Monday 2nd June

Le Mans Friday Service at Classic British Welcome

Heading to the 24 Hours of Le Mans? Join us on June 13 to kick the weekend off in the best way possible

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The Le Mans Friday Service returns to the Classic British Welcome in Saint-Saturnin on Friday 13 June 2025. Running from 09:00 to 17:00, this free-to-attend event brings together over 1,000 classic and performance cars, live music, great food, trade stalls, and even an on-site cinema, all in the warm and welcoming setting of a local French village.

This year’s theme celebrates Matra, the iconic French marque that won Le Mans three times in the '70s. New for 2025 is a series of live classic car workshops, featuring demonstrations from specialists in bespoke exhaust systems, parts blasting and stripping, classic glazing, and a live art-car vinyl wrap installation.

For PistonHeads members, a dedicated display area is available with space for just 50 cars and we’ll be there from 09:00 - 13:00. There are strict entry criteria for display cars, so if you have a classic or two-seat sports car, add your name to the list here to join us for free. If you don’t, then no need to worry, as you can still use the free park and ride service (just don’t sign up on the list above). If you’re in doubt, feel free to ask in the comments below.

At 16:00, the traditional St Saturnin Cavalcade will depart for a scenic tour through nearby villages, with Matras especially encouraged to join in and represent the event’s theme on the road. Full details and route info can be found here. Whether you’re in it for the cars, the community, or just a great start to your Le Mans weekend, the Friday Service at Classic British Welcome remains an unmissable stop. Remember to sign up here, and get the latest updates here. 

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[Ben Lowden]

Looking forward to this one as always

[ettore]

Have they sorted out the traffic for this year?

Gave up last year, carnage.

Edited by ettore on Tuesday 3rd June 17:24

[Ben Lowden]

ettore said:

Have they sorted out the traffic for this year?

Gave you last year, carnage.

I expect it largely depends what time you arrive and leave - if you're early enough you should sail in. We normally leave around lunchtime and it's busy, but nothing unbearable.

[Mad Mike]

Hi Ben, will leaving UK Monday lunchtime
Would it be possible to have pass sent over in advance please?
Thanks Mike

[Adam Betteridge]

Hey Mike,
We'll be sending out an ealry batch of passes today - it should be with you soon! Looking forward to seeing you there.

[Maxxsirrah]

Hi guys, not done this before, but signed up to bring my car in this time. I see its open from 9am, but what time window can you actually get in/get away?

Ta!

[007Vantage]

Hi,

Another first timer. I have put my name/car on the list do we need tickets and what time do we need to arrive by.

[Ben Lowden]

Maxxsirrah said:

Hi guys, not done this before, but signed up to bring my car in this time. I see its open from 9am, but what time window can you actually get in/get away?

Ta!

I'd recommend arriving by 10:00 as it gets really busy after that. You can leave at any time without issue though

007Vantage said:

Hi,

Another first timer. I have put my name/car on the list do we need tickets and what time do we need to arrive by.

We'll send out passes again in the next couple of days, so keep an eye on your inbox.

[turbocab]

Anyone driving down from the Calais on Friday morning around 8.30am?

[a17vts]

turbocab said:

Anyone driving down from the Calais on Friday morning around 8.30am?

I'm on the 08.36hrs crossing from Folkstone to Calais, arriving at Calais at 10:11 but hoping to catch an earlier train.

[Adam Betteridge]

The next set of passes have been sent this afternoon. If anyone hasn't got theirs yet, please ping me a message and I'll get it over to you right away.