Le Mans classic 2012 Camping Advice

[donjonmaster]

Dear all, first timer at Le Mans Classic. 3 of us travelling together, and we are considering renting motorhome [with own shower and lav]. Have never camped at LM before. I have seen Camping Bleu Nord advertised, but would appreciate any tips or advice from anyone who has camped/glamped or motorhomed it before.....

[Nick M]

Motorhomes are great - we're taking dad's one again this year - but take bikes so you can get around and get down to Arnage to watch the cars at night.

There's no electrickery on Bleu Nord so a generator is useful.

Big advantages of a motorhome are comfy beds and a decent fridge !! Oh, and satellite TV. And air con. And showers you don't need to queue for. And the awning for shade.

[allojon]

You might want to look for one of the large pitches for sale on Maison Blanche, I recall there is a 'big vehicle' row as you won't get on a normal pitch I shouldn't think.

[gt6]

facilities on the campsites are very good and unlike the main event in june you are only ther e for a short time, so much to do you will spend very little time around your own campsite, as already stated the normal pitches are not really big enough for most motorhomes

[Nick M]

gt6 said:

as already stated the normal pitches are not really big enough for most motorhomes

Provided you don't have a massive 'RV', the normal pitches are fine - we have a 7m motorhome so it fits nicely lengthwise, and with the awning extended we *just* get to 5m wide. Just means parking right up to your boundary and maybe having to fold in a wing mirror.

[donjonmaster]

Thanks gents. I thought about the Yank RV route, but baulked at the cost. I have found a (very reasonable) alternative called a Swift Escape which is 7m x 2,25 meters, so it sounds as if it will fit the regular pitch. I have only seen camping availability for Maison Blanche and Bleu Nord. Are there any alternatives that I have missed that may be a better location/ betterfacilities/closer to action/more fun???

Thanks, Lee

[allojon]

Nick M said:

we have a 7m motorhome so it fits nicely lengthwise, and with the awning extended we *just* get to 5m wide. Just means parking right up to your boundary and maybe having to fold in a wing mirror.

Bet your neighbours are happy.

[allojon]

donjonmaster said:

Thanks gents. I thought about the Yank RV route, but baulked at the cost. I have found a (very reasonable) alternative called a Swift Escape which is 7m x 2,25 meters, so it sounds as if it will fit the regular pitch. I have only seen camping availability for Maison Blanche and Bleu Nord. Are there any alternatives that I have missed that may be a better location/ betterfacilities/closer to action/more fun???

Thanks, Lee

You won't get better located than Maison Blanche, unless you can get into any of the Club Camping areas - not sure's there a Swift Escape club featured though this year! Seriously, go for MB if you can get it, you won't regret it.

[Nick M]

allojon said:

Nick M said:

we have a 7m motorhome so it fits nicely lengthwise, and with the awning extended we *just* get to 5m wide. Just means parking right up to your boundary and maybe having to fold in a wing mirror.

Bet your neighbours are happy.

Well nobody seemed to have any complaints - it's not like we're taking up any of their pitch, just maximising the use of our one.