Camping near the airport.....
Discussion
We’ve camped for years at Club Valan for the 24 hours. Very conveniently located outside the entrance to Le Mans airport. Unfortunately, the people running it have retired and the new owners have pulled out.
There is a campsite that is located next to ours - again, just after the exit to the airport.
Worth a punt..... does anyone know the name of the site/operators? Much appreciated in advance if anyone knows. If not, we will have to start a search for a new home
There is a campsite that is located next to ours - again, just after the exit to the airport.
Worth a punt..... does anyone know the name of the site/operators? Much appreciated in advance if anyone knows. If not, we will have to start a search for a new home
No problem..... it’s run by the airport. 30 euros per night for 2 people on a pay as you go. It’s secure and there is a fab eatery that is set up next door where we’ve grabbed some lunch once back from the GBW. As mentioned, we stayed for years at Club Valan and 5 years ago they introduced the free bus shuttle that started from the site and dropped us at the entrance to the circuit. It was only a 20 minute walk into the centre of Arnage as well.
I have the contact details of the airport person if that helps anyone.
However, we’ve opted for the Village on the Curves this year. A change of scene to be based on track and still an easy amble into Arnage on the D92 (where we usually head on Thursday and Friday at some point). I can take or leave Le Mans centre on a Friday, but Arnage is always a must visit as we catch up with lots of people. Never done Friday night at the circuit though, so that might be an option if recommended?
I have the contact details of the airport person if that helps anyone.
However, we’ve opted for the Village on the Curves this year. A change of scene to be based on track and still an easy amble into Arnage on the D92 (where we usually head on Thursday and Friday at some point). I can take or leave Le Mans centre on a Friday, but Arnage is always a must visit as we catch up with lots of people. Never done Friday night at the circuit though, so that might be an option if recommended?
No worries.....
Email Laurence Chaize on lchaize@lemans.cci.fr. He’s the contact at the airport. You can’t beat 30 euros per night for 2 people and a pitch. I’d have been happy to stay here too, but we fancied a change of scene, and Arnage centre looks to be about the same walk from village on the curves compared to club valan.
Shame it’s come to an end..... there were plenty of people I talked to who had stayed at Valan for years and years, and who will now need a new home.
I remember your defender as well!
Email Laurence Chaize on lchaize@lemans.cci.fr. He’s the contact at the airport. You can’t beat 30 euros per night for 2 people and a pitch. I’d have been happy to stay here too, but we fancied a change of scene, and Arnage centre looks to be about the same walk from village on the curves compared to club valan.
Shame it’s come to an end..... there were plenty of people I talked to who had stayed at Valan for years and years, and who will now need a new home.
I remember your defender as well!
No worries,
It’s a small ‘l’
The eatery is right outside the airport entrance. It was their first year, but they will be there again. It was all fresh cooked/prepared local produce, beer and cheeses. We popped in after coming back from the GBW. The lunch was lovely and lined the stomach nicely ahead of the walk to Arnage.
village on the curves looks good. We are not taking the food package, but the prospect of private viewing, cheap quality beer and hot showers is too good to pass up. Le Mans circuit village is a short walk, as is Arnage, and we are well placed for a night shift stint at Arnage/Indianapolis (my favourite part of the circuit)
It’s a small ‘l’
The eatery is right outside the airport entrance. It was their first year, but they will be there again. It was all fresh cooked/prepared local produce, beer and cheeses. We popped in after coming back from the GBW. The lunch was lovely and lined the stomach nicely ahead of the walk to Arnage.
village on the curves looks good. We are not taking the food package, but the prospect of private viewing, cheap quality beer and hot showers is too good to pass up. Le Mans circuit village is a short walk, as is Arnage, and we are well placed for a night shift stint at Arnage/Indianapolis (my favourite part of the circuit)
Good that you are sorted - you’ll find it a gteat spot!
Great to see Spirit of Club Valan website as well.... although I don’t think that the picture of the Lambo is at the site (far too many trees).
For the sake of a few weeks we would have likely booked there..... after 24 hours of being by the track and (likely) zero sleep we may well be heading back there next year!
Great to see Spirit of Club Valan website as well.... although I don’t think that the picture of the Lambo is at the site (far too many trees).
For the sake of a few weeks we would have likely booked there..... after 24 hours of being by the track and (likely) zero sleep we may well be heading back there next year!
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