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Le Mans 24 hour 2009 self-drive...
13th - 14th June 2009 - Motorsport main menu - 0845 003 2213
Courage Competition package - go behind the scenes on practice days - click here
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Introduction
Itinerary
Hotels
Prices
Circuit map & tickets
How to book
Summary of package...
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Included |
Not included |
3 to 7 nights
Travel by car
Ferry Crossing
Hotel accommodation
from £119pp |
Entrance or Grandstand tickets,
(we can add these on for you)
Transport |
Introduction...
A week-long festival
of endurance racing like no other and eagerly awaited by the many thousands of
British fans who flock to La Sarthe every year for the annual privilege of being
part of the le Mans 24 hour race.
For teams and drivers the le Mans 24 hours is an incredible
journey and the ultimate test of skill and endurance on le Man's 8 mile la
Sarthe circuit. Starting in front of the packed grandstands and general
admission areas in a traditional race track setting it’s uphill to the Dunlop
curve and the iconic Dunlop bridge. Down into the Esses and Tertre Rouge and
the start of the long Mulsanne Straight. Now on public roads and out in the
country, it’s eerie at night as the trees fly by and just the tail lights of the
car in front and the two chicanes to keep you on the ball. Mulsanne corner to
the left/right bends of Indianapolis and Arnage and up to the Porsche curves and
you are still in the woods. Nearly the end of the lap approaching Maison
Blanche and you can see the funfair and the lights of the pit building and you
cross the line to do it again – over 300 times during the 24 hours.
Spectators have a tougher time! Which route to take to get
there, where to stay, grandstand or general admission? So many decisions to
make and all the organisation. This is where we can help. We will make all
the travel and accommodation arrangements for you, leaving you free to
concentrate on enjoying the le Mans 24 hour race.
On our le Mans 24 hours flexible self-drive itineraries you
can spend from three to seven nights in France. Scrutineering takes place in
the main square in Le Mans on Tuesday and first practice sessions begin late
afternoon on Wednesday. There’s practice and qualifying on Thursday too
followed by a free day on Friday when there’s no ontrack action. It’s a day to
regroup, replenish and make ready for the weekend. Saturday kicks off early
with the historic race, parades and displays and then the grid formation for the
24 Hours which starts at 1500 hours.
Our choice of accommodation is second to none. You can camp
at the track, stay in a choice of hotels in and around Le Mans or in a selection
of specially chosen private houses which are conveniently located and where the
welcome is exceptional. Our le Mans 24 hours tour prices are based on cross
channel sailings from Dover to Calais but you can take Eurotunnel or one of the
longer sailings with Brittany Ferries if you prefer. Some of the more popular
sailings sell out fast so don’t delay your booking. Similarly, if you prefer to
travel on Monday or Tuesday and stay for longer don’t hesitate to ask – we can
arrange it for you.
Wednesday 10 to Friday 12 June
Check in at your port of departure in good time for your crossing to France.
Our tour prices include cross channel sailings between Dover and Calais but we
can also reserve the Eurotunnel from Folkestone or alternative longer sailings
with Brittany Ferries. These crossings will incur supplements and you will be
advised of the full cost before you confirm your booking with us. Extra hotel
nights can also be reserved for you.
On arrival in France continue to your hotel as reserved –
comprehensive route instructions will be sent to you. Race tickets ordered from
us are valid for all practice sessions as well as race weekend and circuit
parking is included in your tour price. Accommodation in all hotels and private
houses is on bed and breakfast basis.
Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 June
The race will begin at 1500h on Saturday and end at 1500h on Sunday. With your
tickets and parking pass you can come and go as you wish.
Monday 15 June
Check out and make your way back to the port for your return crossing to the UK.
N.B. If you would like to travel out on Monday 8 or Tuesday 9
June with accommodation for the one or two extra nights simply let us know – we
can arrange it for you.
Hotels...
Beausejour Campsite
This site is inside the circuit near the Porsche curves. The permit
admits one car and one tent or caravan and provided the permit is
attached to your windscreen you are free to drive in and out as you
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Marmotte, Alencon *
A simple but comfortable hotel
approximately 30 miles north of Le Mans. The hotel has plenty of
parking, a bar and popular restaurant and all bedrooms have bathroom, TV
and telephone. The very attractive centre of Alencon is close by where
you will find a choice of restaurants and plenty of shops.
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Sully, Nogent-le-Rotrou * * *
Just five minutes walk from the town
centre and the main market place. Bedrooms are modern and comfortable
with bathroom, TV and telephone and there’s a cosy bar and breakfast
room. The hotel has ample secure parking and Nogent is just 40 miles
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Campanile, La Ferte Bernard * *
An excellent hotel just 30 miles north
east of Le Mans. There is ample off-road parking, bar service, a
restaurant with terrace and all bedrooms have shower, wc, TV and
telephone. A leisure centre with boating lake and beach is nearby and
the centre of town, built on canals, is picturesque. There’s a big
market around the centre of town on Monday mornings. |
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Chez Sandrine, Parigne
l'Eveque
Modern private house accommodation in the village of Parigne l’Eveque
just 15 minutes by car south of the circuit. Sandrine speaks excellent
English and is happy to help with local advice, directions and
restaurant reservations. The bedrooms are spacious and beautifully
furnished with private shower, the well-tended garden and terrace is
inviting and perfect for breakfast and the house is surrounded by the
rolling green landscape so typical of the area. There are bars and
restaurants in the village.
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Le Mans Centre
A superb family house in the centre of Le Mans with excellent
facilities. There is parking for four cars available, a salon for guest
use, breakfast room, pleasant enclosed garden and each of the large
bedrooms is individually furnished with private bathroom. From here it
is just a few minutes walk to the tram stop which will take you into the
circuit. |
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Relais de Chasse, Le
Mans
A beautiful house behind Le Mans old town, superbly restored. Entrance
is via electric gates and the garden at the rear has lovely views over
the city. The house is large with period furnishings, bedrooms are
delightful and the welcome is warm. Guest parking is available and from
here you can walk to the tram stop to get to the circuit. |
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Hotel B&B , Le Mans *
Located just north of the Le Mans
ringroad and at the exit of the A28 motorway from Rouen. It is a
simple, modern hotel. Bedrooms are comfortable and have shower, wc and
television. Parking is secure with electric gates. There are
restaurants within walking distance and a large shopping complex
nearby. It is a 20 minute drive to the track around the ringroad. |
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L’Aitre Chalon
Excellent gite accommodation just 25
minutes north of the Le Mans ringroad. Refurbished throughout by the
English owners it is a very welcoming base for your weekend. The
bedrooms and bathrooms are modern and bright, the lounge is cosy and has
satellite TV and the garden is a very pleasant place to sit and relax
with a beer or glass of wine – always available! Breakfast is an
informal affair and the prices include a three course meal with drinks
on Sunday evening – perfect for post-race relaxation! Meals on other
evenings can also be arranged. The owners are race fans too so you’ll
have plenty to talk about. There is ample guest parking. |
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The Grange, Marcon
Just 40 kms south of Le Mans, the charming village of Marcon is on the
Loir river with a XX11 century church, a restaurant, café and a
selection of shops. It is also close to La Chartre-sur-le-Loir and the
famous Hotel de France. The property is in an enclosed garden with
ample parking, well-tended gardens and a covered BBQ area.Accommodation
consists of a kitchen and breakfast room, a lounge/dining room, bathroom
and two bedrooms. Accommodation is on bed and breakfast basis.
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Relais St Louis, Belleme
Located in the centre of Belleme, just steps from the old town and 35
miles north east of Le Mans. The chefproprietor and his wife offer a
warm welcome and an excellent restaurant. Bedrooms are individually
furnished to a high standard and have bathroom, TV and telephone. There
is a parking bay in front of the hotel. |
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Pruille le Chetif
Excellent accommodation in a modern property just 15 minutes drive from
the track but in a pleasant rural setting. Electric gates ensure
secure parking in a large courtyard. The bedrooms are bright and all
have TV and private shower room with wc. |
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Guecelard
A modern, private house located in a residential area just off the main
road as you exit Arnage travelling south. Just 10 minutes from the
track and close to the centre of Arnage with its bars and restaurants.
There is plenty of off-road parking, a large garden and very pleasant
accommodation. Ideal for families and friends. |
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L’Ermitage, Saulges * *
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The quiet village of Saulges is 30 miles west of Le Mans and hotel is in
the centre of the village and opposite the church. With extensive,
manicured gardens, mini-golf, gym, sauna and swimming pool it is the
perfect place to relax at the end of the day. The hotel has a cheery
bar and a renowned restaurant. There is plenty of guest parking and
bedrooms are furnished to a high standard. |
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Arnage
A modern property just off the main street in Arnage and close to all
the bars and restaurants. Electric gates ensure secure parking and
the accommodation is delightful. It is just 10 minutes drive from the
track. |
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La Girouardiere, La Fleche
Accommodation of an excellent standard in a private house just 25
minutes south of Le Mans and just north of La Fleche. Parking is inside
the walled garden and bedrooms are in the main house and the annexe
alongside the patio terrace and swimming pool. Dinner is included on
one evening during your stay and meals can be arranged for other
evenings if you wish. Enjoy a drink in the late afternoons on the
terrace or in the lounge.
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La Templerie, La Fleche
A magnificent property on the edge of town and just minutes on foot from
a selection of restaurants. There’s a big courtyard for parking and
the house has been lovingly restored and accommodation is of a very high
standard. All bedrooms are individually furnished and have private
bathroom. The big walled garden is very pleasant and the swimming pool
and hot tub are very inviting. La Fleche is 30 minutes from the
circuit. |
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Prices...
| Price per Person |
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Number of Nights
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Person per car
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Single Supplement
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2
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3
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4
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| Beausejour Campsite |
3 or 4
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£149
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£129
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£119
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5 to 7
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£169
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£149
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£139
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| Marmotte, Alencon |
3
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£189
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£169
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£159
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£75
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4
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£219
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£199
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£189
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£100
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5
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£249
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£229
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£219
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£125
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| Sully, Nogent le Rotrou |
3
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£255
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£235
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£225
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£84
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4
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£295
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£275
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£265
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£112
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5
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£339
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£319
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£309
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£140
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| L’Aitre Chalon,Moitron
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3
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£259
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£239
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£229
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£135
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4
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£299
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£279
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£269
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£180
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5
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£349
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£329
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£319
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£225
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| The Grange, Marcon |
3
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£259
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£239
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£229
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£150
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4
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£309
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£289
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£279
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£200
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| Relais St Louis, Belleme |
3
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£275
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£255
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£245
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£105
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| Pruille le Chetif |
3
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£279
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£259
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£249
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£156
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4
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£329
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£309
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£299
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£208
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| l’Ermitage, Saulges |
3
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£279
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£259
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£249
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£114
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4
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£329
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£309
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£299
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£152
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5
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£379
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£359
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£349
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£190
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| Campanile, La Ferte Bernard |
3
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£289
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£269
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£259
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£135
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4
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£339
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£319
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£309
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£180
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5
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£389
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£369
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£359
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£225
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| Chez Sandrine, Parigne l’Eveque
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4
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£299
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£279
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£269
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£180
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5
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£349
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£329
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£319
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£225
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| Le Mans Centre House |
3
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£319
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£299
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£289
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£180
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4
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£379
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£359
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£349
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£240
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| Relais de Chasse, Le Mans
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3
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£319
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£299
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£289
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£180
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4
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£379
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£359
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£349
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£240
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| B&B Hotel, Le Mans |
4
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£329
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£309
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£299
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£208
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| Arnage |
4
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£349
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£329
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£319
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£165
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| La Girouardiere, La Fleche
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4
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£359
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£339
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£329
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£200
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5
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£419
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£399
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£389
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£250
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| La Templerie, La Fleche |
4 or 5
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£469
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£449
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£439
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£325
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Vehicle Breakdown Cover The above prices do
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The Circuit & Race Tickets
Race tickets
purchased from us are valid for all practice sessions as well as the race.
Grandstand ticket prices include General Admission, which you must have for
entry into the circuit. Your grandstand seat is reserved from Saturday morning
through to the end of the race on Sunday. The grandstands below are all covered
and have numbered seats. Accompanied children up to 15 years of age have free
access to the general admission areas.
| General Admission |
£50 |
| Pits Stand |
£100 |
| Chinetti |
£120 |
| Lagache |
£130 |
| Tavano |
£130 |
| Leonard |
£130 |
| Maison Blanche |
£130 |
| Pitwalk |
£385 |
* The
Pitwalk ticket includes a reserved space in the Expo car park, general
admission, entry to the Paddock and to the pit lane up to one hour before the
start of all practice sessions and on Saturday between 1130h and 1230h.
The above
details and prices were valid for the 2007 event and subject to alteration once
the 2008 details are available. This may result in an increase in price which
will be advised to you as soon as possible.
Trackside Hospitality...
The Spring 2008 fusion of the Oreca and Courage endurance
teams created a new force in sportscar racing. Combining their strengths and
with an impressive driver line-up, they are well prepared to begin the new
season with renewed optimism and in the belief that the major
 prize
– a victory at Le Mans – is within reach. Based at the Le Mans circuit they are
the local team with plenty of local support – join them in 2009 and enjoy your
weekend in their exceptional trackside hospitality unit.
A two storey purpose-built facility with its own grandstand
will be your base. Full catering and open bar service, pit visits and full
involvement in the behind the scene’s operation with real-time information and
plenty more besides . You can join them for single practice sessions on
Wednesday and Thursday or for Saturday and Sunday and whichever you choose you
will have an amazing time.
 Wednesday
10 or Thursday 11 June
£409 per person from 1600h to midnight and inclusive of ~
Entrance ticket and parking pass
VIP Welcome kit
Permanent access to the trackside, two-storey Oreca Centre with plasma screens
and private grandstand and terrace
Access to the Oreca hospitality unit above the pits
 Presentation
of the team and car, Le Mans quiz and photo sessions with the show car
Visit to the Dunlop chicane or the Forest Esses
Pit visit
Open bar throughout and cocktail and snacks between 2030h and 2200h
The Premium Package for at £449 per person includes all the above plus a three
course buffet dinner in the Oreca Centre.
Saturday 13 June
 £979
per person from 1000h to 0200h on Sunday morning and inclusive of ~
All the above plus -
Cocktails served between 1200h and 1400h
Three course buffet dinner in the Oreca Centre between 2000h and 2200h
Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 June
£1349 per person from 1000h on Saturday to the end of the race
and inclusive of ~
 All
the above plus –
Shuttle service to many of the strategic points on the track
Guided paddock visit with an Oreca team expert
Access to an exclusive open bar on the Mulsanne Straight on the first chicane
Buffet lunch on Saturday between 1200h and 1400h
Buffet dinner on Saturday between 2030h 2200h
Buffet breakfast on Sunday from 0800h
Buffet lunch on Sunday between 1200h and 1400h
How to book...
Call us on 0845 003 2213
Click here for Courage Competition package
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