How were the Wright brothers treated while visiting Le Mans, France to test the Wright Flyer as noted in the biography, The Wright Brothers?

There was nowhere on earth that treated the Wright brothers more like heroes than in France. The famous Le Mans race car track was selected for the test runs of the Wright Flyer. The public and press alike treated Wilbur and Orville like they were celebrities. When Wilbur conducted his demonstrations, the stands and grounds were crowded beyond capacity with those who wanted to witness man in flight. The French brought picnic baskets and made Wilbur’s flight runs something to enjoy and celebrate.