Le Mans Museum

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I realise I've sold it short of its full title, but what's the museum like? We're thinking about stopping in there while we're down for the Classic. Is it worth the effort?

Andy

[Nick M]

Definitely.

Some of it initially seems a bit out of place, because it's not purely about Le Mans, but the history of motoring in general, but the collection of cars is pretty broad and there are some real gems in there.

There's lots of subtle things in there, such as the names on the side of some of the cars, of drivers who might not be around any more.

When we were in there during the weekend of the main race last month, we were lucky enough to see John Fitch being interviewed in front of the No. 3 Corvette which he'd driven to a class victory 50 years before.

For €8 it's worth a look.

[LoudV8]

It is worth a look. We went on the Monday morning after the race as we had late ferry crossings. Some cars were missing as they were on display elsewhere. Allow 2-3 hours. Also only €6 if you are (with) an ACO member.

[//j17]

I can't say it's somewhere you would regret skipping if you didn't go but, if you have a late ferry, a desire for a clean toilet and to escape the heat for some air conditioned cool you won't feel ripped-off either.

[Longers]

As has been said already it's worth a look but I would wait and see what time you have first... At the regular 24hr it's nice to have a look at the historic cars in there. However at The Classic there is much much more to see off the track than at the 24hr in June; with approx 7000 cars from 140 different car clubs dotted around the Bugatti circuit you'll not be short of impressive machinery to look at. If you think you'll go to the 24hr in future I'd be tempted leave the museum until then