2025 Le Mans 24H Camping - what's the best spot?

[chappardababbar]

I've left finding accommodation too late, and so my wife and daughter have dropped out.

So now it's just my son and I, we can get a little adventurous and camp.

I'm going to try to find a camping ticket on the secondary market but a) I have no idea which campsite I should prioritise and b) where to buy on the secondary.

I want something that's close to the track, ideally with a nice view of the track, not rowdy, has excellent showers and toilets (if that's even possible!!)

What is the recommended campsite for these requirements? Is there a particular size pitch that we need to go for? I'm probably going to take a Range Rover with a roof tent and maybe an awning if I can find one that fits the car.

We're going to rock up on Friday. Possibly Thursday evening. Will we be able to secure a decent spot or will they all have been taken by then? How does it work? I assume there are ushers that guide you to a location?

Double newbie here: Le Mans + Camping in general!

So all advice is welcome. thank you.

[chappardababbar]

Actually I prefer NOT to take the RR and the roof tent because it's a giant faff.

I wonder if I can just take my R129 with a tent in the boot and sleeping bags etc. Would prefer to camp 'light' so also interested in what I should be taking with me for Thursday -> Sunday.

[MrC986]

If you want decent loos/showers & a secure campsite, someone like 1st Tickets as a PH partner would be worth a call. They've moved to Beaujour close to Porsche Curves & you can pick whether you just have a tent pitch to the option of meals & a pre-erected tent. The pitches are pre-allocated & they also have a marquee with a TV in it, WiFi and a bar.

[LM240]

If you wanted everyone to go, I’d personally look at Airbnb within 20-30mins of circuit. Decent accommodation for everyone and enjoy a bit of France when away from track action.

[chappardababbar]

LM240 said:

If you wanted everyone to go, I’d personally look at Airbnb within 20-30mins of circuit. Decent accommodation for everyone and enjoy a bit of France when away from track action.

That's a great suggestion. I had assumed it wouldn't be an option because of parking close to the circuit.

My wife and daughter will probably chill out in the airbnb and I'll go to the circuit with my son for a few hours at a time, and head back to the Airbnb for food and to continue watching it on TV.

I assume the best thing to do is park somewhere close to a shuttle or a tram? Is there anywhere you recommend for parking? Do I need to get a Le Mans parking ticket?

[chappardababbar]

MrC986 said:

If you want decent loos/showers & a secure campsite, someone like 1st Tickets as a PH partner would be worth a call. They've moved to Beaujour close to Porsche Curves & you can pick whether you just have a tent pitch to the option of meals & a pre-erected tent. The pitches are pre-allocated & they also have a marquee with a TV in it, WiFi and a bar.

Very helpful, thank you. I will give 1st Tickets a call on Monday

[LM240]

chappardababbar said:

LM240 said:

If you wanted everyone to go, I’d personally look at Airbnb within 20-30mins of circuit. Decent accommodation for everyone and enjoy a bit of France when away from track action.

That's a great suggestion. I had assumed it wouldn't be an option because of parking close to the circuit.

My wife and daughter will probably chill out in the airbnb and I'll go to the circuit with my son for a few hours at a time, and head back to the Airbnb for food and to continue watching it on TV.

I assume the best thing to do is park somewhere close to a shuttle or a tram? Is there anywhere you recommend for parking? Do I need to get a Le Mans parking ticket?

I have stayed in La Flèche the last few years. Was a bit closer for many years but accommodation options changed.

I won’t stay any further away but the drive up is very simple and faster roads. La Suze sur Sarthe was base for many years. I find approaching circuit from South gives easier options.

The road leads straight (avoiding arnage village which can get jammed up) to the exit for Expo parking. Outside of peak traffic before start it is easy coming and going. Cross the road to the main entrance then.

It’s also good access to get down to mulsanne / arnage corners.

Nice Airbnb, plenty of restaurants and shops etc.

[chappardababbar]

LM240 said:

chappardababbar said:

LM240 said:

If you wanted everyone to go, I’d personally look at Airbnb within 20-30mins of circuit. Decent accommodation for everyone and enjoy a bit of France when away from track action.

That's a great suggestion. I had assumed it wouldn't be an option because of parking close to the circuit.

My wife and daughter will probably chill out in the airbnb and I'll go to the circuit with my son for a few hours at a time, and head back to the Airbnb for food and to continue watching it on TV.

I assume the best thing to do is park somewhere close to a shuttle or a tram? Is there anywhere you recommend for parking? Do I need to get a Le Mans parking ticket?

I have stayed in La Flèche the last few years. Was a bit closer for many years but accommodation options changed.

I won’t stay any further away but the drive up is very simple and faster roads. La Suze sur Sarthe was base for many years. I find approaching circuit from South gives easier options.

The road leads straight (avoiding arnage village which can get jammed up) to the exit for Expo parking. Outside of peak traffic before start it is easy coming and going. Cross the road to the main entrance then.

It’s also good access to get down to mulsanne / arnage corners.

Nice Airbnb, plenty of restaurants and shops etc.

La Fleche, and Expo parking. Got it!

Thank you, sir

[Northcote67]

I think Travel Destinations have some glamping left around Porsche Curves you might want to take a look at.

[TwinKam]

Try Team Langoustine, they have a secure campsite up inside Tertre Rouge, private showers, toilets, catering etc, I believe there's even an option for pre-erected tents.

[Dblue]

Get a decent air bnb - Drive in and park near the tram stops, which could be on the other end of the lines and is easy enough.
Go in and out on tram. You'll probably get a parking ticket on the resale site if you persist too.
Go into the town on friday night, see the parade if you can and stay in the city.

[CallMeLegend]

We normally have Houx, which is more than adequate, sadly we only managed Houx Annexe this year, so will see what that's like

[sahajesh]

Has anyone done LM with a roof tent?
Obviously you need to put the tent away when you want to drive out to parts of the track.

Is it too much of a hassle or does it depend how often you go in and out?

Edited by sahajesh on Saturday 23 May 22:27

[Oly 190360]

There was a Dutch couple last year on epinettes with a roof tent on a A6 , they had folding bikes for getting around.

[Stevepayne84]

We're going in a roof tent this year but no plans to move the truck once its parked up, taking bikes for that.