Classic Le Mans

[mph]

I'm definitely going this year, probably two cars with four/five people.

As it's the first time I don't want too much hassle arranging things

Any recommendations for "package" type deals or other advice ?

[dartissimus]

The car clubs have areas inside the circuit so if you're a member you can get a ticket to take your car into the circuit.
Book your own tickets and accommodation, either have a handy member of your gang do it or join with others to make a larger group. Professionals are unnecessary. Everything can be done online.
Last time I went, we booked a Travel Lodge type place online, 3 miles from the circuit at less than two weeks notice.
Simples

[V12 Migaloo]

been to the last two, booked one trip with On site event and the first with Travel destinations, as we were travelling in a group I just got these companies to organise everything. Not much difference between these 2 agencies, for me they both took the hassle out of arranging everything. Enjoy and have fun.

[The Surveyor]

I've used Travel Destinations for many years for the Le Mans 24, very easy to deal with and we've never had any issues. They seem flexible and can arrange different crossings etc.

SpeedChills do the packages for the TVRCC as another to consider.

As a side recommendation, I'd recommend the Portsmouth to Caen overnight ferry crossings, very relaxing, much less driving on the French side, avoids loads of tolls, and there are some cracking routes from there down to Le Mans. Enjoy and the plan is to be there myself.

Paul

[Sideways Tim]

We've been the last two times with LeMob. Can't fault them - lots of accommodation types and always able to sort out any issues. We do the Portsmouth - Caen crossing and just tell the satnav to take the shortest route from Caen. Smashing little roads and bugger all traffic.

[lowdrag]

Depends if you want a chateau or a camping package really, but there are plenty out there. Be very sure to get your inside parking passes sorted, and early, because with the success of the event it is a ruddy nightmare nowadays. Even my so-called press parking didn't exist so I had to just dump it where I could. The rules and regulations for cars eligible for inside parking can be found here:-

http://www.lemansclassic.com/happy-few

As a reminder to all, I hope we can fix up a lunch party not far from the circuit on the Friday about 1pm, a restaurant I guarantee will please you and not dear at €20 the three courses plus drinks of course, and I'll be starting a list nearer the time. Hope to meet some of you; just look out for he XKSS!

[sparkey]

I used to always organise it myself but have used Travel Destinations for the last few years and would highly recommend them. You save very little money by doing it yourself, but you save a lot of hassle by getting Travel Destinations or similar to do it for you.
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