Le Mans 24 Heures Classic, July 10-11, 2010
The Le Mans Classic is held every two years; 2010 will see the 5th Le Mans Classic continue its' rapid ascendancy to being one of the great historic motor racing events. It will put together the cars which wrote the 24 Hours history book between 1923 and 1979 - In total, it is expected there will be more than 350 participants.

The cars will be divided into six grids, each representing a different era. They will follow each other on the track, hour after hour, for 24 hours. The start of the race will take the form of a traditional Le Mans start. In keeping with tradition, the start will be on Saturday at 16:00 with the finish 24 hours later.

In addition to an exhibition of an array of wonderful cars, this international historic car meeting will also feature a parade of European Clubs on the long circuit and an auction of collectors' cars and automobilia.

 

All our hotels have been chosen to be within walking distance of the superb 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. Tramway Map

As in previous years, we are delighted to work with Car Clubs and offer specific rates for groups attached to clubs participating at Le Mans. Please call for details.

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

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.

Campanile Hotel, Le Mans Centre

The Campanile Le Mans Centre 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.

Campanile Hotel, Arnage

The Campanile Arnage is a two star hotel just five minutes drive south of the circuit or 3km by foot. The restaurant has a terrace and offers good value traditional French cuisine and bar service.  There is ample parking and the hotel is wonderfully located on the lake front.

There are 50 guest rooms with en-suite facilities, satellite television and tea & coffee making facilities and complimentary WIFI access in all rooms.

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.

B&B Hotel, Le Mans St Saturnin

This practical, comfortable hotel is located in north Le Mans in an area known as St Saturnin, approximately 15 minutes by car from from the circuit.

All rooms are en-suite and air-conditioned and there is parking. There are a large selection of eating establishments and supermarkets close to the hotel.

F1 Hotel, Le Mans Nord

The F1 Hotel is part of a large chain of hotels in France that offer extremely affordable, practical and clean accommodation. Each room is identical with one large bed and one single bunk bed above. The rooms only have a basin; private toilet and shower facilities are avaiable on each corridor. The hotel is located within a complex of hotels and restaurants and is approximately a 10-15 minute drive to the circuit perimeter.

Etap Hotel, Le Mans Centre

A comfortable hotel which opened in June 2004 and adjoins the 4 star Mercure Centre.

It is 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 approximately 300 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.

CLASSIC CHATEAU EXPERIENCE

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
  • Breakfast
  • Map of Northern France
  • Hotel brochure & full joining instructions

Tours from London and Paris by rail are also available using the following hotels: Green 7, Etap Le Mans, Premiere Classe Ouest and Campanile Centre - please ask reservations

 

Short Channel Crossings: P&O Ferries & Eurotunnel Upgrade
Prices, per person, Twin or Double

P&O Ferries: Dover-Calais or Hull-Zeebrugge

 Eurotunnel Upgrade : Folkestone - Calais
Hotel
Town

Tour A

ss
Tour B
ss
Tour A
ss
Tour B
ss
--
--
4 nts
-
3 nts
-
4 nts
-
3 nts

-
Meslay
485
465
425
399
+£18
465
+£18
399
Hotel Green 7
Circuit
405
245
320
179
+£18
245
+£18
179
Hotel Etap Centre
Le Mans
365
OR
309
OR
+£18
OR
+£18
OR
Campanile Arnage
Arnage
355
265
295
199
+£18
265
+£18
199
Campanile Centre
Le Mans
345
255
265
190
+£18
255
+£18
190
Hotel B&B St Saturnin
Le Mans
259
195
229
169
+£18
195
+£18
170
Hotel B&B Arnage
Arnage
259
OR
215
OR
+£18
OR
+£18
OR
Premiere Classe
Le Mans
269
209
195
155
+£18
209
+£18
155
Hotel F1 St Saturnin
Le Mans
199
129
165
95
+£18
129
+£18
95

For the Eurotunnel package price, add the upgrade price (£18) to the P&O Ferries price.



Long Channel Crossings: Brittany Ferries & Accommodation Only

Prices, per person, Twin or Double

Portsmouth - Cherbourg or Caen & Poole - Cherbourg

 Accommodation Only
Hotel
Town

Tour A

ss
Tour B
ss
 Tour C ss Tour D ss
--
--
4 nts
-
3 nts
-
4 nts
-
3 nts

-
Meslay
529
465
469
399
459
465
405
399
Hotel Green 7
Circuit
459
245
395
179

-
-
-
-
Hotel Etap Centre
Le Mans
415
OR
359
OR

-
-
-
-
Campanile Arnage
Arnage
409
265
345
199
-
-
-
-
Campanile Centre
Le Mans
395
255
320
190
-
-
-
-
Hotel B&B Arnage
Arnage
319
OR
279
OR
-
-
-
-
Hotel B&B St Saturnin
Le Mans
319
195
279
170
229
-
199
-
Premiere Classe
Le Mans
319
209
265
155
-
-
-
-
Hotel F1 St Saturnin
Le Mans
270
129
229
95
179
-
135
-

 

ss = single supplement - please add the single supplement (ss) to the twin / double occupancy price. OR = On Request

  • Tour A & B: P&O Ferries via Dover-Calais, under 5 days
  • Tour C & D: Eurotunnel via Folkestone-Calais, under 5 days
  • Tour E & F: Brittany Ferries via Portsmouth-Caen or Cherbourg; under 5 days
  • Tour E & F: Brittany Ferries via Poole-Cherbourg, under 5 days

Occupancy supplements for self-drive

  • 3 in car from Dover add £9 per person
  • 3 in car from Folkestone add £11 per person
  • 2 in car from Dover add £22 per person
  • 2 in car from Folkestone add £29 per person
  • 3 in car from Portsmouth or Poole add £15 per person
  • 2 in car from Portsmouth or Poole add £39 per person
  • Hull - Zeebrugge - Hull add £19 per car

  • Brittany Ferries High Car Supplement (over 1.83m high) £17
  • Brittany Ferries Fastcraft: £15 per leg, per vehicle

Conventional Ferry Schedules & Fastcraft Services - Brittany Ferries

  • Portsmouth-Caen: 0815-1500 / 1445-2130 / 2245-0645 / Thu & Fri. 0700-1130 Fri
  • Portsmouth-Cherbourg: 0730-1130 Thurs / 1530-1930
  • Poole-Cherbourg: 0715-1030
  • Caen- Portsmouth: 0830-1315 / 1630-2115 / 2300-0630
  • Cherbourg-Portsmouth: 1215-1415 / 1945-2145
  • Cherbourg-Poole: 1115-1230

P&O Ferries & Eurotunnel offer a wide choice of departure times throughout the day and night.

Ferry Accommodation

For Brittany Ferries, it is mandatory to purchase cabins (if available) for overnight crossings: 

  • 4 Berth cabin - Price guide, £95 each way, cost dependent on choice & availability
  • 2 Berth cabin - Price guide, £70 each way, cost dependent on choice & availability

For P&O Ferries, the following is available on the Dover-Calais-Dover crossing: 

  • P&O Priority Boarding & Disembarkation, £14 per car, each way
  • P&O Reserved Club Chair, £12 per person, each way

Similarly, for Eurotunnel, Flexiplus (Club Class) travel is available at £59 each way. FlexiPlus fares are perfect for travellers requiring convenience and flexibility - turn up early or late; you can travel on the next available shuttle.  If you wish to amend your booking you can do so at no extra cost. As a FlexiPlus customer you have use of exclusive Check-in booths and you will be offered the next available departure.

Camping

Camping during the Le Mans Classic is becoming an increasingly popular option. It is not on the scale of the 24 Heures but a couple of campsites such as Maison Blanche will be operating. It is the inexpensive and entertaining way to pass a Le Mans motor sport weekend. The Maison Blanche campsite is next to the circuit and has shower and toilet facilities. Prices include:

  • Channel crossing of your choice
  • Any standard size car with driver and passenger(s)
  • Camping pitch 7x5m
  • Map of Northern France
  • Full joining instructions
 
Price, per person Ex Dover-Calais Ex Folkestone-Calais Ex Portsmouth-Caen
Campsite
Location
4 Pax

3 Pax

2 Pax
4 Pax 3 Pax 2 Pax
4 Pax
3 Pax
2 Pax
Maison Blanche
Circuit
68
85
129
79
99
149
99
135
199
Karting Nord
Circuit
58
77
116
65
87
131
93
124
186

 

Ticket Prices

Weekend General Entrance Ticket: £56 per person - now only available at circuit

Grandstand Supplement for Access to Grandstands: £29 (2 x 16 Sommer & 1 x 21 Tavano available)

Weekend Paddock Access Pass £39 per person (1 ticket available)

 

Track Laps & Classic Parking

For 2010, we will be offering the opportunity to drive your own classic car over 2 laps of the legendary 13km 24 Heures circuit on Saturday, July 10. This is subject to availability and vehicle acceptance. Submissions Have Now Ended

We can also offer car parking inside the circuit for both classic and modern cars. The price will be approximately £29 per car.

Please use the enclosed pdf regarding permitted cars for infield classic car parking & track laps. Please note that both infield car parking and track laps are strictly limited by the number of places and the acceptance of the vehicle by the Clerk of the Course.

Alternatively, parking will be on one of the circuit car parks on the circuit perimetre: Rouge & Bleu, £24 per vehicle and VIP Expo £35 per vehicle.

Classic Hospitality

Hospitality is a perfect complement to any 24 hour event - a place to enjoy with like-minded individuals whilst enjoying a luncheon, an open bar and a place to rest from the sun and the crowds.

We can offer a privileged environment in the heart of the action which includes:

  • General admission
  • Paddock access (dress code required)
  • Privilege Grandstand
  • Private car parking + circuit shuttle from car park
  • Access to the VIP Club
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Saturday Dinner
  • Open Bar
  • Souvenir Programme
  • Hostesses

Saturday: £569 per person (includes Saturday dinner)

Sunday: £485 per person

Saturday & Sunday: £785 per person

Supplementary options available:

  • Visit of the circuit by Military Jeep and Helicopter: £249 per person

Le Village Restaurant

This superb new air conditioned facility opened in 2008 and is located in the heart of the Village at the edge of the circuit. The facility offer two options; a panoramic restaurant from where you can dine (4 courses + coffee) and watch the racing and a more informal restaurant (2 courses) with no view of the circuit. The prices for lunch or dinner include access to the viewing terrace but do not include any drinks.

The facility also offers a stunning open air terrace where you can look down on the circuit and view the cars thundering past below you. There is also a bar in this area; champagne, sun and racing create a wonderful mix.

The facilities can be pre-booked from the Wednesday through Sunday for both lunch and dinner. We are also able to pre-book space for larger groups to create formal, corporate entertainment.

4 Course Lunch or Dinner, View of the Circuit & Access to the Terrace: £119 per person

This package is only available with a full booking.

Le Mans Restaurants

Before the race on the Friday - or after the race on the Sunday night - good dining can be very difficult to find. If you are looking for an elegant way to finish your Le Mans experience, look no further than our Auberge, which is ideally located in Arnage, close to our hotels and the circuit.

Since 1962, the family Souffront have been serving superb gourmet cuisine from their restaurant which offers a beautiful parkland view. The Auberge is one of the oldest restaurants around Le Mans.

The gourmet menu consists of two starters, a main course, cheese plate and dessert. For each course, there is a choice of two or three dishes.

The group price of £49 per person is exclusive of wine.

 

  

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• Specialist consultancy work

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