What to do at the 24 Hours of Le Mans: where to sleep near the circuit
Every June, the Sarthe circuit hosts one of the most legendary endurance races in the world. If you are looking for authentic accommodation 35 minutes from the Le Mans circuit, far from crowded campsites and overpriced hotels, La Sellerie de la Goupillère is your refuge in the Perche Sarthois. (Reading: 4 min)
Every year, in June, the Sarthe circuit transforms into the world epicenter of motor racing. The 24 Hours of Le Mans attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators from all over the world, and finding quality accommodation near the circuit can quickly become a headache.
Saturated hotels, crowded campsites, prices multiplied by five: the week of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of the most tense times of the year for accommodation in Sarthe. This is where a characterful gîte like La Sellerie de la Goupillère comes into its own – quiet, spacious, and just 35 minutes from the circuit via the A11 motorway.
Authentic accommodation 35 minutes from the Le Mans circuit
Located in the town of Tuffé Val de la Chéronne, away from the hustle and bustle of Le Mans, the Domaine de la Goupillère offers a lordly living environment in the heart of Perche Sarthois. La Sellerie, a gîte set up in the historic outbuildings of the château, accommodates up to 4 people in an extraordinary natural and heritage environment.
Access to the 24 Hours circuit is simple: join Le Mans via the RN 138 or the A11 motorway, and you are at the circuit in less than 40 minutes. In the evening, you return to sleep far from the noise of the engines and the crowds, in the absolute silence of the Huisne valley - a rare luxury during the week of the race.
Organize your stay during the 24 Hours week
The program for the 24 Hours of Le Mans extends over an entire week. The first free practice sessions (Le Mans day) take place on Tuesday and Wednesday. The night-time qualifying tests – the famous “White Nights” – are held on Thursday evening. The race itself starts on Saturday at 4 p.m. and ends on Sunday at 4 p.m. From La Goupillère, you can choose the sessions that suit you and return to rest between two sessions.
We recommend a minimum stay of 4 nights to fully enjoy the race week. Demand for accommodation near Le Mans is very high from January onwards - don't wait to book your accommodation in Sarthe for the 2027 24 Hours.
Recharge your batteries in the deep Sarthe between two sessions
Between a night of racing and the day of Sunday, the setting of La Goupillère is ideal for recovering. A walk in the estate's 250 hectares of woods, breakfast with local Sarthois products delivered on request, or a simple nap in the wisteria pergola: the nature of Perche takes care of recharging the batteries before returning to the circuit.
The Perche Sarthois forest, the Huisne valley and medieval towns like Tuffé and La Ferté-Bernard are within reach of a few kilometers. Quiet café terraces and restaurants serving Sarthe specialties, rillettes, rillauds, boudin blanc, complete the experience of a stay in the heart of Sarthe.
Practical advice for booking
Availability around the 24 Hours of Le Mans goes very quickly – sometimes a year in advance. La Sellerie de la Goupillère applies a minimum stay of 4 nights during the event period, and a specific event rate. Consult the availability calendar on our site and book now for June 2027. For groups or special requests, contact us directly by email.