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Circuit des Ramparts... 13-17 September - Historic Car Races main menu - Motorsport main menu - 0845 003 2213 Please call us for 2008 details
The city of Angoulême will host the 29th edition of the Circuit des Remparts in 2007, to the echo of historic racing cars within its high medieval walls. The town is completely taken over with the event and the atmosphere is akin to a more friendly and accessible Monaco during the Grand Prix. Spectators and competitors can mix freely in the bars, hotels and restaurants. Crowds watch the rally come into town on Saturday and the Concours d’Elegance and Concours d’Etat in the town centre. These events and the races on Sunday are all minutes apart on foot from our central hotels. Watch Grand Prix Bugattis nosing their way down cobbled alleys en route to the Paddock. Grandstands are erected around the tight street circuit with nearby cafes, bars and food stalls keeping the spectators going on race day. In the evenings the restaurants in the narrow streets of the old town are buzzing as everyone talks over the day’s events and looks forward to the next. This will be our fifteenth consecutive tour to Les Remparts so you can expect our arrangements to be well-planned and our hotels are the best. We have a selection of tours for those driving modern or classic cars and a new tour designed exclusively for vintage cars, to make a choice of holidays based around this event. The weather in September in the Charente tends to be delightful and it’s a good time to appreciate this lovely area at an atmospheric time of motoring festivity. Join us in 2007.3 nights in AngoulêmeThursday 13 SeptemberCheck in in Portsmouth for the overnight ferry to Caen departing at 2300h. On board cabin accommodation is included. Friday 14 September On arrival continue your journey south through France and to your hotel in Angoulême where accommodation is reserved for you for three nights on bed and breakfast basis. This evening the Concours d’Elegance takes place in the town centre.
Saturday 15 September The rally departs this morning from the outskirts and you can see them off and follow the rally route through beautiful countryside. If you stay in Angouleme during the day, the paddock is open, competitors for Sunday are arriving and cars will return from the rally from late afternoon onwards. At 1930h the Concours d’Etat takes place in the town hall gardens. The old town is busy throughout the day and your included ticket gives you access to the paddock for the entire weekend. Sunday 16 September The races and demonstrations start at 0800h and continue until approximately 1830h on the historic remparts circuit. You will have paddock and grandstand access around the circuit Monday 17 September After breakfast, check out of your hotel and drive north to Caen for the 1700h crossing to Portsmouth, arriving at 2130h.
Prices below are based on two to four people travelling together in a car and
the shared occupancy of a twin or double bedded room. Single supplements apply
as detailed. Cabin accommodation on the overnight ferry is included, based on
two berth cabins.
5 night Classic tourThis tour is designed for those with pre-1970 cars.Wednesday 12 September We leave for St. Malo from Portsmouth at 2030h. Having checked into your onboard accommodation, join us for a welcome pre-dinner cocktail and dinner in the main restaurant on board with an opportunity for the group to meet each other. Thursday 13 September Today we suggest an enjoyable driving route, firstly from St Malo to the stunning personal collection at the Manoir de L’Automobile in Brittany for a visit and coffee stop. We then drive south to the Loire Valley for our overnight stop at the Abbey of Fontevraud, where our historic hotel is within the precincts of the 900 year old abbey which houses the recumbent effigies of King Henry II, Eleanor of Aquitaine and their son, Richard the Lionheart. We are promised a spectacular evening there.
This morning, we cross Anjou and travel through the Poitou region to the Atlantic seaboard at La Rochelle where we propose an optional lunch on the quayside. From here we take scenic roads along the valley of the Charente to arrive in Angoulême by the end of the afternoon and check into our central hotels with secure car parking. Packs and plaques for the Rally will be available on arrival. In the evening there is a Concours d'Elegance in town. Although this is intended as a free evening to explore independently the many delights of the old town centre, if you prefer it, we can also arrange a venue for dinner together. Saturday 15 September Leave for the assembly point for today’s rally. You will be part of the official touring Rally departing from Angouleme at 0900h on a carefully planned route, often lined with waving spectators, with an excellent lunch included. The rally concludes in Angoulême by 1700h. The Concours d'Etat takes place at 1700h in gardens of the town hall. Entry to this is possible for a supplementary cost and the prize is the winner’s height in cases of fine Cognac! In the evening we will enjoy the competitor’s gala buffet in the covered market, where the results of the concours will also be announced. Sunday 16 September You will have race tickets that give you access to the grandstands and the paddock. Practice starts from 0830h and racing commences after the lunch break and continues until 1800h. This evening we will have a dinner at one of the top restaurants in the old town of Angoulême. Monday 17 September After breakfast check out and return to Caen for the 1700h crossing to Portsmouth. Alternative ferries can be reserved for you, which may incur a supplement. Prices below are based on two people per car and the shared occupancy of a two berth cabin on the Portsmouth to St Malo ferry.
Circuit des Remparts VintageTourThis tour is especially designed for pre 1955 cars.
A special tour for those with older vehicles providing a gentler lead-in to race weekend and at a relaxed pace. It will offer a chance to see some more of the Charente and the Atlantic coast and enjoy hospitality from top Cognac producers of the region.
Tuesday 11 SeptemberCheck in in Portsmouth for the 2030h sailing to St Malo. We will meet onboard in the restaurant where we have reserved tables for an included welcome drink and dinner. Cabin accommodation is reserved for you.
Wednesday 12 SeptemberFollow our route down to the fascinating Manoir de l’Automobile, a collection of over 300 varied vehicles in a special setting belonging to a successful French publisher. There is a chance to look around the collection and have a coffee stop before continuing along the route to the Abbey of Fontevraud in the Loire Valley where we stay overnight and have dinner. The hotel is within the precincts of the 900 year old Abbey, which houses the recumbent effigies of King Henry II, Eleanor of Aquitaine and their son, Richard the Lionheart. We are promised a spectacular evening there.
Thursday 13 SeptemberLeaving after breakfast we will follow a picturesque route as we head into the Charente and arriving into Cognac in the afternoon. Accommodation for three nights is reserved at a hotel on the edge of Cognac. After checking in there’s a chance to cool off in the outdoor pool. This evening drinks and dinner will be arranged at the hotel.
Friday 14 SeptemberAfter breakfast we leave the hotel in convoy for a rally through the Grande Champagne region of Cognac. Some of the prettiest routes have been selected passing through stunning vineyard countryside. The group will make their way to a distillery for a leisurely lunch. In the afternoon, the rally continues at an easy pace to the finish back in Cognac. This evening is free to go into the centre of town or simply to relax at the hotel.
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£879
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£640
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