Circuit de la Sarthe, Motor racing circuit in Le Mans, France
The Circuit de la Sarthe spans 13.626 kilometers through Le Mans, combining private racing sections with public roads that remain accessible during non-racing periods.
The circuit opened in 1923 with its first 24-hour race featuring 33 cars from 18 manufacturers, where Lagache and Leonard secured victory in their Chenard-Walker.
The Musée des 24 Heures du Mans at the main entrance displays historical racing vehicles, trophies, and memorabilia from decades of motorsport competition.
The circuit accommodates 100,000 spectators with designated viewing areas, parking facilities, and direct access through regular tram services from Le Mans city center.
Drivers spend 85 percent of their lap time at full throttle, creating extreme demands on engines and drivetrains across the 38 turns of the track.
Location: Le Mans
Inception: 1923
Operator: ACO
Address: Pl. Luigi Chinetti, 72019 Le Mans, France 72019 Le Mans
Phone: +33243402424
Website: http://lemans.org/en
GPS coordinates: 47.94986,0.20753
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:36
These racing circuits represent the pinnacle of motorsport. From Daytona to Suzuka, each track offers technical features and history that make it distinct. The circuits host international championships and provide the setting for significant moments in racing.
Le Mans features architectural heritage including a racing circuit, a medieval cathedral, museums, and Roman monuments. The city retains buildings from the Middle Ages, with half-timbered houses and religious structures. The area also includes natural spaces with parks, botanical gardens, and bodies of water that support outdoor activities.
Bugatti Circuit
493 m
L'Abbaye de l'Epau
5.3 km
Antarès
1.6 km
Musée des 24 Heures du Mans
793 m
Gué de Maulny
4.8 km
Hôpital Etoc-Demazy
5 km
Site archéologique d'Allonnes
4.1 km
Avenue Bollée
5.3 km
Sanctuaire de Mars Mullo
3.7 km
Hôtel-Dieu de Coëffort
5.1 km
The Water House (Arche de la Nature)
5.4 km
Arboretum de la Grand Prée
2.1 km
Autogare du Mans
5.7 km
Pont des Vendéens
3.9 km
Golf des 24 Heures
4.7 km
Parc de la Préfecture
5.7 km
Ludykid
1.8 km
Musée Vert
4.1 km
Église Saint-Bertrand du Mans
4.9 km
Château des Hunaudières
1.5 km
Cadran solaire de la Groirie
10.6 km
Tour solaire
5.3 km
Golf des Hunaudières
4.8 km
Église du Christ-Sauveur du Mans
3.1 km
Église Saint-Bernard de Sablons
4.6 km
Église Saint-Martin d'Allonnes
4.4 km
Église de la Vierge de Spay
5.1 km
Église Saint-Martin de Pontlieue
4 kmReviews
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