Le Mans 24 hrs Race Holiday

This legendary race tests the endurance of both the drivers and their cars. There are excellent viewing opportunities ensuring that you do not miss any of the action during your Le Mans experience.

All grandstand tickets give you full access to the extensive General Admission area, while the Circuit Village has a wide choice of exhibitions, shops and merchandise stands if you can bear to tear yourself away from the action on the track. With the thriving town of Le Mans just a short shuttle bus ride away, you can be sure of a trip to remember.

Also included
- For those staying in hotels, we include transfers on Saturday and Sunday by coach. Alternatively, make your own way by car for complete flexibility.
- Circuit Transfers (excluding camping)
- Ferry crossings

Accommodation

Beausejour campsite - Stay in the heart of the racing action and enjoy the flexibility of self-catering at the Le Mans campsite, which is within walking distance of the circuit.

Hotel Marmottes, Alencon (1-star) - Alencon is about 30 miles north of Le Mans, towards Rouen. The hotel is small and modern and is located on the outskirts of the town centre. There is ample free parking, a restaurant and a lounge area where you can enjoy a drink. All bedrooms have direct-dial telephone, TV and a private bathroom with shower. Accommodation is offered on a bed and continental breakfast basis.

Inter Hotel Sully, Nogent-le-Retrou (3-star) - Set in a picturesque town 40 miles north east of Le Mans, this hotel has a sun terrace, bar and private parking. All guest rooms have a private bathroom, TV and telephone, and accommodation is on a bed and continental breakfast basis.

Itinerary

Day 1 - 3 : UK/Le Mans
Leave the UK on your chosen date of departure and take your ferry or tunnel crossing to Calais, then drive to Le Mans and your hotel or campsite.

Le Mans stands at the confluence of the rivers Huisne and Sarthe, and is dominated by its majestic cathedral. Admire the historic architecture of the mediaeval old town as you stroll along narrow alleyways and soak up the atmosphere in the bars, restaurants and shops, which open from early morning until late at night during the weekend of this gruelling race. Those arriving on Friday may wish to watch the drivers’ parade in Le Mans during the afternoon.

Day 4 - 5 : Race Days
These are the race days where you can immerse yourself in a whole 24 hours of challenging racing in this, one of the world’s most legendary motor racing events. Le Mans is the world’s oldest sports car race, first held in 1923. The race is held on the Circuit de la Sarthe, which consists of both permanent track and public roads that are temporarily closed for the event. So, as the excitement builds, take your place to watch the drivers battle it out in front of your eyes.

Day 6 : Le Mans/UK
Leave Le Mans at your leisure and drive back to Calais for your return ferry/tunnel crossing back to the UK.

Departures
8th June 2011 - £114

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