Groups Brochure 2015/2016 GB - Le Mans Tourist Office
1. THIS DOOR LEADS THE WAY
TO A HOST OF SURPRISES
GROUPS
2015
2016
2. CONTENTS
■ Available at all sites
■ For the historic quarter in the town centre :
Quai Louis Blanc (by the Roman wall)
COACH PARKING
LE MANS WILL SURPRISE YOU !
• AN IDEAL LOCATION
2 hours from Paris (54 mins by high-speed
train), Le Mans is a superb location with
excellent motorway links : Caen - Alençon,
Rouen - Paris - Tours, Lyon - Tours, Bordeaux -
Angers, Nantes - Rennes.
Le Mans is also surrounded by world famous
tourist attractions such as Mont Saint Michel,
the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy, the
châteaux de la Loire and the Futuroscope in
Poitiers.
• YOU CAN COUNT OF US
We at the tourist office would be happy to help
you with your project, whether you are looking
for a day trip or organizing a business event.
We know our town and the surrounding areas
like the back of our hand and can advise you
on your project and ensure it is a success from
beginning to end.
ASK FOR A FREE QUOTATION
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
YOUR CONTACTS
Nadine BOUTTIER
nadine.bouttier@lemans-tourisme.com
02 43 28 12 69
Isabelle LEONE - ROBIN
isabelle.leonerobin@lemans-tourisme.com
02 43 28 12 87
GENERAL SALES CONDITIONS ARE
AVAILABLE ON REQUEST OR ON OUR
WEBSITE WWW.LEMANS-TOURISME.COM
THE TOURIST OFFICE IS OPEN FROM
MONDAY TO SATURDAY AND OFFERS A WIDE
RANGE OF SERVICES.
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE DETAILS
• Tourist information
• Regional tourist database
• Documents : accomodation, restaurants,
festivals and events, cultural and leisur
events, architectural and natural heritage,
sporting events
• Hotel booking
• Guided tours
• Shop
• Tickets sales : shows, sporting events
For the 24 hours races, the tourist office is
one of the most important sales outlets. We
can advise you and help you organise your
trip to Le Mans.
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LE MANS, YOUR
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THINGS TO DO IN LE
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A TRIP TO LE MANS
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GUIDED TOURS OF LE
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3. A major town of the former province of Maine, county town
of Sarthe, Le Mans has a rich history and a unique heritage.
LeManshasahiddengeminitsmidst:theCitéPlantagenêt,
birthplace of the Plantagenet dynasty (Henry II was King of
England). The large historical quarter comprises the most
beautiful, varied architecture imaginable.
The Cité Plantagenet covers a dozen hectares encircled by
a3rdand4thcenturyRomanwall.Thereareoverahundred
half-timberedhousesandmanyRenaissance,Baroqueand
Classic mansions. One of the town’s landmarks, the Saint-
Julien cathedral unfolds like a book, within which visitors
can read history, archaeology and the result of plenty of
teamwork.
Le Mans is a surprising, multi-faceted town and has been
chosen as a location for several award-winning films. The
town also has sporting facilities and is known the world
over for the 24 hour endurance races (cars, motorbikes and
trucks).
LE MANS
YOUR DESTINATION
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Abbaye de l’Epau
WWW.LEMANS-TOURISME.COM
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Le Mans Convention and Visitors Bureau is at
your disposal for any event request :
-Organising a seminar or conference, product launches,
sales campaigns, team motivation, client events.
Make it a red letter day, Le Mans stands for challenge and
performance.
-Our competitive spirit, coupled with our passion for
racing,isthedrivingforceofoureconomicdevelopment.
-Within easy reach of Paris, the West of France
and the Loire Valley, Le Mans is an ideal location.
-Thanks to our skills and knowledge of the area, we
can offer expert guidance in organising events and
meetings.
Whether you stop for an hour or a
day, you’re sure to want to come
back !
THERE ARE PLENTY OF REASONS TO
COME TO LE MANS Why not make a holiday of it
and see more around the
following themes ?
- Boat trips and boating holidays (45km
away)
- The home of Gregorian chants:
l’abbaye de Solesmes (45km)
- Château du Lude - the first of the Loire
valley châteaux - (45km)
- Pottery in Malicorne (33km)
- Asnières-sur-Vègre, the oldest village in
the province of Maine (40km)
- not to mention… the priory in Vivoin
and several heritage villages (Petites
Cités de caractère): Brûlon, Luché-
Pringé and Saint-Marceau, where Saint-
Julien was buried.
- industrial tourism (Antoigné Fondries)
With the family or friends
Be our VIP for a weekend, or a week.
We can help you book all your
accommodation and services.
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From
€45 PER PERSON.
Exemple for 2 people sharing a double room,
including: welcome pack, accommodation
in a 2-star hotel. (breakfast and tourist tax
included)
LE MANS,IN SARTHE
Faiencerie d’art de Malicorne
Château du Lude
5. A SHORT STOP : GUIDED
TOURS OF LE MANS
GUIDED TOURS OF LE MANS
LE MANS IN
ROMAN TIMES
ALL ABOUT THE
CATHEDRAL
IN THE
FOOTSTEPS
OF THE
PLANTAGENET
DYNASTY
THE HISTORIC
QUARTERS
HISTORIC QUARTERS
With this tour, discover the medieval
quarter and both the inside and outside
of the cathedral.
CATHEDRAL OF SAINT-JULIEN AND
RIDE IN A LITTLE TRAIN
A relaxing way to see the major sites,
followed by a visit of the cathedral.
Allow : 1.5 hours to 2 hours
THE BUILDERS
Find out how the cathedral was built
and the guilds that were involved in the
works.
THE STAINED GLASS WINDOWS
A tour that focuses on stained glass
windows from the 11th to the 20th
century.
TREASURES OF THE CATHEDRAL
A short presentation of the cathedral
and a focus on a selection of works,
sculptures and paintings.
Allow : 1.5 hours to 2 hours
THE WALL AND THE ROMAN BATHS
Roman occupation in Vindunum seen
through 2 major sites.
THE CARRE PLANTAGENET MUSEUM
AND THE ROMAN BATHS
The theme of this tour is the use of water
in ancient times.
Allow : 1.5 hours to 2 hours
TOUR INCLUDING THE CATHEDRAL,
THE PALACE, THE PLANTAGENET
ENAMEL AND THE COEFFORT
TREASURE
This tour focuses on art and places
frequented in the time of the
Plantagenet dynasty.
HOTEL-DIEU DE COEFFORT
This visit recounts the surprising story of
this Plantagenet-style building.
L’ABBAYE DE L’EPAU
This building, with its beautiful
architecture ans superb setting was once
home to monks.
Allow : 1.5 hours to 2 hours
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Roman bathsEmail Plantagenêt, Carré Plantagenêt
Hôtel-Dieu CoëffortPalais des Comtes du Maine
6. GUIDED TOURS OF LE MANS
LE MANS IN THE
19TH CENTURY
CEMENTRIES
Le cimetière Sainte-Croix or Le grand
cimetière de l’Ouest include burial
chambers and chapels of the main
personalities linked to the political,
economic and artistic life of Le Mans.
ARCHITECTURE
Urbanism and architecture : how a town
changes. Discover the main private or
public monuments in different parts of
the city during the Belle Epoque.
Allow : 1.5 hours to 2 hours
RELIGIOUS
HERITAGE
CATHEDRAL SAINT-JULIEN
Discover an exceptional building, one
of the biggest cathedrals in France. You
will find out all about the history from
Roman to Gothic styles.
CHURCH OF NOTRE DAME DU PRE
Considered to be a miniature replica of
Saint-Julien cathedral, this Roman-style
church has an aesthetically-pleasing
homogeneity. The visit includes the
architecture, sculptures and stained-
glass.
CHURCH OF LA COUTURE
A former Benedictine monastery ab-
bey-church, Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul, this
Gothic building has a vast nave. The
visit includes the architecture, sculp-
tures, furniture.
Allow up : 1.5 hours to 2 hours
L’ABBAYE DE L’EPAU
Founded int the 13th century by Be-
rengaria of Navarre, Richard the Lion
Heart’s widow, this abbey has stunning
architecture and a beautiful setting.
HOTEL DIEU DE COEFFORT
This visit recounts the surprising story
of this Plantagenet-style building.
Allow : 1.5 hours to 2 hours
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Eglise Notre-Dame de la Couture
Eglise Notre-Dame du Pré
Hôtel-Dieu Coëffort
Tombe de Léon Bollée, Cimetière Sainte-Croix
Chapelle des anges musiciens, cathédrale Saint-Julien
Grand cimetière de l’Ouest
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GUIDED TOURS OF LE MANS
INSPIRING
NATURE YOUR IDEAS, YOUR
SUGGESTIONS,
YOUR TOUR
LE MANS AND ITS PARKS
- Jardin des Plantes
- Parc Théodore Monod
Witness the evolution of the parks and
gardens of Le Mans from the 19th to the
21st century.
WOODLAND
- L’Arche de la nature.
The lungs of Le Mans, this 450-hectare
area on the edge of the town is a play-
ground for all ages.
- educational farm, water works, aqua-
rium, botanical gardens, forestry centre,
hiking routes, cycling routes etc...
HERITAGE GARDENS
- around the Roman wall and the banks
of the Sarthe.
- Secret gardens
This visit offers the perfect balance
between natural and cultural heritage.
The colours vary with the seasons.
Allow : 1.5 hours to 2 hours
EVENING SHOWS
- Flambeaux
- «La Nuit des Chimères» light and
sound show
- evening walks and guided tours
Let yourself be drawn in by a mystic
nocturnal tour and be enlightened by
an expert tour guide.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION !
This guided tour will take you to the
favourite haunts of the film directors
who shoot here in Le Mans.
GUIDED TOUR OF THE TOWN
- in a little train
- in your coach
Relax on board the little train. Sit back
and enjoy the sights of the historic
quarter.
In the coach, see the sights of the old
and new parts of town and witness the
changes.
Allow : 1.5 hours to 2 hours
« A LA CARTE » :
If you represent a coach company, a
sport’s club, a works council etc., you
can decide on your own tours: We will
do all we can to accommodate your
needs.
For example : nature and culture hikes,
fun activities, workshops
Length of tour : to your specifications
All visits can be combined. Same price
for up to 2 hours.
All visits can be combined with a meal
or snack, just add an extra hour. Why not
stay for several days? We can also take
care of accomodation and transport (for
groups of 2 or more).
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Jardin des Plantes
Parc Théodore Monod
La Nuit des Chimères
8. THINGS TO DO IN LE MANS IN HALF A DAY
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YOU DECIDE
MORNING OR AFTERNOON :
Discover Le Mans at your own pace and
take in the sights.
- Tour bus with commentary. Stops on
request.
(see examples of visits p. 5 )
THE TRAIL OF 7 TREASURES
MORNING OR AFTERNOON :
A walking tour to discover the seven
treasures of Le Mans, which cover the
Gaul era up to the 21st-century :
- Money dating from the Aulerci Ceno-
mani
- The Roman wall
- The Plantagenet enamel plaque
- The Ascension stained glass window
- The angel musicians
- The handprints of the 24 hours drivers
- The giant hourglass
LE MANS
IN HALF A DAY
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From
€17PER PERSON.
The price includes (based on a group of 30
people)
Allow : 3 hours.
The service described with afternoon tea and local
aperitif
It does not include :
• Transport
• Lunch or dinner
In all these proposals, the price is set for
1 person, based on a group of 30 people.
These prices include the services des-
cribed in each circuit but they do not in-
clude transport; neither lunch or dinner.
Empreintes des pilotes, quartier Saint-Nicolas
Chapelle des anges musiciens, cathédrale Saint-Julien
Vitrail de l’Ascension, cathédrale Saint-Julien
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THINGS TO DO IN LE MANS, IN A DAY
THE HIDDEN FACE
OF LE MANS
From
€45PER PERSON.
We can also include hotel accommodation,
bed and breakfast, half-board or full-board
accommodation.
The price includes(for up to 30 people)
The services described
It does not include:
• Transport
• Personal expenses
• Supplement for Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Please ask for details
Distance covered: approximately 15km
As you wander around the picturesque
streets, you are sure to be captivated
by the sense of hidden wonders. This
magical mystery tour is full of interesting
anecdotes and will take you to the very
heart of the town.
• MORNING
10:00: The hidden face of Le Mans
Approximately 2hours
12:15 : 3 course lunch with wine
and coffee
• AFTERNOON
14:30 : The secrets of our sporting,
cultural and industrial heritage
Approximately 2hours
Tour the world-famous racing track and
see the cars that have made Le Mans so
famous in the 24 hours museum. The
museum traces a hundred years of motor
racing and displays some of the most
superb examples of car manufacturing
and technology.
Option 1 From
€45.50PER PERSON.
Option 2 From
€48.50PER PERSON.
We can also include hotel accommodation,
bed and breakfast, half-board or full-board
accommodation.
The price includes (for up to 30 people)
The services described
It does not include:
• Transport
• Personal expenses
• Supplement for Sundays and Bank Holidays. Please
ask for details
Distance covered: approximately 15km
• MORNING
10:00 : Visit the historic quarter
Allow 2hours
12:30 : 3 course lunch with wine
and coffee
• AFTERNOON
14:30 : Guided tour of the 24 hours
circuit (option 1)
14:30 : Tour of the 24 Hours
museum (option 2)
Allow 2hours
or
LE MANS : THE
RACE
Visit one of the town’s museums where
the atmosphere along the banks of
the Sarthe is portrayed precisely and
sensitively. See the old tannery district,
learn how the tunnel was built and see
how the riverbanks have changed.
From (without tea)
€44PER PERSON.
From (with tea)
€52PER PERSON.
We can also include hotel accommodation,
bed and breakfast, half-board or full-board
accommodation.
The price includes (for up to 30 people)
The services described
It does not include:
• Transport
• Personal expenses
• Supplement for Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Please ask for details
Distance covered: approximately 0km
• MORNING
10:00 : Visit the musée de la Reine
Bérengère (Queen Berengaria
museum)
Approximately 1.5 hours
12:30 : 3 course lunch with wine
and coffee
• AFTERNOON
14:00 : walk along the river Sarthe
Approximately 2.15 hours
16h30 : afternoon tea (optional)
“ON THE
RIVERBANK”
Not to mention...
“The story of a family”: the Bollée family
set up business in Le Mans in the 19th
century and were at the origin of the
town’s inextricable link with motoring.
Presentation + meal and visit.
Not to mention...
The charms of a private evening tour
of a museum, plus dinner or son et
lumière show in summer OR Tourist
train ride around a riverside district,
plus visit, plus meal.
OR IN A DAY
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Not to mention...
Coach tour: “how the town has
evolved” OR Indoor presentation:
“Le Mans during the Belle Epoque” +
meal and visit.
Quartier des Tanneries, Musée de la Reine Bérengère
10. THINGS TO DO IN LE MANS, IN A DAY
SPECIAL OFFER
DAY OUT(FROM JUNE
TO SEPTEMBER)
This is no stressful commute! Our Little
Train is always on time. You can even
have the train to yourselves. Just ask for
details. Guided tour of the picturesque
winding streets of the historic quarter
and several views of the town centre.
Stop at the tourist office for refreshments
or souvenirs. After the meal in the historic
part of town, continue the tour as you see
fit.
From
€31.50PER PERSON.
(€7 supplement at other times of the year)
We can also include hotel accommodation,
half-board or full-board accommodation.
The price includes (for up to 30 people)
The services described
It does not include:
• Transport and personal expenses
• Supplement for Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Please ask for details
Distance covered: approximately 5km
• MORNING
10:00 : Tour of the town on board the
Little Train
Allow approximately 45 minutes
11:00 : Aperitif with the famous
rillettes du Mans (potted pork)
12:15 : Lunch at the Maison des
Compagnons du Devoir (during the
week)
• AFTERNOON
14:15 : Choice of guided tour (see p 5)
Allow 2 hours
From
€44.50PER PERSON.
We can also include hotel accommodation,
bed and breakfast, half-board or full-board
accommodation.
The price includes (for up to 30 people)
The services described
It does not include
• Transport
• Personal expenses
• Supplement for Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Please ask for details
Distance covered: approximately 25km
• MORNING
10:00 : Visit of old foundries
Allow approximately 2 hours
12:30 : 3 course lunch with wine
and coffee
• AFTERNOON
14:30 : Guided tours of gardens
Allow approximately 1.5 hours
AROUND LE MANS
Asitethatdemonstratesthemetallurgical
industry that was typical of the provinces
of Maine and Perche. From French-style
gardens to country parks, there is a great
variety of landscapes and plant species
to be discovered in and around the town.
Option 1
Find out all about Le Mans, from bygone
times to the present day.
Both Options from
€82.00PER PERSON.
We can also include hotel accommodation, half-
board or full-board accommodation.
The price includes (for up to 50 people)
The services described
It does not include:
• Transport and personal expenses
• Supplement for Sundays and Bank Holidays. Please
ask for details
Distance covered: approximately 0km
• MORNING
10:00 : Visit the town in your coach
Allow approximately 2 hours
12:15 : Lunch at the Maison des
Compagnons du Devoir (during the
week)
• AFTERNOON
14:30 : Show at the Patis music hall
Allow approximately 2 hours
IN THE LIMELIGHT
Not to mention...
In-coach commentary on :
Industrial art and beautiful houses in
Sarthe.
Option 2 (From December to March)
As you wander around the picturesque
streets, you are sure to be captivated by
the sense of mystery of the old city.
• MORNING
11:00 : Tour in a little train
Allow approximately 45 minutes
12:15 : 3 course lunch with wine and
coffee
• AFTERNOON
14:30 : Show by La Flambée
Allow approximately 2.5 hours
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Fonderies d’Antoigné
Château de Ballon
Palais des Comtes du Maine
Cabaret Le Pâtis
Rillettes du Mans
11. A TRIP TO LE MANS
EXAMPLE OF A
TRIP TO LE MANS
2 DAYS - 1 NIGHT
From
€171.50PER PERSON.
We can also include a 2- star hotel
accommodation, half-board or full-board
accommodation.
The price includes (for a group of 25 people).
The service described
It does not include:
• Transport and personal expenses
• Supplement for Sundays and Bank Holidays. Please
ask for details
Distance covered: approximately 80 km
LE MANS
WHY NOT MAKE A
HOLIDAY OF IT !
Day 1
- Bed and breakfast
Day 2
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• MORNING
10:00 : Guided tour of the
historical quarters
Allow : 2 hours
12:00 : Lunch (3 courses plus wine
and coffee)
• AFTERNOON
14:15 : Visit of old fondries «Les
Fonderies d’Antoigné»
Allow : 1.5 hours
16:30 : Tour of the 24 hours circuit
Allow : 2 hours
19:30 : Dinner (3 courses plus wine
and coffee)
Allow : 2 hours
• MORNING
10:00 : Guided tour of the Abbaye
de L’Epau
Allow : 2 hours
12:00 : Lunch (3 courses plus wine
and coffee)
• AFTERNOON
14:00 : Guided tour of the Carré
Plantagenêt - Archaeological
museum
Aloow : 1.5 hours
16:15 : Museum of Bahier rillettes
(potted pork) plus tasting
Allow : 2 hours
Abbaye de l’Epau
Cité Plantagenêt
Carré Plantagenêt
Cathédrale Saint-Julien
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- Day 1 PARIS /LE MANS
- Day 2 MONT SAINT-MICHEL or
CANCALE & SAINT-MALO or GIVERNY,
MONET’S GARDENS
- Day 3 CHATEAUX DE LA LOIRE / PARIS
3 DAYS TRIP BEYOND SARTHE
DAY 2 : MONT SAINT-MICHEL
Departure at 8.30am and transfer to
Mont St Michel. Arrival late morning.
Lunch at Mère Poulard, a famous old
restaurant whose traditional recipes
helped build the island’s reputation.
Example of menu : Mère Poulard
soufflé omelette or chicken casserole or
fish casserole with mussels, chocolate
fondant or sorbet or cheesecake with
berries, glass of wine or cider and coffee.
Afternoon : guided tour (in French,
English, German, Italian, Spanish,
Russian or Japanese) of the village and
the abbey. Allow 2 hours. Free time for
shopping and return to Le Mans.
Return to Le Mans at 8.30pm.
or DAY 2 : CLAUDE MONET AND HIS
WORK IN GIVERNY (EURE)
Departure at 9am and transfer to Gi-
verny. Arrival late morning. Lunch
in a typical French restaurant Les
Nymphéas in Giverny (or similar)
Example of menu : Smoked salmon
with cream, Normandy-style Chicken
sautée, Apple tart, 1/4 litre wine,
mineral water and coffee.
The afternoon will be spent visiting
the famous gardens and the house (in
small groups). Allow : 1.5 hours (French,
English, German)
Return to Le Mans around 7pm for din-
ner.
DAY 1 : PARIS / LE MANS
Welcome in Paris or at Charles de Gaulle
airport in the morning and transfer to Le
Mans. Drop off at hotel in Le Mans. Car
with driver available until 8pm.
FOR SMALL
GROUPS
12 Saint-MaloCancale
Giverny
Cité Plantagenêt, Le Mans
Le Mont Saint-Michel
TRIP
FROM LE MANS
13. or DAY 2 : CANCALE / SAINT-MALO
(ILLE ET VILAINE)
Departure at 8.30am and transfer to
Cancale. Visit an oyster farm with tas-
ting (2 oysters plus glass of white wine).
Lunch in a French restaurant, Chez
Victor in Cancale (or similar).
Example of menu: Fish soup, Cod fillet
with rice and vegetables, dessert, 1/4
litre of wine, mineral water and coffee.
Transfer to Saint-Malo. Walking tour of
the town ( Allow : 1.5 hours).
Return to Le Mans around 8pm.
DAY 3 : CHATEAUX DE LA LOIRE /
RETURN TO PARIS
Departure at 8.30am and transfer to
Chisseaux. Board at 11am for a cruise
in a flat-bottomed boat which will take
you beneath the arches of the Château
de Chenonceau. Allow : 50 minutes
Continue towards Montlouis sur Loire
and visit a wine cellar for a tasting
session.
Lunch (1pm) in a restaurant in Montlouis
sur Loire (La Cave or similar)
Example of menu: starter of the day, fish
or meat main course, cheese or desert
(with fresh ingredients from the market),
1/4 litre of wine and coffee.
Guided tour of the château de
Chambord. (Allow 1.5 hours).
Return transfer to Paris. Arrival in Paris
scheduled for 9pm.
From
€475.00PER PERSON.
The price includes (for a small group of 8-16 people).
- Transport and the provision of three days of a driver and vehicle Master 16 seats,
- All tours mentioned in the program,
- All lunches (restaurants are carefully chosen to discover the quality of French catering).
- Two nights in 4 star hotels (double room)
For smaller groups, please ask for a quote.
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Château de Chambord