This summer, the city of Le Mans, in the centre of Sarthe, will present you a wonderful festival: La Nuit des Chimeres. Various places in the medieval city of Mans will be lightening, providing a wonderful show, for children, families, tourists...
Gargoyles, unicorns, dragons, chimeras, and angels will invade the old city of Le Mans during the nights of this summer. Each evening, an amazing festival takes place, featuring the heroes of the Middle Age. These mysterious characters invite tourists, children or families in an extraordinary night in one of the most beautiful French city, with a very rich medieval background.
You still wonder what to do in France, for tourism, with the family and children, or just to have fun? We invite you to discover the rich history of France, under the light of summer. You will be amazed by the performances of great aesthetic quality. A mixture of imagination, poetry and technology, the festival is one of the main events in summer, in France.
The attraction of La Nuit des Chimeres will guide you through the old city, with different visual creations, sound, animation and entertainment on the topic of French history.
The events focuses on famous characters who lived in Le Mans and near the Loire : Henry II Plantagenet, Richard Coeur de Lion, Eleanor of Aquitaine will provide fun shows, via lights and sounds in the heart of medieval streets.
You will find on this site various maps, plans, and other information to access the area. We remind you that the event will run from July 3rd to September 1st 2008, from Tuesday to Saturday, at nightfall, and for 2 hours. The festival is free !