
Giant Screen at the Classic British Welcome
This year, we are lucky enough to be able to use a giant screen on the Saint Saturnin Classic British Welcome site to broadcast live
This year, we are lucky enough to be able to use a giant screen on the Saint Saturnin Classic British Welcome site to broadcast live
New President of the Classic British Welcome, Richard TOTEE has unveiled the themes that will accompany the 2023 edition of this event, which will animate
Good news: in 2022, the Classic British Welcome of Saint-Saturnin will be back on the calendar, one day before the 24 Hours of Le Mans!
The Classic British Welcome originated from a passion for Le Mans and the 24 hour race. It’s a fun, colourful car show to welcome visitors to Le Mans, and is held every year on the Friday before the 24 hour race. Over a thousand classic cars of all shapes and sizes, from all around the world, gather in Saint-Saturnin, on the northern outskirts of Le Mans.
Do you need a relaxing break, want to meet up with friends or just mingle with other classic car owners?
Are you ready to have a wash and brush-up, let your engine cool off whilst you enjoy a cool drink and a bite to eat ?
Want to enjoy a relaxing atmosphere, exhibitions, stalls, live music, air conditioned cinema and a lot more ?
Then the Saint Saturnin Classic British Welcome is your ideal venue!
Bring your classic car and show it off in the exhibition car park and grounds with around 1000 sports and classic cars.
An unmissable annual event, founded in 2001 and staged annually in the small village of Saint-Saturnin is just outside Le Mans, to the North-West of the town.
For most of the year the population is around 2,300, but during the Le Mans 24hr weekend, it doubles or even triples!
Before the motorway was opened, the many British visitors to Le Mans would pass through the village on their way to the circuit.
If a car stopped, whatever the marque, whether it be a Jaguar, Aston Martin, Lotus, Porsche or Ferrari, or just an interesting model, it would always attract a crowd.
The enthusiasm and curiosity of the Saint-Saturnin villagers prompted them to organise the Classic British Welcome, giving visitors a reason to stop off in the village.
Organised as part of the Le Mans 24 hour race, the Classic British Welcome is acknowledged by the race organiser the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO).
The main event of the Classic British Welcome takes place on the Friday before the 24 hour race, when Saint-Saturnin becomes one huge car show. The Val-de-Vray centre is the hub of the event and is surrounded by hundreds of classic cars. The vehicles presented range from prestigious marques to small manufacturers, sports cars or large sedans, modern or vintage…
Their country of origin is of no importance: the key to the success of the Classic British Welcome is the variety of vehicles and the enthusiasm of their owners who each contribute to making the event the friendliest, most relaxed gathering one could wish for.
The Classic British Welcome attracts around 6,000 visitors who flock to admire over 1,000 classic and sports cars. In Saint-Saturnin you are likely to spot marques as diverse as Bentley, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Austin, Lotus, Lagonda, MG, Ferrari, Porsche, Ford GT, Audi R8, TVR, Fiat, Mercedes, Alpine, Alfa Roméo, Rolls Royce, Lamborghini, Triumph, Saab, Marcos, Corvette, Viper, Maserati…
The list is endless because everyone is welcome !
There are separate visitors’ car-parks to enable everyone to attend. Many visitors return every year and their fervour is part of the enduring success of the Saint-Saturnin Classic British Welcome.
In addition, there are stands offering meals, snacks, ice cream and drinks and others selling motoring/racing memorabilia.
Wander around the stands, watch a film, admire the cars, have a bite to eat and then see off the Saint-Saturnin Cavalcade of prestigious cars as they make their way into town for the Parade des Pilotes. This not-to-be-missed event is free for both visitors and exhibitors. The Classic British Welcome in Saint-Saturnin is the place to be.
The Saint-Saturnin Classic British Welcome is a non-profit organisation.
Chairman
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The Friday before the Le Mans 24HR race every year, 9am – 5pm.
In the village of Saint Saturnin, a few km north of Le Mans.
See the “ACCESS” page.
No, everyone is welcome regardless of what they drive.
Absolutely not ! All marques and nationalities are welcome.
No, just arrive and enjoy yourselves (unless you are in the cavalcade).
No, entry is free.
No, parking is free and so is the Park & Ride scheme.
Places are limited and you must apply beforehand.
See the “CAVALCADE” page.