Stutopia Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 On the way back from Barca now. Stopped in Bordeaux and tomorrow heading to Le Mans and Rouen, is it worth hitting Le Mans when there's no racing on? Anything to see anyone can recommend? I don't know the area so links would be ace, there any good photos ops and historic sites? Any other driving roads around Northern France whilst I'm here? Thanks gang. Quote
Ekona Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 You can drive a lot of the circuit from the Mulsanne straight down to the Porsche Curves, and definitely try and visit the museum there: It's the best I've ever been to, much better than any in the UK. You can grab a sneaky pic of your car in front of the main gate too if you don't mind being cheeky Don't forget to do the Normandy beaches over everything else (LM included) if you have time. No matter what time of year, they're breathtakingly emotional. 1 Quote
WhackyWill Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 Yes as Ekona said you can drive at least 70% of the circuit, and there is always some team testing on the Bugatti circuit which is the rest of it, Museum is great, also go to the cafe on the Mulsanne straight for lunch. or if you have a few bob go to lunch at the golf club at the end of the Mulsanne, non members welcome. Enjoy. Quote
Stutopia Posted January 3, 2014 Author Posted January 3, 2014 Top tip fellas, big thanks. The museum was amazeballz and we got to drive around the place for 3 euro and take some snaps, bargain. Can't wait to get back on it on Gran Turismo. couple of quick snaps. Proper photos are on my camera. Sadly no time to get up to the beaches, but they are already earmarked for another battlefields road trip. Quote
Ekona Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 Told you it was good I've got that same snap of the map from my visit there five years back, bloody nightmare to capture properly due to the light in the room! Quote
glrnet Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 Think I'll be in touch with Dan if we drive down to south of France again next year to get the low down on the Normandy beaches, always wanted to do that. Quote
Ekona Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 Think I'll be in touch with Dan if we drive down to south of France again next year to get the low down on the Normandy beaches, always wanted to do that. You really should mate, I know I bang on about it but it's such a powerful area to visit. You'd love it. 1 Quote
WhackyWill Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 Think I'll be in touch with Dan if we drive down to south of France again next year to get the low down on the Normandy beaches, always wanted to do that. You really should mate, I know I bang on about it but it's such a powerful area to visit. You'd love it. My Grandfather spend a while there during the War... Quote
rothers2901 Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 Calling into the Le Mans museum in June whilst on my way to the Vendee. Cant wait. 1week touring round the area before driving back to Bruge for two nights then the ferry back to Hull. Quote
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