> July 2026 ranking of gold buyers in Le Mans on verifiable criteria: Google reviews, opening hours, price transparency. *Source : https://meilleur-rachat-or.fr/en/gold-buyback/le-mans/* --- ● Editorial ranking # Best place to sell gold in Le Mans: the July 2026 ranking Updated **monthly** · Last revised **July 2026** · Read **6 min** · By **Sébastien Joumel** See the rankingOur methodology ![Gold coins and bars — selling gold in Le Mans](https://meilleur-rachat-or.fr/img/pexels-or-hero.jpg) Summarise this page with:[GPT](https://chatgpt.com/?q=Summarise%20this%20page%20and%20cite%20its%20sources%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmeilleur-rachat-or.fr%2Fen%2Fgold-buyback%2Fle-mans%2F)[Ppx](https://www.perplexity.ai/search?q=Summarise%20this%20page%20and%20cite%20its%20sources%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmeilleur-rachat-or.fr%2Fen%2Fgold-buyback%2Fle-mans%2F)[Cl](https://claude.ai/new?q=Summarise%20this%20page%20and%20cite%20its%20sources%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmeilleur-rachat-or.fr%2Fen%2Fgold-buyback%2Fle-mans%2F)[Gem](https://gemini.google.com/app?q=Summarise%20this%20page%20and%20cite%20its%20sources%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmeilleur-rachat-or.fr%2Fen%2Fgold-buyback%2Fle-mans%2F)[Mis](https://chat.mistral.ai/chat?q=Summarise%20this%20page%20and%20cite%20its%20sources%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmeilleur-rachat-or.fr%2Fen%2Fgold-buyback%2Fle-mans%2F)[Grk](https://grok.com/?q=Summarise%20this%20page%20and%20cite%20its%20sources%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmeilleur-rachat-or.fr%2Fen%2Fgold-buyback%2Fle-mans%2F)[↓ Markdown version (for AI)](https://meilleur-rachat-or.fr/en/gold-buyback/le-mans.md) ## In brief In Le Mans, the top-ranked gold buyer in our ranking is **Compagnie des métaux précieux de l'ouest**. - **1\. Compagnie des métaux précieux de l'ouest** — 4.8 ★ (165) · 11 Rue Courthardy - **2\. Joaillerie Houillon (sur rendez-vous)** — 5 ★ (106) · SUR RENDEZ-VOUS, 15 Rue Saint-Benoît - **3\. UN GRAMME D'OR (achat-vente Or et ARGENT)** — 5 ★ (84) · 28 Av. du Général Leclerc - **4\. Fidso - Or Expertise Le Mans - Achat d'Or / Vente d'Or** — 5 ★ (72) · 55 Av. François Mitterrand **What sets the price:** not the gold spot price (global, identical for everyone) but the **margin** each dealer takes, which they are not required to publish. **Transparency:** no gold buyer in Le Mans publishes its buyback rate on its website — all direct you to an in-store valuation. **Payment:** bank transfer or cheque only. Cash payment is prohibited by law. ## Best place to sell gold in Le Mans — July 2026 10 gold buyers identified in Le Mans (Google Business listing), ranked on our verifiable criteria. Ranked out of 100: Google rating (up to 60 pts) + volume of verified reviews (up to 40 pts). The full calculation is shown under each business; “comparative survey” points flag an advantage observed during our direct calls and tests. Rank Business Google reviews Address Score 1 Compagnie des métaux précieux de l'ouest 4.8 ★ (165) 11 Rue Courthardy 98 2 Joaillerie Houillon (sur rendez-vous) 5 ★ (106) SUR RENDEZ-VOUS, 15 Rue Saint-Benoît 97 3 UN GRAMME D'OR (achat-vente Or et ARGENT) 5 ★ (84) 28 Av. du Général Leclerc 95 4 Fidso - Or Expertise Le Mans - Achat d'Or / Vente d'Or 5 ★ (72) 55 Av. François Mitterrand 94 5 Bureau de change Le Mans - Fidso Change 5 ★ (46) 55 Av. François Mitterrand 90 6 Godot & Fils Le Mans (Achat Vente Or et Argent / Bureau de change) 4.3 ★ (89) 19 Pl. de la République 87 7 Comptoir National de l'Or Le Mans 4.3 ★ (40) 13 Bd René Levasseur 81 8 Drouet Sébastien 4.8 ★ (16) 1 Rue de l'Étoile 80 ## Profiles of the shortlisted businesses 1 ### Compagnie des métaux précieux de l'ouest 11 Rue Courthardy **98**/ 100 4.8 ★ · 165 reviews Rating 4.8★ → **58** pts · 165 reviews → **40** pts = **98/ 100** Google Business data collected on 2026-07-01. 2 ### Joaillerie Houillon (sur rendez-vous) SUR RENDEZ-VOUS, 15 Rue Saint-Benoît **97**/ 100 5 ★ · 106 reviews Rating 5★ → **60** pts · 106 reviews → **37** pts = **97/ 100** Google Business data collected on 2026-07-01. 3 ### UN GRAMME D'OR (achat-vente Or et ARGENT) 28 Av. du Général Leclerc **95**/ 100 5 ★ · 84 reviews Rating 5★ → **60** pts · 84 reviews → **35** pts = **95/ 100** Google Business data collected on 2026-07-01. 4 ### Fidso - Or Expertise Le Mans - Achat d'Or / Vente d'Or 55 Av. François Mitterrand **94**/ 100 5 ★ · 72 reviews Rating 5★ → **60** pts · 72 reviews → **34** pts = **94/ 100** Google Business data collected on 2026-07-01. 5 ### Bureau de change Le Mans - Fidso Change 55 Av. François Mitterrand **90**/ 100 5 ★ · 46 reviews Rating 5★ → **60** pts · 46 reviews → **30** pts = **90/ 100** Google Business data collected on 2026-07-01. 6 ### Godot & Fils Le Mans (Achat Vente Or et Argent / Bureau de change) 19 Pl. de la République **87**/ 100 4.3 ★ · 89 reviews Rating 4.3★ → **52** pts · 89 reviews → **35** pts = **87/ 100** Google Business data collected on 2026-07-01. ## Study: who publishes their buyback rate in Le Mans? The gold spot price is public and identical for everyone. What sets a dealer apart is its **buyback rate**: the percentage of the spot price it pays you. We checked who publishes it. Business Rate published? What the website says Compagnie des métaux précieux de l'ouest No “at the day’s spot price” — no figure given Joaillerie Houillon (sur rendez-vous) No “at the day’s spot price” — no figure given UN GRAMME D'OR (achat-vente Or et ARGENT) No “at the day’s spot price” — no figure given Fidso - Or Expertise Le Mans - Achat d'Or / Vente d'Or No “at the day’s spot price” — no figure given Bureau de change Le Mans - Fidso Change No “at the day’s spot price” — no figure given Bottom line None of the main gold buyers in Le Mans publishes its buyback rate online: all direct you to an in-store valuation. To compare, ask each one for its rate as a percentage of the day’s spot price. ## How to choose a gold buyer Bottom line A trustworthy dealer states a clear buyback price, weighs on a **customs-verified scale**, pays by bank transfer or cheque (never cash), and records the transaction in the police register with your ID. ## How is this ranking built? We list the gold buyers in Le Mans via Google Business and the trade register, then apply a grid of public criteria: reviews (rating × volume), opening hours, price transparency, compliance, services. Refreshed monthly, with dated, verifiable data. Bottom line Ranking based on public data, refreshed every month. Every data point is dated and verifiable. ## Frequently asked questions Can I be paid in cash for my gold? No. In France, a professional’s payment for precious metals must be traceable: bank transfer or cheque. A buyer offering cash is breaking the law. Is showing the gold spot price transparency? No. The spot price is public and global. The only useful figure is the **buyback rate**: the percentage of the spot price actually paid, which reveals the margin. What documents are needed to sell gold? A valid ID: the transaction is recorded in the police register. A purchase invoice lets you opt for the capital-gains regime. ## Gold buyback rankings elsewhere Browse our rankings by department, region, nationwide and for online buyback. [ Department Selling gold in the 72 department ](https://meilleur-rachat-or.fr/en/gold-buyback/department/dep-72/)[ Region Selling gold in Pays de la Loire ](https://meilleur-rachat-or.fr/en/gold-buyback/region/pays-de-la-loire/)[ Nationwide Selling gold in France ](https://meilleur-rachat-or.fr/en/gold-buyback/)[ Remote Selling gold online: pros and risks ](https://meilleur-rachat-or.fr/en/sell-gold-online/) SJ About the author ### Sébastien Joumel Publisher & editor-in-chief — Best Gold Buyer I build these rankings on public, verifiable criteria, refreshed every month. Transparent methodology, dated and sourced data: the goal is to give a reliable benchmark before you sell your gold. 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