Comfy camping with a bunch of Brits with one car ownership preoccupation in life!                    

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High quality facilities and very tightly organised arrangements                                                  

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We think that the PCGB campsite definitely passes the "Ronseal test" - it does what it says on the tin. Without even reading this review, you can well imagine the fastidious needs of people who will camp here and their slightly obsessive attention to organisational detail. Perhaps we smirk, but if this is the sort of experience you want, this will not disappoint you.

• Pros: High standards of organisation, you will be amongst like minded individuals
• Cons: Possibly lacks the wild atmosphere and fun camping of some other campsites
• Typical camper: Clue - expect the engine to be in the back, or at least the middle of your car.                                                                            

Here is a 2007 update from our own team, who were stuck outside the perimeter of the site for an hour or two on Saturday afternoon this year, whilst the traffic sorted itself out.

Location & Access: Average. The traffic at the entrance can become very difficult owning to the approach to the one way road arrangement that comes into force near the site during the race. Quite why the Police sent the west bound traffic through a field is beyond us.

Camping: If you have just a car and tent this is perfect. Expect to be allocated a very defined space of smaller than average size - after all you are here to watch a motor race or be out and about discussing gear ratios and oil seal failures.

Security: Very good. Porsche owners rightly like to sleep at night knowing that their pride and joy is safe from marauding pikeys. The location of the site also gives it a secure feeling.

Facilities: Whilst we haven't used this site, the organisation here looks very good, especially if you like being organised that is. Expect to be participating in a fixed programme of social events.

Atmosphere: Average. Its not party central, but that's the point of staying here. This is a safe and secure world that's close to the trackside action. Expect people who have very official job titles in the car club to send you lots of emails telling you when to get up and when to go to bed, and what to wear!

We feel that if you want everything organised and you drive a Porsche, its going to suit you down to the ground - our rating would be 4 stars. However, if you desire a less structured environment and want to build your own base for the week, the rating is 3 stars. Either way, if you are happy with the costs, its an interesting and safe way to do Le Mans, especially if its your first trip.

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The business - worth working hard to get

A fine campsite, have no worries at all staying here

No major problems, but if you have a choice, this is not the top drawer of sites

Not a disaster, but unless your needs are very specific, this probably wasn't your first choice

See if you can trade for something better, but at least you have somewhere to camp, right?