This city, known as the “Cité Plantagenêt”, has a history, heritage, and economy which are deeply rooted in Europe: Le Mans has the most well preserved Roman walls in Europe; it was a significant city for the Plantagenet family, an English Royal Dynasty; it is where the largest Christian monastic order, the Benedictines monks, was founded; it is one of the oldest twinned cities in Europe (with Paderborn in Germany); it is where the 24 Heures du Mans takes place and where the Wright brothers, pioneers of aviation, carried out important test flights.