American Tourist here. I'm a big car guy so when I planned my trip to Paris I made sure there was time to visit Le Mans. We rented a car and drove from Paris to Le Mans which is ~120 miles, I thought it would take 2 hours or so but it actually took 4 hours! You are basically taking a small 2 lane highway throughout the entire trip so you are probably averaging ~50mphs. About every 5-10 minutes the highway puts you through a small town where you slow to a crawl through the roundabouts. So yah, factor in 8 hours of driving round trip. This is a big race track with plenty of seating and lots of facilities. Vendors are set up a round the race track when it's a race weekend. I believe if you go through the Museum you can pay to walk the track? You can also drive on the track if you go through the Porsche Experience Center. If you don't want to pay you can still pretty much drive the entire track with your own car as much of it is on public roads. read more

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I am coming over to Le Mans with friends from CANADA every two years and I must say I am quite impressed with the event an the organization around it, for an event that hosts more than 200,000 visitors every years they really know what they are doing and the 100+ permanent staff that work all year round (rest must be temps) are doing a fantastic job. There are also many events with the France Air Force making a show before the start, helicopters and of course race cars....Since there are so many topics to review I have tried to brake it down into these following categories: I won't talk so much about the racing context but it is a great event, better than F1 if you ask me. ******************* *Accommodation: * ******************** We were camping at the Épinette site and it's as clean as camping can be. Always a line up for showers at rush hours but that's to be expected and if you time it well then you find ways around it. ************* * Le Mans : * ************* I came here for the second time with cooperating weather and I must say that it is a very nice city very interesting scenery for North Americans when wandering around the cobblestones streets in the middle of these very old but well maintained buildings which have a very specific style. Lots of small restaurants with terrasses and festive atmosphere, I must say the town becomes and big party. Whilst if you are not an automotive amateur the track isn't for you, you can easily enjoy the party atmosphere of the town even if you hate cars. ******************* * Transportation: * ******************* I arrived by train to Le Mans, always a pleasure to take the TGW, from the moment you get out of the train you are welcome by either people or a booth that tells you how to take the tram to the circuit and sells you tickets. The three days pass for 10 euros being the most popular if you ask me. Then the tram, yes it is a tram but: while it takes you between 20 and 30min to go to the track, portions of it has grass on the track itself and somehow that adds a plus to the experience. Plus houses along the line to the track (Antarès), are renovated for the most part. Overall that makes it a nice experience even though it's just a tram. ********** * Circuit: * *********** 1_ washroom and showers For men, expect a line up there are no ways around it. Woman will enjoy the privilege of being woman :o) hygiene isn't bad for a track, remember more than 200,000 visitors.... 2_ food Where you would expect french fries and hot dogs (on a track) you will be surprised with dishes such as jarret de porcs, porc effiloché burgers and others. Honestly you can eat fairly well on the track. Maybe this won't be paradise for gluten allergics not vegetarians but you will find options. 3_ wifi Wifi was available at some parts of the track which was quite enjoyable during down times. 4_ staff atmosphere Always smiling and welcoming (which isn't a standard in France, and I can say this as I am french). Even though this represent a long event for them they are very professional. read more

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Glastonbury for petrol heads? Something of that sorts. It was my second time to Le Mans but certainly not my last. It's a week filled with motorsports, friendly atmosphere and - well, beers. There however are a few things to note; - Don't do a "we'll just go on our own"-trip. Purchase a package through a travel agency since they will for the most part place you on the inside of the circuit with access to amenities (food outlets, bath and toilet facility's, supervised camps with 24h guards, etc.) - Pick your perks with care. Pit lane is costly and --- fun....and that's is. You cannot see the same activity as on screen at home. Rather you should try to visit Mulsanne or Arnage corner. If you can afford it; a heli-tour of the circuit. - Bring your own drinks. And lots of the. Prices are soaring and you'll need water (or beer) to keep your system running. - Also, outdoor gear (a hunter's chair, hiking boots etc.) will make the experience easier. It's a pricey experience but if you're even remotely interested in motorsports you'll wanna try to go just on time. It's in lack of other words; epic! read more

Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans - Mulsanne Corner 2017 - Active Life Near Me - Le Mans, 72

I echo Mit's statment, not many toilets to be had in the stadium itself, but the place is well put together if aging a little. Finally found the cashpoint after year's of looking and the tram is not too far from the stadium itself. read more

We were quite sceptical when the boys dragged us in, but we definitely did not regret the visit! We spent three hours running around all of the cars and studying the labels. We examined the models of the circuit and it might possibly be the best holiday experience we had. There is an option to go out and see the circuit. Go go go! read more