Circuit des Remparts – Angouleme
16th – 21st September 2010
 A
wonderful opportunity for JEC members to join the annual historic motoring
extravaganza, that is the “Circuit des Remparts”, in the French town of
Angouleme. Witness the Concours d’Elegance on Friday evening; join in the sightseeing and
gastronomic road run on Saturday, and then take your seat for
the street circuit races all day Sunday. For one day a year the town of Angouleme goes car mad
and you can be part of it!
Thursday 16th September
Check in at Brittany Ferries terminal in Portsmouth at 21.45hrs for the 22.45hrs overnight crossing to Caen.
Friday 17th September
Arrive
Caen at 07.30hrs. Drive to Angouleme in southwest France, which is
around 6-7 hours drive. Check-in at the 3-star hotel in North
Angouleme.
At 20.45hrs, located in the town gardens, the
Concours d’elegance takes place – a collection of classic cars of all
shapes and sizes, with drivers and their companions in themed dress,
where the winner wins their weight in Cognac!
Saturday 18th September
A variety of events take place throughout the day;
•
A road run starting at the ‘Geant’ supermarket close to the hotel in
North Angouleme takes place. More than 150 cars drive through the roads
of the Charente region, with the run finishing at the Place Victor Hugo
in the town centre.
• A cavalcade of Sunday’s racecars - leaving from the Hotel De Ville at around 10.00hrs towards the ‘Geant’ Supermarket.
• From 14.00hrs in the square by the market Halls a presentation of Sunday’s race cars and drivers.
• Concours d’Etat – starting at 16.00hrs in the gardens of the Hotel de Ville.
Sunday 19th September
It’s
time to go racing - Circuit des Remparts – racing on the historic
circuit all day from 08.00hrs to 18.00hrs. Race categories include
Bugatti Grand Prix cars, Frazer Nash, MGs, Vintage sport and racing
cars, GTs, GTSs, and GTOs. Those who wish to spectate can buy access to
the track, grandstands and wander through the pits and paddock.
Monday 20th September
Depart Angouleme for Caen ready to check in at 22.00hrs for the Brittany Ferries 23.00hrs overnight crossing to Portsmouth.
Tuesday 21st September
06.30hrs arrive Portsmouth.
The Price:
• £320.00 per person (based on 2 people in a car).
• Longer stays are available at a small supplement.
What’s included:
•
Brittany Ferries crossings from Portsmouth to Caen including 2-berth
inside cabins in each direction. Upgraded cabins are available on
request.
• 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Angouleme.
• Rally boards, routes and general information.
What’s not included:
• Vehicle recovery and personal insurance
• Tickets to the race (approx €30). Please note these are not available in advance
•
Entry to the Road Run (approx €375). This is highly recommended
although it seems initially expensive the price does include the road
run, lunch in the Cognac countryside and a gala dinner in the central
market hall on Saturday. Two entrance/paddock tickets for the racing on
Sunday. Please ask for more details.
Other packages including campsites are also available.
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