French MotoGP (Le Mans) 2027: race weekend guide and things to do nearby

14 to 16 May 2027 · ProvisionalLe Mans, France

French MotoGP (Le Mans) fills Le Mans with fans for three days, but the track only runs for a few hours a day. Practice starts around lunchtime, qualifying leaves the morning free and the day after the race is open. This guide fills those gaps.

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Know before you go

Le Mans is 55 minutes from Paris by TGV, so a day trip from Paris works if hotels are full.

Airport to Bugatti Circuit, Le Mans

Fly into Paris (CDG has direct TGV trains to Le Mans in about 1.5 hours) or Nantes (1.5 hours by car).

Tram line T1 runs from Le Mans station to the circuit (Antarès stop) in about 25 minutes.

Public transport directions to Bugatti Circuit, Le Mans

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Station area	Business hotels near the TGV and the tram to the circuit.
Mid-range	Cité Plantagenêt	Old town guesthouses.
Splurge	Châteaux of the Sarthe and Loire	Château hotels 30 to 60 minutes away.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Ibis Le Mans Centre Gare Nord
Mid-range: Hotel Concorde Le Mans
Splurge: Château de la Barre

Links search the nights from 13 May to 17 May. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual MotoGP weekend schedule for 14 to 16 May 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Arrival day

Thursday 13 May

Nothing on track that matters yet. Check in, then use the afternoon.

Half-dayLoire wine tasting Half day · Food
Vouvray and Chinon cellars.
EatMarché des Jacobins Big market by the cathedral (Wednesday, Friday, Sunday)

Practice day

Friday 14 May

First practice rarely starts before lunchtime, so the morning is free.

Half-dayLe Mans old town guided walk Half day · Family
Timbered houses and the cathedral.
EatOld town crêperies Galettes in the Cité Plantagenêt

Qualifying day

Saturday 15 May

Support races fill the morning. Skip them for a slow start in town and reach the track after lunch.

Easy outing24 Hours Museum Half day · Indoor · Family
Cars from every era of the race, by the circuit.
FreeCité Plantagenêt and the Roman walls.

Race day

Sunday 16 May

Go to the track early and stay after the flag: leaving straight away means the worst of the traffic.

After darkCircuit village and campsites party all race weekend.

The day after

Monday 17 May

A full free day before the flight home. This is the best day for a longer trip out of town.

Full dayLoire Valley châteaux day trip Full day · Family
Chambord and Chenonceau, 1.5 hours away.
EatRillettes du Mans The local pork spread at every market

Family-friendly picks

Full day · Family

Loire Valley châteaux day trip

Chambord and Chenonceau, 1.5 hours away.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Le Mans old town guided walk

Timbered houses and the cathedral.

See times and prices

Half day · Indoor · Family

24 Hours Museum

Cars from every era of the race, by the circuit.

See times and prices

Papéa Parc theme park.
Spaycific'Zoo.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day · Family

Loire Valley châteaux day trip

Chambord and Chenonceau, 1.5 hours away.

See times and prices

After dark

Circuit village and campsites party all race weekend.

4 tours worth booking for French MotoGP (Le Mans)

Tour	Length	Good for
Loire Valley châteaux day trip	Full day	Families
Loire wine tasting	Half day	Food lovers
Le Mans old town guided walk	Half day	Families
24 Hours Museum	Half day	Bad weather, Families

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Old town crêperies Galettes in the Cité Plantagenêt
Rillettes du Mans The local pork spread at every market
Marché des Jacobins Big market by the cathedral (Wednesday, Friday, Sunday)

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Indoor · Family

24 Hours Museum

Cars from every era of the race, by the circuit.

See times and prices

24 Hours Museum.
Tessé Museum.

Getting around on event days

Tram T1 links the station, centre and circuit.
Uber, Bolt and G7 taxis work in French cities.
SNCF TGV and Ouigo trains link the big cities; book on SNCF Connect.

Day trips from Le Mans

Loire châteaux: 1 to 1.5 hours
Paris: 55 minutes by TGV

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for French MotoGP (Le Mans).

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is French MotoGP (Le Mans) 2027?

The next edition is 14 to 16 May 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Bugatti Circuit, Le Mans?

Fly into Paris (CDG has direct TGV trains to Le Mans in about 1.5 hours) or Nantes (1.5 hours by car). Tram line T1 runs from Le Mans station to the circuit (Antarès stop) in about 25 minutes.

Where should I stay for French MotoGP (Le Mans)?

For most visitors the best base is Cité Plantagenêt: Old town guesthouses.

What can we do between sessions at French MotoGP (Le Mans)?

Good short outings in Le Mans include Le Mans old town guided walk, 24 Hours Museum, Loire wine tasting. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near French MotoGP (Le Mans)?

Family-friendly picks: Le Mans old town guided walk, 24 Hours Museum, Loire Valley châteaux day trip. Papéa Parc theme park.

How far is Bugatti Circuit, Le Mans from Le Mans centre?

About 6 km in a straight line. Tram line T1 runs from Le Mans station to the circuit (Antarès stop) in about 25 minutes.

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