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Saturday, April 12, 2008

Loire wines - French Investment in Le Mans

French property investors would do well to consider buying property in sunny Le Mans. Not far from the Channel Ferry Ports: St Malo and loire wines Caen - just a couple of hour's drive.

This year, tourists are expected to flock to the area, not only to enjoy the stunning countryside and loire wines glorious weather but experience the world famous 24 hour Le Mans race.

Ongoing since the 1920s, the legendary race through historic France sees spectators come from miles around to watch the competition.

It has become a major test of endurance, with participants spending 1,440 minutes on the road. This year the start has been brought forward to 15:00. All the famous marques will be there.

History of the Loire race The drive began in 1923 after Le Mans automobile club decided to commemorate Amedee Bollee's journey from Ile de France to Western Loire back when cars were a lot slower and loire wines less comfortable than those that can be seen today.

Spectators who decide to head down for the day will be able to catch a glimpse of some vintage cars and loire wines some of the most sought-after vehicles in the world including elegant Aston Martins, Corvettes and loire wines Lamborghinis.

French tourism in the area The Loire Valley is not just known for the Le Mans race however and loire wines has plenty to offer visitors in terms of summer activities.

This is good news for anyone thinking of buying a French holiday home as there will always be tourists willing to pay to rent out a room in the region for a few weeks.