Last Room Remaining - 4 star Mercure Centre - offers now being taken / 08/07/08

All our hotels have been chosen to be within walking distance of the new Le Mans tramway system or to be within walking distance of the circuit entrance. The tramway takes you to Antares, where you would alight for the circuit. The main Universite - Antares section is scheduled to open on 17 November 2007; 6 months later will see the opening of the Saint-Martin-de-Pontlieue - l'Espal section. Tramway Map

The Classic Weekend

The Classic takes place every other year and is a superb throw back to one of the most legendary races in the world. It is the biggest European assembly of historic cars. Historic cars have universal appeal and there's no finer sight than a full grid of cars and drivers lining up, ears of corn style, to be first off on the formation lap.

396 cars whose common feature is to have taken part in the Le Mans 24 Hours between 1923 and 1979, will be divided into 6 grids according to their period. In keeping with tradition, the start will be at 16:00 on Saturday afternoon and the chequered flag will be hung out at 16:00 on Sunday.

The entry list is mouth watering: an Aston Martin LM 1931, a Ferrari 250 GT Bedinetta 1960, Ford GT 40's from the mid 1960's and the infamous Porsche 917 from the early 1970's.

HOTELS

Mercure Le Mans Centre

The 4 star Mercure Le Mans Centre is a 19th century building turned into a hotel in 2006 and is wonderfully located in the city centre, only 500 metres from the old city, known as the Citee Plantagenet and approximately 5 km from the circuit.

The hotel features 68 air-conditioned rooms; all rooms have television and WiFi wireless internet, a bar, 2 meeting rooms and a private car park. The Mercure Le Mans is a wonderful mix of tradition and modern comfort and is one of the very few full service hotels in Le Mans.

Hotel Green, Le Mans Circuit

The Hotel Green 7 Le Mans is one of the closest hotels to the circuit, approximately 1.5km by foot. The Hunaudieres straight stretches away in front of you.

This welcoming two star hotel is located within a wooded corner and offers superb access to both the circuit and centre of town. There are 70 en-suite rooms with sateillite television and the hotel offers a bar, garden terrace, restaurant and private covered and uncovered car parking.

Hotel Ibis Centre

The Ibis Le Mans Centre hotel is located in the city centre, close to the Sarthe river, the railway station, the Place des Jacobins and the Convention Centre. The Sarthe circuit is just 15 minutes away.

The hotel has 85 rooms with WiFi Internet access and satellite TV, including 3 with facilities for guests with limited mobility. Also available are an air-conditioned restaurant, bar, 24 hour snacks, terrace and limited unreserved parking (15 places & payable)

Etap Hotel, Le Mans Centre

A comfortable hotel which opened in June 2004.

Superbly located in the centre of Le Mans for restaurants, bars, shopping and the tramway with access to the circuit. All rooms are en-suite and air-conditioned and there is parking within the hotel.

As an Etap city centre hotel, the facilities are superior to a standard Etap hotel.

Hotel Premiere Classe Ouest, Le Mans Universite

The Premiere Classe Universite opened in August 2005. It has 69 rooms and is very well located in north-west Le Mans, being only 6 km from the circuit and 3 km from the centre of the town. The nearest tramway stop is scheduled to be approximately 400 metres from the hotel. This will take you into Antares at the circuit and into the centre of town.

Each comfortable room is air conditioned with satellite television and en-suite bathroom. Breakfast is included and the hotel offers excellent car parking for residents. Guests using this hotel must check-in prior to 21:00.

B&B Hotel, Arnage / Circuit

This practical, comfortable hotel is located within Arnage, which is the nearest village to the circuit - approximately 3 km by foot or bike. Arnage is where many of the teams stay. Save yourself a considerable daily drive and stay in the heart of the action!

All rooms are en-suite and air-conditioned and there is parking. There are a selection of eating establishments close to the hotel. The B&B overlooks the wonderfully inviting Arnage lake.

Campanile Hotel, Le Mans Est

The Campanile Le Mans Est is a welcoming, comfortable two star hotel, wonderfully located for both the town (2km) and the circuit (7km). The hotel has a restaurant, summer terrace and car parking; each guest room has en-suite facilities, satellite television and tea & coffee making facilities. The Campanile is an excellent choice for those who want a comfortable stay with easy access to the centre of Le Mans.

Hotel Kyriad, Le Mans

The Hotel Kyriad is a comfortable, welcoming two star hotel, located to the east of Le Mans centre and well located for both town (2km) and circuit (7km). There are 40 guest rooms that are tastefully decorated and fully equipped with direct-dial telephone and satellite television and the hotel also has a restaurant, summer terrace and ample car parking.

Chateau de la Motte Henry

The Chateau de la Motte Henry is a spectacular neo-Renaissance Castle surrounded by a moat within 29 acres of parkland. The Chateau has six superb guest rooms which have all been recently refurbished.

Each room is decorated in authentic period decor with ensuite, marble bathrooms. The guest rooms are also extraordinarily spacious - some of the largest rooms we have seen. Within the grounds is a lake and a swimming pool within a magnificent walled rose garden. The Chateau is located approximately 40 miles west of Le Mans.

Hotel & Travel Prices: the prices include the following and are based on 4 in a car

• Channel crossing of your choice
• Any standard size car with driver and passenger(s)
• Hotel accommodation with breakfast
• Circuit car parking (except Hotel Green) included (1 per car) when booking accommodation & crossing
• Map of Northern France
• Hotel brochure & full joining instructions