Le Mans - Revision history

Robyt: Robot: Automated text replacement (-www.hitchwiki.org +hitchwiki.org)

2013-07-07T12:45:13Z

Robot: Automated text replacement (-www.hitchwiki.org +hitchwiki.org)

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:45, 7 July 2013
Line 153:		Line 153:

	* '''[http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Le_Mans Le Mans on Wikivoyage]'''		* '''[http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Le_Mans Le Mans on Wikivoyage]'''
	* '''[http://~~www.~~hitchwiki.org/en/Le_Mans Le Mans on Hitchwiki]'''		* '''[http://hitchwiki.org/en/Le_Mans Le Mans on Hitchwiki]'''
	* '''[http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Mans Le Mans on Wikipedia]'''		* '''[http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Mans Le Mans on Wikipedia]'''

Robyt: Robot: Automated text replacement (-wikivoyage.org/en +en.wikivoyage.org/wiki)

2013-07-07T11:24:21Z

Robot: Automated text replacement (-wikivoyage.org/en +en.wikivoyage.org/wiki)

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:24, 7 July 2013
Line 152:		Line 152:
	_____________________________________________________________________________________________		_____________________________________________________________________________________________

	* '''[http://wikivoyage.org/en/Le_Mans Le Mans on Wikivoyage]'''		* '''[http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Le_Mans Le Mans on Wikivoyage]'''
	* '''[http://www.hitchwiki.org/en/Le_Mans Le Mans on Hitchwiki]'''		* '''[http://www.hitchwiki.org/en/Le_Mans Le Mans on Hitchwiki]'''
	* '''[http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Mans Le Mans on Wikipedia]'''		* '''[http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Mans Le Mans on Wikipedia]'''

Robyt: Robot: Automated text replacement (-ikitravel +ikivoyage)

2013-07-07T11:05:07Z

Robot: Automated text replacement (-ikitravel +ikivoyage)

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:05, 7 July 2013
Line 7:		Line 7:
	\|group =9612		\|group =9612
	\|wikipedia =Le Mans		\|wikipedia =Le Mans
	\|~~wikitravel~~ =Le Mans		\|wikivoyage =Le Mans
	\|image =Blason le-mans.JPG		\|image =Blason le-mans.JPG
	\|imagetext =Blason of the City		\|imagetext =Blason of the City
Line 75:		Line 75:
	</table>		</table>

	'''''More informations about the places to visit in Le Mans on the [[~~wikitravel~~:Le Mans]] or/and visit the [http://www.lemanstourisme.com/dnn/Accueil/tabid/206/language/en-US/Default.aspx Official Website of the Office of Tourism].'''''		'''''More informations about the places to visit in Le Mans on the [[wikivoyage:Le Mans]] or/and visit the [http://www.lemanstourisme.com/dnn/Accueil/tabid/206/language/en-US/Default.aspx Official Website of the Office of Tourism].'''''

	==<FONT COLOR="#FF0000">'''TIPS'''</FONT>==		==<FONT COLOR="#FF0000">'''TIPS'''</FONT>==
Line 152:		Line 152:
	_____________________________________________________________________________________________		_____________________________________________________________________________________________

	* '''[http://~~wikitravel~~.org/en/Le_Mans Le Mans on ~~Wikitravel~~]'''		* '''[http://wikivoyage.org/en/Le_Mans Le Mans on Wikivoyage]'''
	* '''[http://www.hitchwiki.org/en/Le_Mans Le Mans on Hitchwiki]'''		* '''[http://www.hitchwiki.org/en/Le_Mans Le Mans on Hitchwiki]'''
	* '''[http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Mans Le Mans on Wikipedia]'''		* '''[http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Mans Le Mans on Wikipedia]'''

Robyt: adding interfamily links

2013-05-07T12:50:02Z

adding interfamily links

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:50, 7 May 2013
Line 160:		Line 160:
	[[Category:Pays-de-la-Loire]]		[[Category:Pays-de-la-Loire]]
	[[Category:France]]		[[Category:France]]
			[[trash:Le Mans]]
			[[hitch:Le Mans]]

Robyt: Robot: Cosmetic changes

2013-03-10T17:14:34Z

Robot: Cosmetic changes

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:14, 10 March 2013
Line 14:		Line 14:
	[[File:Lemans petit.JPG\|800px\|center\|]]		[[File:Lemans petit.JPG\|800px\|center\|]]

	<br/>		<br />
	<br/>		<br />

	'''Le Mans''' is a city in [[France]], located on the Sarthe River. Traditionally the capital of the province of Maine, it is now the préfecture (capital) of the Sarthe département in the Region [[Pays-de-la-Loire]], and is furthermore the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese of Le Mans. Its inhabitants are called Manceaux and Mancelles. It has been host to the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans sports car race since 1923.		'''Le Mans''' is a city in [[France]], located on the Sarthe River. Traditionally the capital of the province of Maine, it is now the préfecture (capital) of the Sarthe département in the Region [[Pays-de-la-Loire]], and is furthermore the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese of Le Mans. Its inhabitants are called Manceaux and Mancelles. It has been host to the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans sports car race since 1923.
	<br/>		<br />
	<br/>		<br />
	<br/>		<br />
	<br/>		<br />

	==<FONT COLOR="#FF0000">'''HISTORY OF LE MANS'''</FONT>==		==<FONT COLOR="#FF0000">'''HISTORY OF LE MANS'''</FONT>==
	First mentioned by Ptolemy (Geography 2.8.8), '''the Roman city Vindinium was the capital of the Aulerci''', a sub tribe of the Aedui. Le Mans is also known as Civitas Cenomanorum (City of the Cenomani). Their city lies in the ancient Roman province of Gallia Lugdunensis. An amphitheatre built in the 3rd century AD is still visible.		First mentioned by Ptolemy (Geography 2.8.8), '''the Roman city Vindinium was the capital of the Aulerci''', a sub tribe of the Aedui. Le Mans is also known as Civitas Cenomanorum (City of the Cenomani). Their city lies in the ancient Roman province of Gallia Lugdunensis. An amphitheatre built in the 3rd century AD is still visible.
	<br/>		<br />
	Gregory of Tours mentions a Frankish sub-king Rigomer, who was killed by Clovis in his campaign to unite the Frankish territories.		Gregory of Tours mentions a Frankish sub-king Rigomer, who was killed by Clovis in his campaign to unite the Frankish territories.
	<br/>		<br />
	As the principal city of Maine, Le Mans was the stage for struggles in the 11th century between the counts of Anjou and the dukes of Normandy. When the Normans had control of Maine, William the Conqueror was able to successfully invade England; '''however in 1069 the citizens revolted''' and expelled the Normans, which led to Hugh V being proclaimed count of Maine.		As the principal city of Maine, Le Mans was the stage for struggles in the 11th century between the counts of Anjou and the dukes of Normandy. When the Normans had control of Maine, William the Conqueror was able to successfully invade England; '''however in 1069 the citizens revolted''' and expelled the Normans, which led to Hugh V being proclaimed count of Maine.
	<br/>		<br />
	During World War II, Le Mans was liberated by the US 5th Armored Division on August 8, 1944 following their breakout from the Normandy beachheads.		During World War II, Le Mans was liberated by the US 5th Armored Division on August 8, 1944 following their breakout from the Normandy beachheads.
	<br/>		<br />
	'''''More informations about the History of Le Mans on the [[wikipedia:Le Mans]] !'''''		'''''More informations about the History of Le Mans on the [[wikipedia:Le Mans]] !'''''

Line 38:		Line 38:
	<tr>		<tr>
	<td align=center>		<td align=center>
	[[~~Image~~:Roman therm.jpg\|thumb\|280px\|center\|The Roman Therm]]		[[File:Roman therm.jpg\|thumb\|280px\|center\|The Roman Therm]]
	</td>		</td>
	<td align=center>		<td align=center>
	[[~~Image~~:Abbey epau.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|center\|Epau Abbey]]		[[File:Abbey epau.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|center\|Epau Abbey]]
	</td>		</td>
	<td align=center>		<td align=center>
	[[~~Image~~:Cathedrale st julien.jpg\|thumb\|280px\|center\|The Cathedral]]		[[File:Cathedrale st julien.jpg\|thumb\|280px\|center\|The Cathedral]]
	</td>		</td>
	</tr>		</tr>
Line 51:		Line 51:
	<tr>		<tr>
	<td align=center>		<td align=center>
	[[~~Image~~:Lemansfortificationsdh2.jpg\|thumb\|210px\|center\|The Roman Wall]]		[[File:Lemansfortificationsdh2.jpg\|thumb\|210px\|center\|The Roman Wall]]
	</td>		</td>
	<td align=center>		<td align=center>
	[[~~Image~~:Muraille-et-gourdaine.jpg\|thumb\|240px\|center\|The Gourdaine Garden]]		[[File:Muraille-et-gourdaine.jpg\|thumb\|240px\|center\|The Gourdaine Garden]]
	</td>		</td>
	<td align=center>		<td align=center>
	[[~~Image~~:Musée de tessé.jpg\|thumb\|240px\|center\|The Tessé Museum]]		[[File:Musée de tessé.jpg\|thumb\|240px\|center\|The Tessé Museum]]
	</td>		</td>
	</tr>		</tr>
Line 64:		Line 64:
	<tr>		<tr>
	<td align=center>		<td align=center>
	[[~~Image~~:Musee-vert-le-mans-1.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|center\|The Green Museum]]		[[File:Musee-vert-le-mans-1.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|center\|The Green Museum]]
	</td>		</td>
	<td align=center>		<td align=center>
	[[~~Image~~:Car museum.JPG\|thumb\|240px\|center\|The Car Museum]]		[[File:Car museum.JPG\|thumb\|240px\|center\|The Car Museum]]
	</td>		</td>
	<td align=center>		<td align=center>
	[[~~Image~~:ParcdesTanneries01.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|center\|Parc des Tanneries]]		[[File:ParcdesTanneries01.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|center\|Parc des Tanneries]]
	</td>		</td>
	</tr>		</tr>
Line 109:		Line 109:

	* '''By Carpooling:'''		* '''By Carpooling:'''
	You can find a driver or passenger to share the ride and cut on travel cost. In France carpooling is very popular and is called "covoiturage". Try envoiture.fr to get to Le Mans '''[http://www.envoiture.fr/covoiturage/0/Le_Mans/b.html Envoiture.fr]'''. <br/>		You can find a driver or passenger to share the ride and cut on travel cost. In France carpooling is very popular and is called "covoiturage". Try envoiture.fr to get to Le Mans '''[http://www.envoiture.fr/covoiturage/0/Le_Mans/b.html Envoiture.fr]'''. <br />

	* '''By Train:'''		* '''By Train:'''
Line 120:		Line 120:

	==<FONT COLOR="#FF0000">'''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''</FONT>==		==<FONT COLOR="#FF0000">'''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''</FONT>==
	[[~~Image~~:110 F 5944636 1f9rXG7PRPiG210JXW9Jql5PCPR0x9Lo.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|right\|]]		[[File:110 F 5944636 1f9rXG7PRPiG210JXW9Jql5PCPR0x9Lo.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|right\|]]

	* '''Police Station:''' <br/>		* '''Police Station:''' <br />
	Police Secours : 17<br/>		Police Secours : 17<br />
	Commisariat Central du Mans - Rue Coéffort - Tel: 02 43 61 68 00		Commisariat Central du Mans - Rue Coéffort - Tel: 02 43 61 68 00

	* '''Health Urgency:''' <br/>		* '''Health Urgency:''' <br />
	SAMU : 15		SAMU : 15

	* '''Hospital:''' <br/>		* '''Hospital:''' <br />
	Hopital du Mans - Avenue Rubillard 72000 Le Mans - Tel: 02.43.43.43.43<br/>		Hopital du Mans - Avenue Rubillard 72000 Le Mans - Tel: 02.43.43.43.43<br />
	Clinique du Pré - Avenue René Laënnec 72018 Le Mans Cedex 2 - Tel: 02.43.775.775 - Fax: 02.43.775.700		Clinique du Pré - Avenue René Laënnec 72018 Le Mans Cedex 2 - Tel: 02.43.775.775 - Fax: 02.43.775.700

	* '''Fireman Station:''' <br/>		* '''Fireman Station:''' <br />
	Pompiers : 18<br/>		Pompiers : 18<br />
	Caserne de Pompiers - Rue de Degré 72000 Le Mans		Caserne de Pompiers - Rue de Degré 72000 Le Mans

	* '''Embassy:'''		* '''Embassy:'''
	* '''Emergency Doctor:'''<br/>		* '''Emergency Doctor:'''<br />
	SOS Médecins<br/>		SOS Médecins<br />
	99 rue Béranger 72000 Le Mans - Tel: 0820 08 20 72		99 rue Béranger 72000 Le Mans - Tel: 0820 08 20 72

Line 156:		Line 156:
	* '''[http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Mans Le Mans on Wikipedia]'''		* '''[http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Mans Le Mans on Wikipedia]'''

	[[~~Image~~:72.jpg\|thumb\|800px\|center\|]]		[[File:72.jpg\|thumb\|800px\|center\|]]

	[[Category:Pays-de-la-Loire]]		[[Category:Pays-de-la-Loire]]
	[[Category:France]]		[[Category:France]]

Sage Poete: Created page with "{{France}} {{City |name =Le Mans |country =France |region =Pays-de-la-Loire |nickname = |group =9612 |wikipedia =Le Mans |wiki..."

2012-12-04T15:29:03Z

Created page with "{{France}} {{City |name =Le Mans |country =France |region =Pays-de-la-Loire |nickname = |group =9612 |wikipedia =Le Mans |wiki..."

New page

{{France}}
{{City
|name =Le Mans
|country =France
|region =Pays-de-la-Loire
|nickname =
|group =9612
|wikipedia =Le Mans
|wikitravel =Le Mans
|image =Blason le-mans.JPG
|imagetext =Blason of the City
|ambassadors=[[Liste_des_Volontaires_CS_en_France#En_Pays_de_la_Loire|CS Ambassadors in the Area]]
}}
[[File:Lemans petit.JPG|800px|center|]]

 
 

'''Le Mans''' is a city in [[France]], located on the Sarthe River. Traditionally the capital of the province of Maine, it is now the préfecture (capital) of the Sarthe département in the Region [[Pays-de-la-Loire]], and is furthermore the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese of Le Mans. Its inhabitants are called Manceaux and Mancelles. It has been host to the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans sports car race since 1923.
 
 
 
 

=='''HISTORY OF LE MANS'''==
First mentioned by Ptolemy (Geography 2.8.8), '''the Roman city Vindinium was the capital of the Aulerci''', a sub tribe of the Aedui. Le Mans is also known as Civitas Cenomanorum (City of the Cenomani). Their city lies in the ancient Roman province of Gallia Lugdunensis. An amphitheatre built in the 3rd century AD is still visible.
 
Gregory of Tours mentions a Frankish sub-king Rigomer, who was killed by Clovis in his campaign to unite the Frankish territories.
 
As the principal city of Maine, Le Mans was the stage for struggles in the 11th century between the counts of Anjou and the dukes of Normandy. When the Normans had control of Maine, William the Conqueror was able to successfully invade England; '''however in 1069 the citizens revolted''' and expelled the Normans, which led to Hugh V being proclaimed count of Maine.
 
During World War II, Le Mans was liberated by the US 5th Armored Division on August 8, 1944 following their breakout from the Normandy beachheads.
 
'''''More informations about the History of Le Mans on the [[wikipedia:Le Mans]] !'''''

=='''WHAT TO VISIT ?'''==
<table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center>
<tr>
<td align=center>
[[Image:Roman therm.jpg|thumb|280px|center|The Roman Therm]]
</td>
<td align=center>
[[Image:Abbey epau.jpg|thumb|250px|center|Epau Abbey]]
</td>
<td align=center>
[[Image:Cathedrale st julien.jpg|thumb|280px|center|The Cathedral]]
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center>
<tr>
<td align=center>
[[Image:Lemansfortificationsdh2.jpg|thumb|210px|center|The Roman Wall]]
</td>
<td align=center>
[[Image:Muraille-et-gourdaine.jpg|thumb|240px|center|The Gourdaine Garden]]
</td>
<td align=center>
[[Image:Musée de tessé.jpg|thumb|240px|center|The Tessé Museum]]
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center>
<tr>
<td align=center>
[[Image:Musee-vert-le-mans-1.jpg|thumb|250px|center|The Green Museum]]
</td>
<td align=center>
[[Image:Car museum.JPG|thumb|240px|center|The Car Museum]]
</td>
<td align=center>
[[Image:ParcdesTanneries01.jpg|thumb|250px|center|Parc des Tanneries]]
</td>
</tr>
</table>

'''''More informations about the places to visit in Le Mans on the [[wikitravel:Le Mans]] or/and visit the [http://www.lemanstourisme.com/dnn/Accueil/tabid/206/language/en-US/Default.aspx Official Website of the Office of Tourism].'''''

=='''TIPS'''==

==='''Free Internet/Wifi Access'''===

Here are some places where you can get some free Internet and/or Wifi Access:

* '''Mission Locale de l'Agglomération Mancelle''' - ''Adress: 50 bis bd winston churchill 72100 Le Mans - Tel: 02.43.84.16.60''
* '''Maison de l'emploi et de la formation du Mans''' - ''Adress: 49-51 place des sablons - Email: vincent.gauthier@cyber-base.org aurelie.leriche@cyber-base.org ''
* '''Centre culturel L Espal''' - ''Adress: 60 62 rue de l Esterel - Tel: 02 43 50 34 36''

==='''Nice & Cheap Places to Eat'''===

==='''Nightlife'''===

=='''COUCHSURFERS'''==
There are about 120 Couchsurfers in Le Mans, feel free to contact them by searching them on a couchsurf or by posting some messages on [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9612 the CS Group of Le Mans].

==='''Meetings'''===
There are some meetings organised in Le Mans, you can check on [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9612 the CS Group of Le Mans] if there is something happened or check on the [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=194 Regional CS Group of Pays de la Loire] to see if there is an event organised in the area.

==='''Coffee or a Drink'''===
Here is a list of local couchsurfers who could be ready to show you the city or/and have a drink with you:



=='''TRANSPORTATIONS'''==

==='''How to get to Le Mans'''===

* '''By Car:'''

* '''By Carpooling:'''
You can find a driver or passenger to share the ride and cut on travel cost. In France carpooling is very popular and is called "covoiturage". Try envoiture.fr to get to Le Mans '''[http://www.envoiture.fr/covoiturage/0/Le_Mans/b.html Envoiture.fr]'''. 

* '''By Train:'''

* '''By Plane:'''

==='''Bus'''===

==='''Bicycles'''===

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[Image:110 F 5944636 1f9rXG7PRPiG210JXW9Jql5PCPR0x9Lo.jpg|thumb|250px|right|]]

* '''Police Station:''' 
Police Secours : 17 
Commisariat Central du Mans - Rue Coéffort - Tel: 02 43 61 68 00

* '''Health Urgency:''' 
SAMU : 15

* '''Hospital:''' 
Hopital du Mans - Avenue Rubillard 72000 Le Mans - Tel: 02.43.43.43.43 
Clinique du Pré - Avenue René Laënnec 72018 Le Mans Cedex 2 - Tel: 02.43.775.775 - Fax: 02.43.775.700

* '''Fireman Station:''' 
Pompiers : 18 
Caserne de Pompiers - Rue de Degré 72000 Le Mans

* '''Embassy:'''
* '''Emergency Doctor:''' 
SOS Médecins 
99 rue Béranger 72000 Le Mans - Tel: 0820 08 20 72

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Ouest France - Le Mans - 8 Juin 2009.JPG|thumb|center|600px|Ouest France, Local Newspaper, May 8th 2009]]

=='''INTERESTED LINKS'''==

* '''[http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=194 Regional CS Group: Pays de la Loire]'''
* '''[http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9612 City CS Group: Le Mans]'''
_____________________________________________________________________________________________

* '''[http://wikitravel.org/en/Le_Mans Le Mans on Wikitravel]'''
* '''[http://www.hitchwiki.org/en/Le_Mans Le Mans on Hitchwiki]'''
* '''[http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Mans Le Mans on Wikipedia]'''

[[Image:72.jpg|thumb|800px|center|]]
[[Category:Pays-de-la-Loire]]
[[Category:France]]