Circuit des Remparts; Angouleme
16th – 21st September 2010
All Seasons Hotel Angouleme-Nord
 A
wonderful opportunity 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 where the
victor wins their own weight in cognac; join in the sightseeing and
gastronomic road run on Saturday, and then take your roadside seat for
the street circuit races all day Sunday. The whole town goes car mad
and you can be part of it!
Thursday 16th September
Check in at the Brittany Ferries terminal in Portsmouth at 22.00hrs for the 23.30hrs overnight crossing to Caen. A 2 berth inside cabin has been reserved.
Friday 17th September
Arrive Caen at 06.30hrs. Drive to Angouleme in southwest France, which is
around 5 hours drive. Check-in at the 3-star hotel in North
Angouleme. Total distance approximately 300 miles.
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
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 21.30hrs for the Brittany Ferries 23.00hrs overnight crossing to Portsmouth. A 2 berth inside cabin has been reserved for this crossings.
Total distance: 300 miles.
Tuesday 21st September
07.00hrs arrive Portsmouth.
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.
The Price:
• £320.00 per person (based on 2 people in a car).
• Longer stays are available at a small supplement.
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 €260 - €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 see Circuit des remparts homepage for more details.
For a google map of Angouleme please click here.
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