Spectating/Photography at Paul Ricard

[Badlands99]

Just wondering if I could ask for some help here .......

My annual trip to the Spa 24 hours has been screwed by some work commitments for this year, much to my annoyance, so I am considering alternatives ......

Could someone enlighten me on viewing/photography opportunities at Paul Ricard for the 1000/6 Hours in June ........ One of the few European tracks that I have not been to ......
It appears that most of the General Admission areas are a fair way from the track itself and generally on the outside of the circuit but, I have a fairly big lens, so photography should still be possible.
Just wondering if anyone on here has been to this race in previous years and could comment on the spectating alternatives and if it's a worthwhile trip ..... is the paddock accessible, is it easy to move from outside to inside of the circuit and are there any viewing opps that are not immeadiately obvious etc etc etc........????
Any help and advice gratefully received
Many thanks