Suggestions for LM2019 Stag Weekend
Discussion
Hi,
I'm hoping that now might be a good time to ask these questions as everyone is on the come-down from the big weekend...
I'm planning my mates stag weekend and seeing as he's a motor sport fan, I thought that Le Mans might be a good idea. The groom isn't the biggest of drinkers, but most of the rest of the group are. Not all of them are particularly into motor sport either.
I'm looking for some recommendations on which would be the best campsite for atmosphere and not feeling guilty for making noise when coming back in the early hours.
Also, where is the best place to go for tickets? I've emailed Brian at 1st Tickets a few weeks ago for some advice along these lines, but haven't heard back from him yet.
I know that there's a 24/7 tram service into Le Mans itself - what's this like for clubs and pubs? My experience of most other French provincial towns is that they're terrible for this kind of thing. I'm aware that there's plenty of entertainment on within the track area, but it'd be nice to be able to mix things up and not do the same things each night.
I'd really appreciate any pearls of wisdom you've got as none of the stag party have ever been to Le Mans, but I'm obviously keen to ensure that we plan a great trip, rather than just feel our way through it.
I'm hoping that now might be a good time to ask these questions as everyone is on the come-down from the big weekend...
I'm planning my mates stag weekend and seeing as he's a motor sport fan, I thought that Le Mans might be a good idea. The groom isn't the biggest of drinkers, but most of the rest of the group are. Not all of them are particularly into motor sport either.
I'm looking for some recommendations on which would be the best campsite for atmosphere and not feeling guilty for making noise when coming back in the early hours.
Also, where is the best place to go for tickets? I've emailed Brian at 1st Tickets a few weeks ago for some advice along these lines, but haven't heard back from him yet.
I know that there's a 24/7 tram service into Le Mans itself - what's this like for clubs and pubs? My experience of most other French provincial towns is that they're terrible for this kind of thing. I'm aware that there's plenty of entertainment on within the track area, but it'd be nice to be able to mix things up and not do the same things each night.
I'd really appreciate any pearls of wisdom you've got as none of the stag party have ever been to Le Mans, but I'm obviously keen to ensure that we plan a great trip, rather than just feel our way through it.
I'm surprised. Everyone I know who's been to Le Mans has said that it would make a great stag weekend and that there's concerts, fairground etc. for people who aren't particularly keen.
Indeed, even those who are keen on motorsport are likely to only sit and spectate for half an hour or so every few hours.
Indeed, even those who are keen on motorsport are likely to only sit and spectate for half an hour or so every few hours.
There's a lot of assumptions being made here - I've obviously touched a bit of a nerve with many people.
To put things into perspective - I understand the preparation which is needed to have a good time - my stepdad goes each year and his group take 2 cars and a support van full of beer, food, BBQ, etc. etc. - we would be adopting the same approach.
There would be approx. 15 people on the stag do. Of those, there are 3 who aren't motorsport fans/petrolheads. Obviously majority rules, but I want to do my best to ensure that they still enjoy themselves as much as possible.
When I tentatively made the suggestion to the Groom of going to Le Mans, his response was 'brilliant, if I were booking my own my stag, that's exactly what I'd do' - obviously I need to respect his wishes and I know that the rest of the group will be the same.
With regards to his drinking - it's not that he's tee-total. Just that he tends to be spent after 5 pints, whereas the rest of us will just keep going - not that he'll be sober.
I was hoping for some advice on which the best campsites were and any local knowledge of Le Mans itself, but clearly that won't be forthcoming.
To put things into perspective - I understand the preparation which is needed to have a good time - my stepdad goes each year and his group take 2 cars and a support van full of beer, food, BBQ, etc. etc. - we would be adopting the same approach.
There would be approx. 15 people on the stag do. Of those, there are 3 who aren't motorsport fans/petrolheads. Obviously majority rules, but I want to do my best to ensure that they still enjoy themselves as much as possible.
When I tentatively made the suggestion to the Groom of going to Le Mans, his response was 'brilliant, if I were booking my own my stag, that's exactly what I'd do' - obviously I need to respect his wishes and I know that the rest of the group will be the same.
With regards to his drinking - it's not that he's tee-total. Just that he tends to be spent after 5 pints, whereas the rest of us will just keep going - not that he'll be sober.
I was hoping for some advice on which the best campsites were and any local knowledge of Le Mans itself, but clearly that won't be forthcoming.
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