.

- Tour bus with commentary. Stops on request.(see examples of visits p. 5 )

THE TRAIL OF 7 TREASURES MORNING OR AFTERNOON : A walking tour to discover the seven treasures of Le Mans, which cover the Gaul era up to the 21st-century : - Money dating from the Aulerci Ceno-mani - The Roman wall

- The Plantagenet enamel plaque

- The Ascension stained glass window

- The angel musicians

- The handprints of the 24 hours drivers

- The giant hourglass

LE MANSIN HALF A DAY

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€17 PER PERSON.The price includes (based on a group of 30 people) Allow : 3 hours.The service described with afternoon tea and local aperitif It does not include :• Transport• Lunch or dinner

In all these proposals, the price is set for 1 person, based on a group of 30 people. These prices include the services des-cribed in each circuit but they do not in-clude transport; neither lunch or dinner.

Empreintes des pilotes, quartier Saint-Nicolas

Chapelle des anges musiciens, cathédrale Saint-Julien

Vitrail de l’Ascension, cathédrale Saint-Julien

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THINGS TO DO IN LE MANS, IN A DAY

THE HIDDEN FACE OF LE MANS

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€45 PER PERSON. We can also include hotel accommodation, bed and breakfast, half-board or full-board accommodation.

The price includes(for up to 30 people)The services described It does not include:• Transport• Personal expenses• Supplement for Sundays and Bank Holidays. Please ask for detailsDistance covered: approximately 15km

As you wander around the picturesque streets, you are sure to be captivated by the sense of hidden wonders. This magical mystery tour is full of interesting anecdotes and will take you to the very heart of the town.

• MORNING10:00: The hidden face of Le MansApproximately 2hours

12:15 : 3 course lunch with wine and coffee

• AFTERNOON14:30 : The secrets of our sporting, cultural and industrial heritageApproximately 2hours

Tour the world-famous racing track and see the cars that have made Le Mans so famous in the 24 hours museum. The museum traces a hundred years of motor racing and displays some of the most superb examples of car manufacturing and technology.

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€45.50 PER PERSON.Option 2 From

€48.50 PER PERSON.We can also include hotel accommodation, bed and breakfast, half-board or full-board accommodation.

The price includes (for up to 30 people)The services described It does not include:• Transport• Personal expenses• Supplement for Sundays and Bank Holidays. Please ask for detailsDistance covered: approximately 15km

• MORNING10:00 : Visit the historic quarter Allow 2hours


• AFTERNOON14:30 : Guided tour of the 24 hours circuit (option 1) 14:30 : Tour of the 24 Hours museum (option 2)Allow 2hours

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LE MANS : THE RACE

Visit one of the town’s museums where the atmosphere along the banks of the Sarthe is portrayed precisely and sensitively. See the old tannery district, learn how the tunnel was built and see how the riverbanks have changed.

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€44 PER PERSON.From (with tea)

€52 PER PERSON.We can also include hotel accommodation, bed and breakfast, half-board or full-board accommodation.

The price includes (for up to 30 people)The services described It does not include:• Transport• Personal expenses• Supplement for Sundays and Bank Holidays. Please ask for detailsDistance covered: approximately 0km

• MORNING10:00 : Visit the musée de la Reine Bérengère (Queen Berengaria museum)Approximately 1.5 hours


• AFTERNOON14:00 : walk along the river Sarthe

Approximately 2.15 hours

16h30 : afternoon tea (optional)

“ON THE RIVERBANK”

Not to mention... “The story of a family”: the Bollée family set up business in Le Mans in the 19th century and were at the origin of the town’s inextricable link with motoring.Presentation + meal and visit.

Not to mention...The charms of a private evening tour of a museum, plus dinner or son et lumière show in summer OR Tourist train ride around a riverside district, plus visit, plus meal.

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Not to mention...Coach tour: “how the town has evolved” OR Indoor presentation: “Le Mans during the Belle Epoque” + meal and visit.

Quartier des Tanneries, Musée de la Reine Bérengère

THINGS TO DO IN LE MANS, IN A DAY

SPECIAL OFFER DAY OUT(FROM JUNE TO SEPTEMBER)

This is no stressful commute! Our Little Train is always on time. You can even have the train to yourselves. Just ask for details. Guided tour of the picturesque winding streets of the historic quarter and several views of the town centre. Stop at the tourist office for refreshments or souvenirs. After the meal in the historic part of town, continue the tour as you see fit.

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€31.50 PER PERSON.(€7 supplement at other times of the year)We can also include hotel accommodation, half-board or full-board accommodation.

The price includes (for up to 30 people)The services described It does not include:• Transport and personal expenses• Supplement for Sundays and Bank Holidays. Please ask for detailsDistance covered: approximately 5km

• MORNING10:00 : Tour of the town on board the Little TrainAllow approximately 45 minutes

11:00 : Aperitif with the famous rillettes du Mans (potted pork) 12:15 : Lunch at the Maison des Compagnons du Devoir (during the week)

• AFTERNOON14:15 : Choice of guided tour (see p 5) Allow 2 hours

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€44.50 PER PERSON.We can also include hotel accommodation, bed and breakfast, half-board or full-board accommodation.

The price includes (for up to 30 people)The services described It does not include• Transport• Personal expenses• Supplement for Sundays and Bank Holidays. Please ask for detailsDistance covered: approximately 25km

• MORNING10:00 : Visit of old foundriesAllow approximately 2 hours


• AFTERNOON14:30 : Guided tours of gardensAllow approximately 1.5 hours

AROUND LE MANS

A site that demonstrates the metallurgical industry that was typical of the provinces of Maine and Perche. From French-style gardens to country parks, there is a great variety of landscapes and plant species to be discovered in and around the town.

Option 1Find out all about Le Mans, from bygone times to the present day.

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€82.00 PER PERSON. We can also include hotel accommodation, half-board or full-board accommodation.

The price includes (for up to 50 people)The services described It does not include:• Transport and personal expenses• Supplement for Sundays and Bank Holidays. Please ask for detailsDistance covered: approximately 0km

• MORNING10:00 : Visit the town in your coachAllow approximately 2 hours

12:15 : Lunch at the Maison des Compagnons du Devoir (during the week)

• AFTERNOON14:30 : Show at the Patis music hall Allow approximately 2 hours

IN THE LIMELIGHT

Not to mention...In-coach commentary on :Industrial art and beautiful houses in Sarthe.

Option 2 (From December to March)As you wander around the picturesque streets, you are sure to be captivated by the sense of mystery of the old city.

• MORNING11:00 : Tour in a little trainAllow approximately 45 minutes


• AFTERNOON14:30 : Show by La Flambée Allow approximately 2.5 hours

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Fonderies d’Antoigné

Château de Ballon

Palais des Comtes du Maine

Cabaret Le Pâtis

Rillettes du Mans

A TRIP TO LE MANS

EXAMPLE OF A TRIP TO LE MANS

2 DAYS - 1 NIGHT From

€171.50 PER PERSON.We can also include a 2- star hotel accommodation, half-board or full-board accommodation.

The price includes (for a group of 25 people). The service describedIt does not include:• Transport and personal expenses• Supplement for Sundays and Bank Holidays. Please ask for detailsDistance covered: approximately 80 km

LE MANSWHY NOT MAKE A HOLIDAY OF IT !

Day 1

- Bed and breakfast

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• MORNING10:00 : Guided tour of the historical quartersAllow : 2 hours

12:00 : Lunch (3 courses plus wine and coffee)

• AFTERNOON14:15 : Visit of old fondries «Les Fonderies d’Antoigné» Allow : 1.5 hours

16:30 : Tour of the 24 hours circuit Allow : 2 hours

19:30 : Dinner (3 courses plus wine and coffee) Allow : 2 hours

• MORNING10:00 : Guided tour of the Abbaye de L’EpauAllow : 2 hours

12:00 : Lunch (3 courses plus wine and coffee)

• AFTERNOON14:00 : Guided tour of the Carré Plantagenêt - Archaeological museum Aloow : 1.5 hours

16:15 : Museum of Bahier rillettes (potted pork) plus tasting Allow : 2 hours

Abbaye de l’Epau

Cité Plantagenêt

Carré Plantagenêt

Cathédrale Saint-Julien

(8 - 16 people)- Day 1 PARIS /LE MANS - Day 2 MONT SAINT-MICHEL or CANCALE & SAINT-MALO or GIVERNY, MONET’S GARDENS- Day 3 CHATEAUX DE LA LOIRE / PARIS

3 DAYS TRIP BEYOND SARTHE

DAY 2 : MONT SAINT-MICHEL

Departure at 8.30am and transfer to Mont St Michel. Arrival late morning. Lunch at Mère Poulard, a famous old restaurant whose traditional recipes helped build the island’s reputation.Example of menu : Mère Poulard soufflé omelette or chicken casserole or fish casserole with mussels, chocolate fondant or sorbet or cheesecake with berries, glass of wine or cider and coffee.

Afternoon : guided tour (in French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian or Japanese) of the village and the abbey. Allow 2 hours. Free time for shopping and return to Le Mans.

Return to Le Mans at 8.30pm.

or DAY 2 : CLAUDE MONET AND HIS WORK IN GIVERNY (EURE)

Departure at 9am and transfer to Gi-verny. Arrival late morning. Lunch in a typical French restaurant Les Nymphéas in Giverny (or similar)

Example of menu : Smoked salmon with cream, Normandy-style Chicken sautée, Apple tart, 1/4 litre wine, mineral water and coffee.

The afternoon will be spent visiting the famous gardens and the house (in small groups). Allow : 1.5 hours (French, English, German)

Return to Le Mans around 7pm for din-ner.

DAY 1 : PARIS / LE MANS

Welcome in Paris or at Charles de Gaulle airport in the morning and transfer to Le Mans. Drop off at hotel in Le Mans. Car with driver available until 8pm.

FOR SMALL GROUPS

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GivernyCité Plantagenêt, Le Mans

Le Mont Saint-Michel

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or DAY 2 : CANCALE / SAINT-MALO (ILLE ET VILAINE)

Departure at 8.30am and transfer to Cancale. Visit an oyster farm with tas-ting (2 oysters plus glass of white wine). Lunch in a French restaurant, Chez Victor in Cancale (or similar).Example of menu: Fish soup, Cod fillet with rice and vegetables, dessert, 1/4 litre of wine, mineral water and coffee.

Transfer to Saint-Malo. Walking tour of the town ( Allow : 1.5 hours).

Return to Le Mans around 8pm.

DAY 3 : CHATEAUX DE LA LOIRE / RETURN TO PARIS

Departure at 8.30am and transfer to Chisseaux. Board at 11am for a cruise in a flat-bottomed boat which will take you beneath the arches of the Château de Chenonceau. Allow : 50 minutes

Continue towards Montlouis sur Loire and visit a wine cellar for a tasting session.

Lunch (1pm) in a restaurant in Montlouis sur Loire (La Cave or similar)Example of menu: starter of the day, fish or meat main course, cheese or desert (with fresh ingredients from the market), 1/4 litre of wine and coffee.

Guided tour of the château de Chambord. (Allow 1.5 hours).

Return transfer to Paris. Arrival in Paris scheduled for 9pm.

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€475.00 PER PERSON.

The price includes (for a small group of 8-16 people). - Transport and the provision of three days of a driver and vehicle Master 16 seats,- All tours mentioned in the program,- All lunches (restaurants are carefully chosen to discover the quality of French catering).- Two nights in 4 star hotels (double room)For smaller groups, please ask for a quote.

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Château de Chambord

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