When I used to go, we would dip in and out of the race depending on food time, wee time, beer time and walking between viewing points. I reckon I see more of the race watching from home, but don’t experience the atmosphere and noise, of course.
Speaking of noise, there are several houses on the Mulsanne straight. I wonder if they watch the race, or battle through with the TV turned up full with paintings falling off the walls, whilst tuned to Rue de Coronation