AI overview
Le Mans is a city in the Sarthe region of France, best known as the location of an annual 24-hour automobile endurance race that attracts international competitors and spectators. The race, held since 1923, is considered one of the most prestigious motorsports events in the world and has made Le Mans a significant name in automotive history and culture.
AI-generated from the Wikipedia summary — may contain errors.
Weather now
cached 17h ago12°scattered clouds
91% 3.5 m/s OpenWeatherMap
7-day forecast
via Open-Meteo
Article
Le Mans (/ləˈmɒ̃/; French: [lə mɑ̃] ) is a city in northwestern France on the Sarthe River where it meets the Huisne. Traditionally the capital of the province of Maine, it is now the capital of the Sarthe department and the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese of Le Mans. Le Mans is a part of the Pays de la Loire region.
Its inhabitants are called Manceaux (male) and Mancelles (female). Since 1923, the city has hosted the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world's oldest active endurance sports car race. The event is among the most attended and prestigious motor sports events in the world.