St Julien Cathedral, Le Mans

The Cathedral of St Julien in Le Mans was built between the 11th and 15th centuries and has both Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements. The town is located in north-western France and was the birthplace of King Henry II of England, the first of the Plantagenet kings.

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Loire, Pays de la; Le Mans

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