Eateries and viewing on Les Hunaudieres
Discussion
Does anyone know if the KFC and Pizza place at the first roundabout are open during the race and if so, if the viewing is any good from there? The KFC has an upstairs but if its open I'm guessing it will be packed out all day (and night).
On a similar point, there is a Macdonalds on the D92 just off the second roundabout and I wondered how far up towards the straight one might get if the Mac D's was open. There's a few industrial units up that way too so it may be that the whole place is just closed off as its too big to police.
I hope I haven't just alerted huge crowds to a previously unknown viewing point - but I suspect that's unlikely.
On a similar point, there is a Macdonalds on the D92 just off the second roundabout and I wondered how far up towards the straight one might get if the Mac D's was open. There's a few industrial units up that way too so it may be that the whole place is just closed off as its too big to police.
I hope I haven't just alerted huge crowds to a previously unknown viewing point - but I suspect that's unlikely.
I assume it is the same as Family Village the shopping centre opposite McDs
It’s fenced and sheeted to prevent viewing with access to the restaurants around there.
Not been in the newer places up near Antares but the Audi garage opposite has viewing from the terrace
In practice there’s no free grandstands
It’s fenced and sheeted to prevent viewing with access to the restaurants around there.
Not been in the newer places up near Antares but the Audi garage opposite has viewing from the terrace
In practice there’s no free grandstands
Cafe des Hunadieres is open all race long - just before first chicane - they do a darn good breakfast and <cough> viewing available in upstairs bedroom
Hotel Arbor is also open all race - just after 2nd chicane - there's normally a charge to get into the car park but you get a beer and sandwich
Hotel Arbor is also open all race - just after 2nd chicane - there's normally a charge to get into the car park but you get a beer and sandwich
I'm curious; how on earth can you get access during the race? McDonalds and the shopping centre that side of the Hunaudières is completely off limits (as is Family Village opposite) unless you have special passes, such as marshals. Access to the Hotel Arbor is a trek around the north of Tertre Rouge down to Ruaudin and back towards Mulsanne, and even with my credentials they haven't wanted to let me in past their barrier. As regards KFC, the only access is behind Antares and that is blocked off during racing.
[quote=Storer]You are going to France and plan to eat at KFC, McDonald's, et al.
Why on earth do you want to eat that crap in a country where really great fresh food can be found at almost every small scale café or restaurant.
We camp in Garage Vert and the walk to KFC is quite handy, the food is normally priced and, unlike the food in the circuit, less likely to make you ill. Saves taking the cars out when the alcohol levels might be a bit high
Why on earth do you want to eat that crap in a country where really great fresh food can be found at almost every small scale café or restaurant.
We camp in Garage Vert and the walk to KFC is quite handy, the food is normally priced and, unlike the food in the circuit, less likely to make you ill. Saves taking the cars out when the alcohol levels might be a bit high
leyorkie said:
I’ve been into Family Village from the Ruadin road but rhe entrance off the roundabout is closed off. Not been round for a couple of years though so info may be out of date
same here although it was a Thursday during practice.Ate in the Chinese backing onto track but the fences next to terrace outside are clad in dense green mesh so can't see through.
I can't remember if you can sit upstairs? pretty sure the toilets are there but i'd assume viewing is restricted or paid for?
The Outsiders]torer said:
You are going to France and plan to eat at KFC, McDonald's, et al.
Why on earth do you want to eat that crap in a country where really great fresh food can be found at almost every small scale café or restaurant.
We camp in Garage Vert and the walk to KFC is quite handy, the food is normally priced and, unlike the food in the circuit, less likely to make you ill. Saves taking the cars out when the alcohol levels might be a bit high
The in circuit food last year was truly awful. This year (Classic not 24 Hours) I shall drink little alcohol and drive out to Arnage village for some decent food. My body still hasn't recovered from last year's overdosing on carbohydrates.Why on earth do you want to eat that crap in a country where really great fresh food can be found at almost every small scale café or restaurant.
We camp in Garage Vert and the walk to KFC is quite handy, the food is normally priced and, unlike the food in the circuit, less likely to make you ill. Saves taking the cars out when the alcohol levels might be a bit high
You do realise that there is one of the best restaurants around at Arnage? Not cheap, and you need to book, but google Auberge de Matfeux and prepare to be amazed. If you are feeling flush, the wine list goes up to €8,000 a bottle. But the food is not that dear, and we love it. Food around £50 per head. At the last Classic it was €16 for a bloody slice of pizza, and €7 a pint. They can sod off as far as I am concerned. I haven't even bothered to ask for press passes since the took our parking rights away. They now bus us in from a mile away.
lowdrag said:
...Access to the Hotel Arbor is a trek around the north of Tertre Rouge down to Ruaudin and back towards Mulsanne, and even with my credentials they haven't wanted to let me in past their barrier.
Have only been to Hotel Arbor once, in 2015. It was the third stop on our early Sunday tour which started at Arnage pre-dawn, then Mulsanne, then Arbor. IIRC it was a 10 euro per head charge at the barrier for a coffee and croissant, which also happened to get you in the car park next to the track.
Le Mans 24, June 2015 by giveitfish, on Flickr
Le Mans 24, June 2015 by giveitfish, on Flickr
Le Mans 24, June 2015 by giveitfish, on FlickrRickRob said:
The in circuit food last year was truly awful. This year (Classic not 24 Hours) I shall drink little alcohol and drive out to Arnage village for some decent food. My body still hasn't recovered from last year's overdosing on carbohydrates.
Our gravlax and bottle of champagne was very acceptable as was the sorbet. 
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