Le Mans Classic, July 01-02, 2023

 

The Le Mans Classic is held every two years; 2023 will see the 11th 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 Hour history book between 1923 and 1979 - in total, it is expected there will be more than 350 participants. 2023 will also be the 100th Centenary of the Le Mans 24 Hours 2023 - there is expected to be a month long celebration beginning at the the Le Mans 24 Hours and finishing at the Le Mans Classic.

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 2023, as in 2022, the paddocks and village will open from Thursday afternoon. The event will revert to a biennial basis in 2023; therefore the next event after 2023 will be July 2025.

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.

Welcome to our Le Mans Classic site - we are the experts in Le Mans, creating tours for over 25 years. For hotels and chateaux, camping, travel, grandstand tickets and hospitality, please call us now.

 

The Le Mans 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 famous Porsche 917 from the early 1970's.

 

Circuit Hotels & Trackside Hotels - Walk to the Circuit

We are the only operator to feature 3 circuit hotels for the Le Mans Classic. The new Hotel H24 and the newly renovated Le Circuit Hotel (ex Hotel Green 7) are a short walk to Tertre Rouge or the main entrance. There are no hotels that are closer. Our third circuit hotel is the superb Hotel Ibis Styles Mulsanne (ex Hotel Kyriad) which is located right on the Mulsanne corner - you can now watch the racing from a superb first floor terrace! Please click on the price panel for further details of hotels.

 

Le Mans Classic Hotels

 

Please click on the price panel for further details of hotels. All our hotels are in Le Mans – some are actually within walking distance of the circuit. We call ourselves "on site" because that is exactly what we deliver - no coach transfers, no long drives, no traffic jams - accommodation where it should be. We offer such wonderfully located hotels such as the Hotel Ibis Styles Mulsanne, Campanile Arnage, Hotel Campanile Le Mans Gare and Premiere Classe Ouest.

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 All our hotels also provide car parking.

 

Tour Package Inclusions & Prices

• Eurotunnel Folkestone - Calais - Folkestone Crossing of Your Choice (under 5 days)
• Any standard size car with driver and passenger(s)
• Hotel accommodation, Thu-Mon (4 nts) or Fri-Mon (3 nts)
• Breakfast
• Hotel brochure & full joining instructions

For crossings by P&O Ferries, Brittany Ferries and DFDS, please look at the "Channel Crossing Supplements" grid below.

All prices do not include entrance, grandstand tickets or paddock access.

Tours from London and Paris by rail are also available using the following hotels: Hotel H24, Le Circuit Hotel (ex Green 7), Campanile Le Mans Gare and Premiere Classe Ouest - please ask reservations.

 

 

Prices are Per Person for a Twin, Double or Triple for the duration stated, travel included		Eurotunnel: Folkestone - Calais - Folkestone (based on 4 passengers in a car)
Hotel	Location	4 Nights	3 Nights
Hotel H24 - Superior Twin	Circuit	£1265	£1059
Hotel H24 - Double	Circuit	£945	£819
Hotel Ibis Styles Mulsanne	Circuit	£935	£740
Hotel Le Circuit - Superior	Circuit	£829	£755
Hotel Le Circuit - Standard	Circuit	£769	£699
Campanile Le Mans Gare	Le Mans	£799	£610
Campanile Arnage	Arnage	£575	£490
Hotel B&B Arnage - Twin	Arnage	£485	£390
Hotel B&B Arnage - Double	Arnage	£429	£339
Hotel B&B Arnage - Triple	Arnage	£375	£295
Hotel B&B Arnage - Quad	Arnage	£295	£235
Premiere Classe	Le Mans	£395	£395
Premiere Classe - Triple	Le Mans	£295	£295
Please Click on the Hotel Name For More Details.

Channel Crossing Supplements

Occupancy Supplements, per person. Simply add to the grid prices above
Route / Number of Passengers Per Car	4	3	2
P&O Ferries: Dover - Calais	£0	£6	£19
Eurotunnel: Folkestone - Calais	£0	£12	£36
DFDS: Newhaven - Dieppe - Newhaven / Off Peak Sailings	£5	£13	£29
DFDS: Newhaven - Dieppe - Newhaven / Peak Sailings	£24	£32	£49
Brittany Ferries: All Crossings	Call Reservations

 

 

Channel Schedules 2023

Brittany Ferry supplement prices subject to fluctuation - call reservations for best options / quotes. Eurotunnel & P&O Ferries offer a wide choice of departure times throughout the day and night.

Brittany Ferries Cabin & Reclining Seat Supplements & Club Class Channel Travel

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

• 4 berth inside cabin - Price guide, £89 each way, cost dependent on choice & availability
• 2 berth inside cabin - Price guide, £69 each way, cost dependent on choice & availability
• Reclining Seat - £6 per seat, each way

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

• P&O Priority Boarding & Disembarkation, £15 per car, each way
• P&O Club Class Lounge, £25 per person, each way

Similarly, for Eurotunnel, Flexiplus (Club Class) travel is available from £90 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. With a crossing time of only 35 minutes, Eurotunnel offers the fastest channel crossing. The service operates round the clock, 365 days a year with up to 3 departures an hour during peak periods.

DFDS Peak Sailings: June 29: 09:00 & 23:00 departures. July 03: 18:00 departure. All other sailings off peak.

 

Le Mans Classic Camping

 

For 2023, we are holding a large allocation of official ACO campsite including Maison Blanche and Camping Bleu Nord. These campsites are very close to the action. If you require your own private VIP camping for a group, please contact reservations.

Camping during the Le Mans Classic is a popular option. It is not on the scale of the 24 Heures and only a limited number of campsites 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.

Packages & prices include:

• Eurotunnel crossing of your choice (under 5 days)
• Any standard size car with driver and passenger(s)
• Camping pitch 7x5m
• Full joining instructions

Short Channel Crossing & Camping. Price Per Person.		Eurotunnel: Folkestone - Calais - Folkestone
Campsite	Pitch Type	Car with 4 Passengers	Car with 3 Passengers	Car with 2 Passengers
Maison Blanche	Single Pitch	£105	£139	£219
Epinettes	Single Pitch	£95	£125	£189
Bleu Nord	Single Pitch	£85	£115	£155

 

 

Le Mans Classic Tickets

General Entrance & Paddock Access Pass: £125

Entrance, Paddock & Lagache T19 Grandstand: £189

Entrance, Paddock & Goodyear T5 Grandstand: £175

Ticket Only Orders: +£20 per order

Circuit Car Parking Panorama (Rouge): £32

Circuit Car Parking Expo: (hardstanding area) £58

Circuit Infield Car Parking: £25

Owners of cars built pre-1966 and in good condition, can park on our specially reserved infield parking on the Bugatti circuit. Please refer to our "permitted cars" sheet below.

Accompanied children under 16 years of age at the start of the race have free entrance and paddock access. Grandstand seats are unnumbered; children under 8 are free but must be seated on their parents laps. T5 Goodyear Grandstand only available with an entrance ticket and paddock pass.

 

Track Laps - Sold Out

We will be again be offering the opportunity to drive your own car over 2 laps of the legendary 13km 24 Heures circuit on Saturday for £230 per vehicle. This is subject to availability and vehicle acceptance.

Please use the enclosed pdf regarding permitted cars for infield 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. Track laps are only available with a full package.

 

 

Le Mans Classic Hospitality

This superb air conditioned facility is located in the heart of the Le Mans Village. The facility has a stunning open air terrace where you can look down on the circuit and view the exit of the pit lane and the cars thundering past below you. There is also a cash bar in this area; champagne, sun and racing create a wonderful mix. The main restaurant is enclosed by large windows overlooking the Le Mans track.

Hospitality is a perfect complement to any 24 hour event - a place to enjoy with like-minded individuals whilst enjoying a gourmet luncheon and dinner, 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 Entrance Ticket
• Paddock Access (dress code required)
• Reserved Seat in T23 Grandstand
• VIP Car Park
• VIP Circuit Shuttle from the Car Park
• Access to the Privileged Area
• View of the Circuit from the Privileged Area
• Breakfast
• Gourmet Lunch
• Gourmet Dinner
• Open Bar (11:30-15:00 & 18:00-Closing)
• Hostesses
• Official Programme

Prices, per person:

Friday & Saturday: £1295.00 (includes lunch on both days and Friday dinner)

Saturday & Sunday: £1295.00 (includes lunch on both days and Saturday dinner)

The entrance ticket, paddock access and grandstand access ticket is for Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

One day prices available on request; child rates (under 12 years) on request.

 

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.