Roman Walls of Le Mans Le Mans, France

Stairs — Outdoor stone stairs with lanterns and trimmed green hedges, leading to a tower in the Roman wall, which is built into the medieval town inside it. Old Town, Le Mans, France. Holly Hayes all photos →

The Roman Walls of Le Mans are the third largest surviving Roman city walls, exceeded only by Rome and Istanbul. Dating from 280 or 320-60 CE, they feature intriguing geometric decorations and multiple towers.

Location map of the Roman Walls of Le Mans, Le Mans, France. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of the Roman Walls of Le Mans, Le Mans, France. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address: Le Mans, France
Coordinates: 48.0097801° N, 0.1966649° E map · aerial
Date(s): c. 280-c. 360

Article Info

Page Title: Roman Walls of Le Mans
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: January 11, 2023
Last Updated: April 15, 2024