Medieval Bastion Le Mans, France

Medieval
Wall and tower of a late-medieval fortification built to strengthen a weak point in the city walls. The large stone balls were thrown at the city by the English in a 1425 siege. On the left is the north transept of Le Mans Cathedral. Old Town, Le Mans, France. Holly Hayes all photos →

In the 14th or 15th century, Le Mans built a bastion to strengthen a weak point in their city walls. Unfortunately, this did not save them from a siege by the English in 1425.

Location map of the Medieval Bastion, Le Mans, France. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of the Medieval Bastion, Le Mans, France. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Le Mans, France
Coordinates
48.0100702° N, 0.1992452° E map · aerial
Date(s)
14C-early 15C

Article Info

Page Title
Medieval Bastion
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
January 11, 2023
Last Updated
April 15, 2024