Le Mans (Pays de la Loire) Pop: 175,300

Located on the Sarthe River Le Mans beckons to auto racing enthusiasts everywhere and is also known as the birthplace of Henry II of England in 1133. A gustatory specialty of this city is rillettes, a shredded pork pate.

Le Mans hosts the annual "24 Hours of Le Mans" sports car race.

Le Mans Attractions

Cite Plantagenet (Vieux Mans)

Cathderale St-Julian

Remains of a Roman wall and Roman baths

Bugatti Circuit

Circuit de la Sarthe