Le Mans

As only a little drive from Paris, Le Mans had to be our next stop, such an iconic place.

The medieval city sits high above the new town with its crowning glory being the stunning St Julien cathedral.

It has an amazing amount of stained glass windows which stream light throughout the building. Our photos could not do it justice. The city’s first bishop was Saint Julian of Le Mans, who lived there around the middle of the 3rd century.

The cobbled streets are lined with timber framed buildings dating back to the Middle Ages. The city is the birthplace of the Henry II, first Plantagenet King of England.

Steeped in history, we were glad we visited.

Next stop, the 24 Hour Le Mans Museum and Circuit. Only a short twenty minute drive outside of the town.

The museum is filled with interesting facts about the race, it’s history and houses many of the cars that took part from all era’s.

We were lucky enough to see some Porsche racing on the track and take in all the well photographed views of one of the most famous race tracks in the world.