Norman Verona Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 PeterG and I went to Loheac car museum on Tuesday.. If you're anywhere near Rennes (or here) make sure you allocate a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stanton Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 On my "To Do" list http://www.manoir-automobile.fr/welcome/index.php website not so good, but collection looks interesting and the various track layouts that can be hired certainly worth a day out away from the manoirs and chateaus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 The museum is well laid out with lots of rooms for special collections. A Lamborghini room, the Ferrari room, the models, the F1 room and that's apart from the general collection. The purpose built building has been continually expanded as the collection grows. But there are other things to look at, not just cars. I was told to visit Loheac as it was track with a museum. In my mind I imagined a track with an old shed in the corner. The first time I went I was really blown away. As I understand it, the owner is the publisher of the French motoring magazines and there are lots of them. If you've never been to Bretagne get a Bretagne Cider at the cafe. You may be surprised. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpenter Chr7s Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 We went there last year with the Cotswolds club. Lots of interesting cars there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fangi0 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterg Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Seriously good collection (you will need a couple of hours just to look at all the models and dioramas), described by a friend who has been to many of them as "probably the best car museum in France", so informal and relaxed without the regiments of 'staff' telling you off for taking photos or touching the exhibits that you get over here... Great lunch at 'Pile ou Face' at the end of the road and the cidre was superb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 We had to ask what "Pile ou Face" meant as it was beyond me. Easy really, "Heads or Tales" Glad to see you got home OK, Peter. I take it the car was OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterg Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Here are some pics I took at the museum.... https://picasaweb.google.com/petergwestie/LeManoirDeLAutomobiles?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCIXx0uS-joi7cw&feat=directlink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 I find it rather mysterious that there isn't one Bugatti on display. Maybe he keeps them in his private collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stanton Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I really must move this higher up on my "to do" list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 You really should go. Not only will the exhibits impress you but so will the buildings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajpearson Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Some great photos, It is now on my to-do list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterg Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Thanks, I especially like this one, nothing quite prepares you for a room filled with model displays and dioramas... http://C:\Users\Peter\Desktop\France 2012\Le manoir de l'automobiles\P1200307.JPG then again, a long room with 18 F1 cars is pretty impressive too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 Pete, I've sent an answer to the email about the Norton but I'm not sure it's gone from my phone. I'll pass them on to Camille. I think this is the photo you refer to above: https://picasaweb.google.com/petergwestie/LeManoirDeLAutomobiles?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCIXx0uS-joi7cw&feat=directlink#5749840479370298450 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Green Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Yvonne and I went to the Loheac car museum last year. Absolutely mind-blowing. For those who have the museum on a "To-Do" list, just move it to the top. You will not be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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