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timcantwell
Le Mans 2010 Sponsor * Moderator
timcantwell
Le Mans 2010 Sponsor * Moderator
We're officially IN.
I made my plane reservations to Paris today. Garrett, Kim and I are flying into Paris on June 9th, arriving in the morning, then off to London Monday morning the 14th after the race. JBG and his lovely wife will likely hang with us for much of the trip. I'm sticking to my plan posted earlier with plans to commute in and out of Paris. I need an absolute guarantee that I can have access to the internet and a business center at a modern hotel to make it work for us, as Garrett needs to get his college school work done daily and I have an IPO launching around that time and need to be available by phone and e-mail fairly frequently. I plan to stay near Charles deGaulle airport at the Hilton or Marriott and take the TGV train to LeMans (They say its 54 minutes, plus tram ride to the track on their website). We plan to tour Paris either Wednesday or Thursday, or both as Mrs. JBG and Garrett have never been there before. LeMans can be a bit of a circus (in a good way) during the race, it is kind of like Vegas - I can only handle two or three days, but I intend to make the most out of my time at the track and with my fine Forum friends. I'm glad that Dave, Chip and others stirred this pot to motivate us to cross the pond this June to have some fun.
I made my plane reservations to Paris today. Garrett, Kim and I are flying into Paris on June 9th, arriving in the morning, then off to London Monday morning the 14th after the race. JBG and his lovely wife will likely hang with us for much of the trip. I'm sticking to my plan posted earlier with plans to commute in and out of Paris. I need an absolute guarantee that I can have access to the internet and a business center at a modern hotel to make it work for us, as Garrett needs to get his college school work done daily and I have an IPO launching around that time and need to be available by phone and e-mail fairly frequently. I plan to stay near Charles deGaulle airport at the Hilton or Marriott and take the TGV train to LeMans (They say its 54 minutes, plus tram ride to the track on their website). We plan to tour Paris either Wednesday or Thursday, or both as Mrs. JBG and Garrett have never been there before. LeMans can be a bit of a circus (in a good way) during the race, it is kind of like Vegas - I can only handle two or three days, but I intend to make the most out of my time at the track and with my fine Forum friends. I'm glad that Dave, Chip and others stirred this pot to motivate us to cross the pond this June to have some fun.
AJB
GT
Margaret and I are confirmed. We plan to be with the full group at the Chateau and with whatever block of tickets are purchased for the race.
I just confirmed with Chip and Dave...
A good friend of mine, Justin Bell ( who won this race back in the 1990's) will be there and will be one of the 'color commentators' for the SPEED channel.
Hopefully we can all hook up and make this a great GTForum team and Family event!
Andy and Margaret Benedict (AJB)
I just confirmed with Chip and Dave...
A good friend of mine, Justin Bell ( who won this race back in the 1990's) will be there and will be one of the 'color commentators' for the SPEED channel.
Hopefully we can all hook up and make this a great GTForum team and Family event!
Andy and Margaret Benedict (AJB)
Midnite Blu
GT Owner #755
No 24hr this year.......
We just can't make it work for this year. Soo, at least I will post our $500. toward GT Forum support..........GO BLU
We just can't make it work for this year. Soo, at least I will post our $500. toward GT Forum support..........GO BLU
timcantwell
Le Mans 2010 Sponsor * Moderator
Hotel done
JBG and I all booked rooms at the Hilton Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, Roissypôle, Rue de Rome, BP16461, Roissy, France 95708 today (Phone: 33-1-4919-7777) Dr. Frank suggested we rent a van (good idea). JBG checked on van rental rates, etc., and it looks good. I'm hoping Dr. Frank can stay with us. It is a good hotel, convenient for all our travel connections and side-trips. Hopefully others who can't do the chateau can stay there as well.
JBG and I all booked rooms at the Hilton Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, Roissypôle, Rue de Rome, BP16461, Roissy, France 95708 today (Phone: 33-1-4919-7777) Dr. Frank suggested we rent a van (good idea). JBG checked on van rental rates, etc., and it looks good. I'm hoping Dr. Frank can stay with us. It is a good hotel, convenient for all our travel connections and side-trips. Hopefully others who can't do the chateau can stay there as well.
Apollo
GT Owner
Thanks Tim! Monica and I still trying to figure out how we are going to pull this off. I will check in with this as we will not be able to the chateau.
fjpikul
GT Owner
Unfortunately, I am out of the picture. I have a conflict with Friday the 11th. I am not happy as I was looking forward to spending time with Tim's wife and convincing StormCat to join the French Foreign Legion. Se le ger?
Blue Moose
GT
I'm really sorry to say it looks like we won't be able to go. We won't know for sure for another few weeks, but the probability is slim. We will be there in spirit!!
Lady Moose
Lady Moose
Neilda
GT Owner
I'm just having a look at the TGV options, the advice from one site says:
"The best public transport to Le Mans is the TGV from Paris. It is cheaper if you just buy on the spot or in advance from their web site. Be warned: these trains frequently sell out! An ordinary return ticket is roughly 35 EUR. The trains from Charles de Gaul take about 1.5hrs; but are rather infrequent. You may also consider a train from the Montparnasse station in south Paris. There is a shuttle bus from the airport (look for Air France bus Paris CDG - Montparnasse or Orly - Montparnasse)...."
It would seem that it's a longer ride from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport to Le Mans.
There is a moderately new TGV station at Massy (30 miles South of your hotel, so may not be practical) and that has six trains to Le Mans every day against four from CDG.
The best station looks to be PARIS-MONTPARNASSE which has the 54 minute train and it looks like 13 fast trains go to Le Mans every day. The station is 20 miles North of your hotel - but frequent trains/shuttles go.
Hope this helps a bit.
"The best public transport to Le Mans is the TGV from Paris. It is cheaper if you just buy on the spot or in advance from their web site. Be warned: these trains frequently sell out! An ordinary return ticket is roughly 35 EUR. The trains from Charles de Gaul take about 1.5hrs; but are rather infrequent. You may also consider a train from the Montparnasse station in south Paris. There is a shuttle bus from the airport (look for Air France bus Paris CDG - Montparnasse or Orly - Montparnasse)...."
It would seem that it's a longer ride from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport to Le Mans.
There is a moderately new TGV station at Massy (30 miles South of your hotel, so may not be practical) and that has six trains to Le Mans every day against four from CDG.
The best station looks to be PARIS-MONTPARNASSE which has the 54 minute train and it looks like 13 fast trains go to Le Mans every day. The station is 20 miles North of your hotel - but frequent trains/shuttles go.
Hope this helps a bit.
Joe Dozzo
Well-known member
I'm still looking into making the trip.
Do we have any updates on local logistics? I see some are staying at the Hilton in Paris.
Any word on the chateau or more local accomodation?
Thanks!
Do we have any updates on local logistics? I see some are staying at the Hilton in Paris.
Any word on the chateau or more local accomodation?
Thanks!
Chateau in LeMans.
Joe,
Chateau is only 20 minutes from the track. Beautiful place, pool, lots of room. You can take a nap in the middle of the race at night and return in the morning. It's the ticket!! :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup
We have a few spaces left. Are you in?
Chip
Joe,
Chateau is only 20 minutes from the track. Beautiful place, pool, lots of room. You can take a nap in the middle of the race at night and return in the morning. It's the ticket!! :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup
We have a few spaces left. Are you in?
Chip
Joe Dozzo
Well-known member
pe2unia
GT
I'm in as well with the wifey and daughter:banana:banana:banana Going to be a week full of GT fun:cheers
ByeEnzo
GT
Can Chip or DBK post some info or PM me about the chateau (website, etc.)? I talked to the missus this am and she seemed interested in going to Paris, etc. Close to deciding on whether to do this. How many nights are Forum members staying at the chateau? Any idea of costs? Trying to stay a few days in Paris also, so I need an idea on how to put this all together. Thanks, AC
dr914
GT Owner
since we had a party of six (relatives and children) we booked this place. It was only I think 123 euros per night for the night of Lemans and within 5 km of the track:
Hotel
Appart'city Le Mans
Address
7 Boulevard Marie et Alexandre Oyon
Le Mans, 72100
France
Phone
+33243574900
Fax
+33243574901
E-mail
lemans@appartcity.com
They still had openings.
Hotel
Appart'city Le Mans
Address
7 Boulevard Marie et Alexandre Oyon
Le Mans, 72100
France
Phone
+33243574900
Fax
+33243574901
lemans@appartcity.com
They still had openings.
Apollo
GT Owner
Hi Guys,
When checking with my friends regarding the chateau, I found out they had already made arrangements for us to stay in France and set up a few customer visits around the schedule so I will not be able to stay in the chateau. Sorry for the late change up.
When checking with my friends regarding the chateau, I found out they had already made arrangements for us to stay in France and set up a few customer visits around the schedule so I will not be able to stay in the chateau. Sorry for the late change up.
GTJIMMY
Permanent Vacation
:bananaDBK,
GT JIMMY here...My son and I are in! Mom has given the green light to blow off H.S. Graduation for this once in a lifetime event.
Two more in the count.I hope this helps. We will make our own way there (air travel).
Just keep us posted as to the local plans.
Jim
GT JIMMY here...My son and I are in! Mom has given the green light to blow off H.S. Graduation for this once in a lifetime event.
Two more in the count.I hope this helps. We will make our own way there (air travel).
Just keep us posted as to the local plans.
Jim