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.

 

 

Chateau House Party

We have been working with the Chateau de la Motte Henry for many years and we can recommend the venue, service and welcome without hesitation. The chateau is a superb chance to gather guests or friends for a unique chateau experience.

The price includes the following:

  • Use of the Chateau & Grounds
  • Sumptuous Breakfast
  • Premium Guest Room
  • Welcome Baskets in each room

Chateau de la Motte Henry

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 a total of 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.

Circuit Transfers

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

 

Travel

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.

 

 

• Quality hospitality & accommodation

• Private jets

• Bespoke marquees & catering

• Specialist consultancy work