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| Mick Clark Member Since: 20 Dec 2009 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 75   
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I have been going for the last 25 years and its a great experience.
The main camp site is massive and gets very busy. For this reason I would suggest a ground tent so if you need to go to the supermarket for beer and food you have a tent to come back to. If you have a roof tent you could come back to the campsite and find your space has gone. If you can get there Thurs or Fri all the better as you have more choice as to were to pitch your Tent. Le Mans is a learning curve. You have to go and then see what you need to do and bring for the next year. Go for it, your son will love it. Mick |
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1st Feb 2015 7:58am |
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| Gareth Member Since: 12 Dec 2011 Location: Bramhall Posts: 1102 
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I'm going this year. Driving down in the D4 on Thursday with 3 mates, camping at Bleu Nord. Driving home on Monday. Iv'e been before and its a fun weekend. Not much sleep will be had!
Keep an eye out for a white D4 with DISCO4 forum sticker, and come and have a beer.  2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
1966 S2a 109 aka Betsy 1968 S2a 88 aka Bob 2014 Jaaaag F Type 3.0 Supercharged. |
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1st Feb 2015 8:32am |
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| mrandmrsh Member Since: 31 May 2010 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 692 
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Thanks for the tips. Re: ground tent to save our space, never thought of that. Great tip.
GarethR: we will hunt you down, a Yorkshireman never misses the offer of a beer 
C 2015 110 USW XS in Santorini with premium contrast leather seats in tan/black, black headlining and with Dual Finish alloys (in the garage, now on Wolf rims with Goodyear MT/Rs) 2012 '62' 2.2 X-Tech 110 USW now gone ... 1984 90 soft top with full roll cage, 200 tdi engine etc now sold 2012 USW XS 2.2 "FUU" now gone.... |
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1st Feb 2015 9:23am |
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| carrotbay Member Since: 18 Aug 2013 Location: Northants, UK Posts: 699 
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We went last year in my 110 with the 2 boys. We ended up camping on the Porsche curves through 'travel Destinations'. It wasn't the cheapest, but great campsite, on the circuit, clean facilities, bar and food .. Couldn't have been better.
http://www.lemansrace.com/le-mans-24-hours...-campsite/ Unfortunately can't go this year due to GCSEs  2008 Defender 110 XS SW - M57N2 / 6HP28X |
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1st Feb 2015 9:54am |
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| mrandmrsh Member Since: 31 May 2010 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 692
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We are getting in before school work hots up. £800 for the two of us! Eek, looks great though.
C 2015 110 USW XS in Santorini with premium contrast leather seats in tan/black, black headlining and with Dual Finish alloys (in the garage, now on Wolf rims with Goodyear MT/Rs) 2012 '62' 2.2 X-Tech 110 USW now gone ... 1984 90 soft top with full roll cage, 200 tdi engine etc now sold 2012 USW XS 2.2 "FUU" now gone.... |
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1st Feb 2015 10:13am |
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| ti-fat-man Member Since: 08 Feb 2009 Location: Bedford Posts: 517 
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I had it on my 'bucket list' to go once. So went in '11 and couldn't help going back in '12,'13 and last year.
Eash year I get a little more knowledge of my surroudings, but last year was by far the best, because I took a bicycle. I figure the whole event kinda like a motor sport Centerparc. With a bike you can easliy get to all the great viewing points. Into town for a few beers. Go to the supermarkets and get some baguattes & cheese and generally mouch about the place. Especially the wed>fri ... Ohh and then there's a race ... I'm outbound on the tuesday
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1st Feb 2015 10:22am |
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| ti-fat-man Member Since: 08 Feb 2009 Location: Bedford Posts: 517
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and if were lucky, a hat, sunnies and suncream ...
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1st Feb 2015 10:26am |
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| Marky Boy Member Since: 25 Oct 2013 Location: Maidenhead Posts: 96
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We're going with Team Langoustine again and staying on the inside of Tetre Rouge. Plus 1 for the bike idea, this year the rules are folding bikes for under £40 and team colours.
I enjoy the Friday evening drivers parade in town. Get the tram in from Antares and enjoy a few beers.😜 |
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1st Feb 2015 11:10am |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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I went to Le Mans about 10 years ago on a real spur of the moment thing, joining a guy from the Camel Trophy forum who was going down in a Locost and wanted someone to share the fuel bill !
It was awesome
I'd love to do it again this year and take my eldest son, anyone already have a pitch booked that they could sublet (we'll bring plenty of beer and JD) ??? |
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1st Feb 2015 11:13am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5813  
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Always been a 'must do' for me too. Friend from the Dordogne goes every year, stays in one of these super-dooper-uber coach camping things. I've promised I'd go this year, but would certainly prefer doing it in the 110 with fellow Def2.Net campers. Have some petrol head mates in Cham keen to come too. Can we just rock up on the Thurs or or pre-booking a must. As an Estate Agent, a middle of summer weekend is a popular time for viewings, so may have to decide last minute. Any advice?
Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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1st Feb 2015 12:02pm |
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| Marky Boy Member Since: 25 Oct 2013 Location: Maidenhead Posts: 96
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I'm no expert but from what I've learned you'd be lucky to get a camping spot on the Thursday. Entrance tickets are probably ok.
I always marvel at the hardcore nutters who set up camps in some of the surrounding car parks for 3 or 4 days. |
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1st Feb 2015 5:55pm |
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| ti-fat-man Member Since: 08 Feb 2009 Location: Bedford Posts: 517
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all packed and off for the tunnel, early tuesday morning.
excited ...
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7th Jun 2015 9:22pm |
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| Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897 
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Le Mans should be on everyones must do once in a lifetime list but, beware, it could be addictive.
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8th Jun 2015 12:49am |
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| carrotbay Member Since: 18 Aug 2013 Location: Northants, UK Posts: 699
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I agree with that. I have withdrawal symptoms this year. He better pass these bloody GCSEs! 2008 Defender 110 XS SW - M57N2 / 6HP28X
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8th Jun 2015 5:55am |
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