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Art & CultureMusée de Tessé
Le Mans · Sarthe · Pays de la Loire
The Tessé Museum is a cultural institution located in Le Mans, in Sarthe, in the heart of the Pays-de-la-Loire region. Labeled as a "museum of France" under the Heritage Code since January 2002, it is one of the reference public institutions in terms of heritage. Established in this city with a rich historical tradition, the museum contributes to the preservation and transmission of local and regional cultural heritage. It welcomes a diverse public wishing to discover the collections and themes it develops. Its official status grants it recognition that guarantees standards for access, conservation, and management of collections.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
2 Av. de Paderborn, 72100 Le Mans, France
Phone number
02 43 47 38 51Official website
lemans.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 5 min walk from tram Croix de Pierre.
Nearest station
About 5 min walk from tram Croix de Pierre.
Parking
On-site parking.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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