There is nothing quite like this café/library/cultural centre.

Set in a 16th century house, close to the old town of Le Mans , it’s the perfect place to enjoy simple dishes such as salads, home-made soups and sandwiches which are mainly made with organic and Fair Trade ingredients. You are free to take a book and leave one in exchange; sit on the terrace, explore L'Épicerie du Pré , a garden with herbs, fruit trees, edible flowers and heirloom vegetables.