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Le Mans is a city in the middle of France , 200 kilometers southwest of Paris .Le Mans is located in the region Pays de la Loire Sarthe where the rivers and tributary Huisne meet. The city is the capital of the Ministry of Sarthe. The population of downtown is at 144,000, 193,000 with the suburbs. Le Mans is an important railway and junctions.
Le Mans was an important trading port in Roman times and Middle Ages. The city is of Celtic origin and was called in Roman times Vindinum. The city is perhaps best known for racing track located just outside Le Mans. It has a 24-hour been held since 1923, and it is also a car museum at the track. In the old town is St. Julien's Cathedral from 1000-1200's, which is one of France's greatest cathedrals. The old town is also the great palace, palais de Comtes du Maine and the ruins of a Roman bath from the 300-number.
The nearest airport is Paris Charles de Gaulle 207 km from Le Mans. There is a TGV train from the airport to Le Mans .
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