city walls
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Medieval Bastion
Le Mans, France
14C-early 15C
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.
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Roman Walls of Le Mans
Le Mans, France
c. 280-c. 360
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.
