Circuit des Remparts – Angouleme
16th – 21st September 2010
 This year the French town of Angouleme will be celebrating the 71st anniversary of the famous "circuit des remparts" race weekend. The weekend will include concourse competitions, a gastronomic tourist ralley through the picturesque French countryside, as well as a whole day of vintage and classic car racing around the historic walled circuit in the old town of Angouleme.
For further details on the weekend events and whether you are able to particpate in them please scroll down the page for prices and regulations. All people booking one of our travel packages will automatically be sent entry forms to participate in all events.
We
can offer a variety of packages for people wishing to attend or
participate in the events of the Circuit des Remparts weekend. Details can be found on the menu to the left or by clicking on the appropriate link below.
- For a travel package including camping for the weekend at the Marco de Bignac please click here.
- For a travel package including hotel accommodation at the 3 star, Hotel Mercure Angouleme Nord, please click here.
- For a travel Package including hotel accommodation at the 4 star converted mill Du Maine Brun, please click here.
Circuit des Remparts Events:
If you have a vehicle pre 1976 you can enter any of the following events across the Circuit des Remparts weekend.
Concours d’Elegance
On Friday at 20.45hrs, located in the town park, the Concours d’elegance takes place – a collection of classic cars of all shapes and sizes, with drivers and their companions in themed dress of the era of the car, where the winner wins their weight in Cognac! This event is free to enter and is great fun to participate in.
Concours d’Etate
Concours d’Etate takes place in the town hall gardens on Saturday afternoon. This is an opportunity to show off your car to the public and also have it scrutinised by a variety of judges, who award the winner the Concours d’Etate of Angouleme. This event is also free to enter.
Rallye Touristique International
To many visitors to the Circuit des Remparts this is the highlight of the weekend. The Rally (non competitive) begins early on Saturday morning in the car park of one of the local Hypermarkets (close to the hotel Mercure) and takes you through the Charente & Cognac countryside and concludes with a superb lunch at a French Airforce base – it is great fun and can be highly recommended
This year there are two different types of packages to choose from;
Saturday only package includes, vehicle entry, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches.
€265.00.
Saturday & Sunday package includes, vehicle entry, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, entry for 2 people to the cocktail party in the towns market hall (Saturday) 2 entry wristbands passes for Saturday & Sunday. €380.00.
Everyone booking a travel package through us will automatically be sent entry forms for each event. If you would like to take part in any of the events please complete the forms and return them to the organisers in France before July 6th. The best way to pay for these is by international bank transfer which you bank can help you with otherwise you will need to send a Euro cheque.
The forms can be a little confusing if you need some help please feel free to call us for some advice.
For a google map of Angouleme please click here.
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