I know it's a little early but these things take a little planning.

Plan A
We put the 7's on the Motorail in Hertogenbosch (Netherlands) to Livorno & Alessandria in Italy.
That puts us under 200 miles from Lake Como for a days R&R before an epic drive through the alps to Le Mans.
The good news is it does not look that expensive either.
http://www.seat61.com/Motorail.htm#Auto%20Slaap%20Trein

The frenchy is jealous of your motivation we understand why Le Mans belongs to you

G'Day to you Frenchy
Oh one just has to be motivated when it comes to Le Mans and especially the Classic, i mean what is not to like?

For a start there are the great driving roads and we do like a corner or two
The French are always so enthusiastic too when we are on the road, add in great food, booze, proper coffee, a little sunshine and great driving buddies. We just can't go wrong.

So why not extend the driving to add more corners and a few mountain roads, this all adds up to an epic adventure that will be talked about when we are sitting on our rocking chairs in years to come, telling all the youngsters in there electric road rockets exactly what a proper boat in a 7 with a proper fire breathing combustion engine is all about.

And then the is Le Mans itself, just a magic place for any car enthusiast.
The only problem is coming home at the end and trying to get back to normal.
Seems rude not to take a piece of Le Mans home with you

Any thoughts?

I'm wondering about using Eurostar from the UK to get somewhere, and then drive back to Le Mans...

Where does Eurostar go?

it seems in obligation if you want to enjoy the real Calvados

Not sure Eurostar will take us where we want to go

Fly cars to The Gaza Strip - make peace- drive back stopping at Le Mans on the way !

The Raghead Rag it Blat

Sensible input only please.

Sorted...

Actually, that's an idea I like!

Is that the bad mad way round can we have a day at the beach , I'll bring my bucket and spade.

The thinking here was "less ferry, more driving". Suggested trip:

• Day 1: Cherbourg -> (eg) Saint-Nazaire area, via wibbly coastal roads, with beach/bar stops
• Day 2: -> Hotel La Vielle Maison, stay for 2 (or maybe 3) nights, spend time chilling by the pool and exploring local roads
• Day 4: -> Le Bounty, via this year's excellent route
• Day 5: Blat to Hotel De France for lunch
• Day 6&7: Le Mans Historic
• Day 8: -> Cherbourg -> Blighty

Stuart7

Wot no biblical rain ! sounds like a plan is in the making ,can I go as soon as my leg is fixed.

I like it apart from the lack of mountains.
I thought that was the sort of thing we had in mind for next year, but without the Classic.