LE MANS CLASSIC USEFUL INFORMATION
Le Mans Classic Useful Information
This page contains useful information to help you plan your journey to France and the Le Mans Classic
weekend.
LE MANS & SARTHE REGION MAP
One thing that we would highly recommend even in these days of SatNav is that you buy yourself a good quality map of Le Mans and the surounding area. This is really important when the race is running as the French police close down many of the roads surrounding the circuit. In addition this Google map will give you lots of great information on how the circuit is laid out, where the car parks, grandstands, bars & restaurants are located, plus the key places of interest in Le Mans centre. Click here
and zoom in on the map to find the detail that you want.
LE MANS CLASSIC TICKETS
For 2022 we will be able to provide you with circuit & grandstand tickets, plus club parking on the Bugatti Circuit and also circuit track laps.
Tickets for this event should be purchased as early as possible to avoid disappointment, please contact
us to discuss your requirements.
LE MANS GRANDSTANDS
There are many grandstands for you to choose from and they all vary in price and ticket availability. Contact us to check current availability.
THE FRENCH POLICE
One thing you should be aware of when in France for the Le Mans Classic weekend is the French police. They like nothing better than to stop cars with UK registration plates and issue them with on the spot fines.
The police are known to time cars on motorways from toll to toll and work out your average speed, so be warned. As you near Le Mans they will also use radar guns to trap you too. Be especially vigilant in and around the circuit as the police will be out in force, so keep to the speed limit. Make sure you have all your documentation with you, driving licence, insurance, tax, and MOT if your car needs one.
You must also carry 2 self-breathalyser kits, this is now French law, so be sure to have these in your car. Kits can be bought from the likes of Halfords, or you can also pick them up at most ferry ports. You also must carry a yellow high VIZ jacket and a red triangle. Halfords also have a handy European Travel kit which has all the items that you need. Please check that you have all the correct documentation and the compulsory equipment in your car before you depart on your journey to Le Mans. Above all be safe, keep to the speed limit and you should have no problems.
GLOBAL HEALTH INSURANCE CARD
As part of your pre Le Mans planning, we would recommend that each member of your party has a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), which replaces the former EHIC card.
These are free for all UK citizens and enable you to access medical/hospital treatment in the event that you become ill whilst you are abroad.
This does not replace holiday travel insurance, which you must ensure you have before you set out for Le Mans.
Registering for an GHIC takes only a few minutes and you can do this via this link to the official government site.
DRIVING LICENCE & GREEN CARD
If you have a photo card driving licence, these are still valid in the EU. Should you have a paper driving licence, then you will need to apply for an International Driving Permit.
Each vehicle travelling in the EU from the United Kingdom must carry and insurance Green Card, which can be provided by your insurer.
WHERE TO GO & WHAT TO SEE
Detailed below are our suggestions of where to go and what to see on your visit to the Le Mans Classic
weekend..
LE MANS 24 HOURS MUSEUM
Situated at the main gates to the circuit in a purpose built building opened in 1991, the museum is well worth a visit during race weekend.
The museum provides a stroll down memory lane with a display of memorabilia from the circuit and also cars from the very first race through to the current day. With over 100 cars on display that include Panhard, Ferraris, Jaguars, Ford GT40, plus Porsche, Rondeau, Inaltera, Renault, Mazda, Peugeot, Cadillac, Courage, Bentley and Audi prototypes, plus many more. The museum is open from 10.00 to 18.00 daily between April & September and also has a gift shop selling 24 Hour merchandise, plus a bar and restaurant. You should give yourself 2 hours to enjoy all that is on show.
