Public buses are available, and a tramway is in operation. It runs from the university on the west of the town, through the centre and then out east, where it splits in two. The "Antares" terminus is at the Le Mans 24 hour circuit. Anyway, for tourists, major "getting around" is from/to the station from/to town center, which involves either a long 30 min walk, a short taxi ride or a 5 min bus ride.
Getting to the circuit is a bit longer 20 min by taxi, or 30 min by public bus. Walking to the circuit from the town is not really convenient exept when there is too many cars and roadblocks.
The modern city centre is the Place de la Republique, whereas the old heart of the city is behind the Place des Jacobins. Various shops including the Centre Jacobins shopping center, bars and restaurants dot the 20 min walk between the two areas.
