[LM24] Hotel de France, Chartre sur la Loire

[GT6]

I am sure many of those on here will remember the old qwner of this hotel who past away at the weekend, Noel Pasteau,

https://www.facebook.com/13967815618...type=1&theater

Have always made a point of going here since i first visited during le mans in the early nighties, a real mecca for le mans fans since the early jaguar years and his love of the race was reflected in his hotel

[Muppetdave901]

I'd never met him in person, but his legend goes far and wide. Such a fantastic legacy that's been created at that hotel and a fantastic visit each year.

[GT6]

Originally Posted by Muppetdave901

I'd never met him in person, but his legend goes far and wide. Such a fantastic legacy that's been created at that hotel and a fantastic visit each year.

For years everytime we went he was always either serving behind the bar or talking to customers/looking at the cars in the square

[isynge]

Very nice tribute to M Pasteau by Derek Bell on Facebook, making the valid point that it's nice that the hotel is still now owned by someone who values its heritage so much.

[Muppetdave901]

Originally Posted by GT6

For years everytime we went he was always either serving behind the bar or talking to customers/looking at the cars in the square

I think I've seen him about there, just not made his acquaintance. Such a lovely place to go; the wife has suggested I try and book a room or two for race weekend for my fortieth (which is normally a week or so before the race) in 2020, but I fear I will have no joy even now! Will ask this year though.