Know before you go

• The race starts on Saturday afternoon and finishes 24 hours later. Scrutineering in the old town and the drivers parade on Friday are free and worth seeing.
• Campsites around the circuit are the classic way to do the weekend; hotels in Le Mans sell out a year ahead, and Tours, Angers and even Paris (55 minutes by TGV) are alternatives.

Airport to Circuit de la Sarthe

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

Tram T1 runs from Le Mans station to the circuit; on race weekend extra trams and shuttles run all night.

Public transport directions to Circuit de la Sarthe

Where to stay by budget

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 9 June to 14 June. 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 race weekend schedule for 10 to 13 June 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Family-friendly picks

• Papéa Parc theme park.
• Spaycific'Zoo.

Evening and day-trip tours

After dark

• Circuit village and campsites party all race weekend.

4 tours worth booking for 24 Hours of Le Mans

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

• 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

Questions people ask

When is 24 Hours of Le Mans 2027?

The next edition is 10 to 13 June 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Circuit de la Sarthe?

Fly into Paris (CDG has direct TGV trains to Le Mans in about 1.5 hours) or Nantes (1.5 hours by car). Tram T1 runs from Le Mans station to the circuit; on race weekend extra trams and shuttles run all night.

Where should I stay for 24 Hours of Le Mans?

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

What can we do between sessions at 24 Hours of 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 24 Hours of 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 Circuit de la Sarthe from Le Mans centre?

About 8 km in a straight line. Tram T1 runs from Le Mans station to the circuit; on race weekend extra trams and shuttles run all night.

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