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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.
Quality accommodation is very difficult to find in and around Le Mans and for a town of its' size, it is surprising to find only two 4 star hotels. However, quality chateau accommodation is available if you venture away from the environs of Le Mans into the wonderful countryside of the Mayenne.
One can retreat away from the noise, commotion and heat of the circuit to enjoy a peaceful tranquillity, great comfort, gourmet cuisine and a warm welcome..
Chateau de la Motte Henry is a spectacular neo-Renaissance Castle with beautiful outbuildings nestled in the Western Loire Valley, a region known for its beauty, tranquility and cuisine. The property is an ancient motte surrounded by a moat within 29 acres of parkland, paths and fields with exotic trees such a cedars of Lebanon & American redwood. There is also a private lake for swimming or boating.
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 Pavilion overlooking the lake, offering three smaller but charming guest rooms. The Pavilion offers a swimming pool within a magnificent walled rose garden. The swimming pool is surrounded by Italian baroque fountains and flower gardens.
Guests residing in the Pavilion also have use of the Orangery, a vast and dramatic pool and games house with indoor barbeque overlooking the pool and walled gardens. It also has a television, bathroom with jacuzzi and hydro-massage Tub.
The Chateau is located approximately 40 miles west of Le Mans. Transfers are available by both mini-van or coach or by helicopter. The local town of Meslay-du-Maine also has an excellent 'Course Hippique' with both traditional and chariot racing and there is also a good golf course nearby.
Exclusive catering is also available in the main dining room and conference facilities are also available.
For groups, we can offer Bell 206 helicopters which have 4 seats each for the transfer the Le Mans Airport / Circuit Entrance. The journey time is approximately 25 minutes. Transfers can also be made be executive mini-vans or coach or a mixture of road and air. For a return helicopter flight, the latest departure time will be 2130.
Helicopter transfer: from £249 per person, each way
Ground transfer: from £35 per person each way
For corporate guests or private groups, there are a number of ways to travel to our chateau. We can organise a private flight charter into Tours or Le Mans, a scheduled air service into Tours or first class rail travel directly into Tours or Le Mans.
Please contact reservations should you require a detailed quote.
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