All Seasons Hotel, North Angouleme
A wonderful opportunity to join the annual historic motoring extravaganza, that is the “Circuit des Remparts”, in the French town of Angouleme. This option includes return Brittany Ferry crossings from Portsmouth as well as 3 nights at the 3 star, All Seasons Hotel in North Angouleme.
Itinerary:
Thursday 13th September
Check in at Brittany Ferries terminal in Portsmouth at 21:45hrs for the 22:45hrs overnight crossing to Caen.
Friday 14th 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 the Concours d’Elegance takes place in the town gardens - 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 15th 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 16th September
Race day on the historic circuit 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 17th September
Depart Angouleme for Caen ready to check in at 22:00hrs for the Brittany Ferries 23:00hrs overnight crossing to Portsmouth.
Tuesday 18th September
06:30hrs arrive Portsmouth.
Price:
£349.00 per person (based on two people in a car sharing a twin/double room)
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What’s included:
- Brittany Ferries crossings from Portsmouth to Caen including 2-berth inside cabins in each direction. Upgraded cabins are available on request.
- Three nights bed and breakfast in a 3 star hotel in Angouleme.
- Routes and general information.
What’s not included:
- Vehicle recovery and personal insurance.
- Tickets to the race (approx €25).Please note these are not available in advance.
- Entry to the Road Run (approx €430).This is highly recommended although it seems initially expensive the price does include the road run, lunch in the Cognac countryside, a gala dinner in the central market hall on Saturday and two entrance/paddock tickets for the racing on Sunday.
- Longer stays are available at a small supplement.
