Le Mans

Built from the 11^thto the 15^th centuries. The church has a 12^th-century nave with five bays. The 11^th-century side-aisles have ten bays. The transepts date to the 14^th and 15^thcenturies. The 13th-century chancel is surrounded by an ambulatory with 13 radiating chapels. Outside, the chevet (13^th century) is remarkable and its flying-buttresses have an almost aerial gracefulness

Chevet

THE WALL PAINTINGS

Chapel of the Virgin: 14^th-century mural paintings restored in the 20^th century: Musician Angels

Ange jouant de la harpe - Angel playing the harp - Ange jouant du luth - Angel playing the lute

In the Middle Ages strings were made from twisted animal gut (usually from sheep) - - In paintings and other art works the lute is often associated with angels