Join us for the 101st Anniversary
24 HEURES du MANS
The World’s Most Famous Motor Race Experience
Not until you have been here can you comprehend the sheer enormity and magnificence of this event. Witness the electrifying 65 car grid start. Experience the surreal atmosphere that descends as dusk falls. Enjoy the unrivalled spectacle as the greatest sports car marques on earth, headlights blazing, scream into the night at speeds topping 230 mph. Live through the triumphs and the setbacks that culminate in a highly charged and always emotive finish, 24 hard-fought hours later.
This is no ordinary race hospitality package – This is a truly 5-star “behind-the-scenes” opportunity to be involved in the heart of the action with Le Mans veteran race driver hosts, Robin Donovan and Derek Bell MBE, in the paddock, around the circuit and in the pits. Not only will you be privileged guests of a well-known competing race team, but you will also be there to witness PORSCHE’s attempt to retake the title against the worlds very best.
A Once in a Lifetime Experience, sign-up NOW! The 101st Le Mans will be THE Racing Experience. Not to be Missed by die-hard Racing Enthusiasts!
What’s Included
- Charles de Gaulle Airport pick up and return
- VIP Transfer to Le Mans – Luxury Motor Coach, or First Class Train with Guide
- Exclusive “Heart of the Action” VIP Hospitality overlooking the 65 car grid
- With 5 Star panoramic viewing of the start line, the pits and the dramatic first corner
- Hosted by former 14 x Le Mans and Porsche Driver: Robin Donovan
- Celebrity Guest – 5 x Le Mans winner and Porsche legend: Derek Bell MBE
- Multi-lingual guides and drivers to escort you throughout your stay
- Superb private Château accommodations – close to the circuit – a key element!
- All VIP meals fully inclusive – at the track, Château and “downtown”
- Pre-race welcome party & post-race celebration BBQ
- Downtown “Grand Drivers Parade” viewing & hospitality
- Private Radio Le Mans post-parade “Star Party” with celebrity guests
- Executive crew bus shuttle service throughout your stay
- Inner circle pre-race grid-walk with the drivers, press and celebrities
- Special Race Team Paddock enclosure & Pit garage “Super-Passes”
- Privileged “team only” pit access visits during the race
- Spectacular VIP Helicopter over-flights of the circuit during the race
- Stunning night-time VIP shuttle bus track tour
- Awesome Mulsanne Straight close-up viewing – 230 mph 15 feet from you!
PLUS:
- Welcome “Radio Le Mans” Goody bag on arrival
- Team Le Mans shirts, flight bags and caps
Itinerary
DAY 1 - Depart from Home
Sunday, June 9 –Depart from your home for your overnight flight to Paris CDG airport France
DAY 2 - Let the Adventure Begin
Monday, June 10
- Meet & Greet at Airport Arrivals
- Exclusive transfer to Chateau accommodations
- Mid-journey lunch in the cathedral city of Chartres
- Chateau champagne reception on arrival
- Transfers to Le Mans town center
- Gastronomic welcome dinner in Le Mans town center
- Overnight at chateau
DAY 3 - History & Discovery Day
Tuesday, June 11
- Breakfast at the chateau
- Robin Donovan Le Mans driver commented lap of the 10km road part of the circuit
- Le Mans Museum tour finishing with a visit to official ACO shop for souvenirs
- Lunch at the renowned ‘Hotel de France’ in Chartre-sur-le-Loire
- A favorite hangout for many famous teams and drivers for decades
- Circuit familiarisation afternoon – pit walk, driver autograph sessions, view pit-stop challenge competition
- Dinner at ‘Le Baraque a Boeuf’ restaurant in the picturesque 15th century Le Mans ‘old quarter’
- Overnight at chateau
DAY 4 - Loire Valley Tour
Wednesday, June 12
- Breakfast at Chateau
- Transfer to the picture postcard town of Amboise set in the very heart of the Loire Valley
- Visit Caves Ambacia, tour the wine cellars where you enjoy wine tasting hosted by the house sommelier
- Bistro L’Oppidum lunch overlooking the celebrated River Loire
- Then visit one of the most famous renaissance castles in the Loire, the 500-year-old Chateau Chenonceau
- Return to the circuit for night-time practice and qualifying
- Light dinner at your Panoramic hospitality base
- Overnight at chateau
DAY 5 - D Day Normandy Beaches Visit
Thursday, June 13
- Breakfast at Chateau
- Early morning transfer to Normandy
- Visit D-Day sites to include: Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, Dog Green, and Coleville U.S. Cemetery
- Observe final hours of Le Mans practice on circuit
- Panoramic VIP dinner
- Overnight at Chateau
DAY 6 - Legends Lunch & Drivers Parade
Friday, June 14
- Breakfast at the Chateau
- Visit pit lane and garages; watch teams practice pit stops
- Legends lunch with 5-time Le Mans winner and Porsche legend Derek Bell MBE on the Mulsanne
- View the downtown ‘Grande Parade des Pilotes’ from exclusive facility right on the start line
- With cocktails, canapes, and live jazz band
- See all the competing drivers in vintage cars, dancing girls, costumed musicians, and marching bands
- Enjoy post parade ‘Star’ party hosted by Radio Le Mans commentators
- Interviews with current and past Le Mans drivers, dinner, and live music
- Overnight at Chateau
DAY 7 - RACE DAY
Saturday, June 15
- Breakfast at Chateau
- Transfer to circuit and VIP hospitality base overlooking the grid and all the pre-race parades and festivities
- Lunch at Panoramic hospitality base viewing all the start-line pre-race parades and festivities
- Privileged pre-race grid walk – mixing with the drivers, press, stars and celebrities on the start line
- Witness the GRAND START from your panoramic position
- Enjoy a spectacular, early evening, helicopter ride around the full 13km circuit during the racing
- Buffet dinner served from 6pm onward, refreshments continually available in hospitality base throughout
- Visit the pits at night; view action-packed refuelling and driver change stops
- VIP shuttle to dramatic points around circuit such as Indianapolis, Arnage and Mulsanne
- Witness the cars with headlights blazing, racing into the night at speeds in excess of 220 mph
- Your choice – head get back to the Chateau or stay as long as you wish
- Transfers are available throughout the night
DAY 8 - GRAND FINISH
Sunday, June 16
- Breakfast at Chateau
- Circuit transfers to Panoramic hospitality base
- VIP Panoramic lunch served from 12pm onward
- Witness the final dash to the checkered flag with panoramic views of finish line and podium
- Post-race champagne celebration as you witness the throngs of spectators descend onto the track
- Transfer back to the Chateau to enjoy chef-prepared dinner or outdoor BBQ
DAY 9 - Departures and Farewells
Monday, June 17
- Breakfast at the Chateau
- High-speed TGV and/or executive coach transfer back to Charles de Gaulle airport for return flight