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4 Days of Romance and Culture in Le Mans

Experience the enchantment of Le Mans with your loved one.

22 April 2023

A romantic trip to Le Mans, France offers the perfect blend of culture, history, and stunning scenery. With its picturesque architecture and romantic charm, couples can enjoy strolling through the streets, take a hot air balloon ride, or watch the sunset over the Sarthe River. The city is also famous for its thrilling motorsports events and mouth-watering French cuisine that will perfectly complement a romantic getaway.

Travel plan

• Check into Hotel de la Pommeraie and admire the quaint, romantic ambiance.
• Walk around the historic city center, with its cobbled streets and timber-framed buildings.
• Visit the stunning Cathedral of St. Julien, a perfect example of French Gothic architecture.
• Take a break at the Jardin des Plantes, where you can enjoy a picnic surrounded by exotic flora.
• Unwind with a glass of Loire Valley wine at Le Wine Bar & Shop, offering tastings of local vintages.

• Begin the day with a delicious breakfast at La P'tite Crêperie, where they serve traditional French crêpes.
• Go on a guided tour of the Plantagenet City, with its impressive 3.5 km-long city wall, a vestige of the middle ages.
• Visit the Musée de Tessé to admire art from the 13th century up to the present day, including works by Rubens and Poussin.
• Step back in time with a guided tour of the grand Château de Le Mans, built in the 14th century.
• End the day with a theatrical performance at Le Théâtre des Quinconces, a theater dating back to 1595.

• Start with a delicious breakfast at Le Grenier à Pain, a bakery that specializes in traditional, freshly baked bread.
• Take a cooking class at La Cuisine de Flo, learning how to make the quintessential French dish, coq au vin, or indulging in a pastry-making class.
• Walk off your meal with a tour of the Cité Plantagenêt, where you can discover local handicraft shops specializing in bookbinding and jewelry making.
• Visit the Maison de la Reine Berthe, a beautiful building, and former medieval hospital that houses exhibitions on the history of medicine.
• Enjoy a romantic dinner at La Table des Mervilleux, a chic restaurant located in a former episcopal palace.

• Start the day with a leisurely 25-minute drive to the charming town of La Flèche.
• Visit the Musée Louis de Funès, a museum dedicated to the eccentric actor with exquisite collections that will have you laughing.
• Explore the beautiful Bois Savary park, where you can go on a bike ride or spend the afternoon picnicking.
• Visit the winery at Domaine de l'Été, a vineyard perched on the hills of the Sarthe, offering superb views.
• End your vacation on a high note with a drink at Les Enfants Terribles, a bar that offers an unparalleled atmosphere, live music, and outdoor seating with a view of the Sarthe river.