French Formula 1 Grand Prix...
28th June 2009 -  Formula One Grand Prix tours main menu - 0845 003 2213

The 2009 French Formula 1 Grand Prix has been cancelled

This is a self-drive tour

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Introduction
Itinerary
Prices
Hotel
Ticket details
Circuit map
How to book

Introduction...

Bourges is close to the geographical centre of France and is the capital of the Berry.  The Cathedral dates from the 13th century and the city is full of beautiful and historic buildings.  The narrow, cobbled streets around the Cathedral lead you through the maze of the old town with the typical half-timbered houses, small squares with trickling fountains and pavement cafes, down to the Place Gordaine – originally the market place and now the hub of the nightlife of Bourges.

There are many excellent restaurants in this area where you can try the local dishes washed down by the robust reds and crisp white wines of the Loire.

A few days in Bourges is a feast for the mind as well as the stomach and it is a wonderful base for your French Grand Prix weekend.

The journey from Bourges to the circuit will take you less than an hour and the drive will take you through arable farmland and small villages, crossing the tributaries of the Loire as you go and with not a building higher than two storeys in sight.

In the heart of this rural idyll is the Magny Cours circuit, south of Nevers.  The track nestles so comfortably into the landscape that you could normally drive past the entrance without realising.  Access during Grand Prix is relatively easy and well organised and the car parks are ample.  Once inside you will find plenty of food and drink and souvenir stalls.  There’s a go-kart track on site and you can take a helicopter ride over the circuit.

The circuit is one of the best for spectators.  The track doubles back on itself and from many of the grandstands you can see plenty of action – and there’s usually plenty of it at Magny Cours.

Going into the 2008 race weekend Kubica was leading the championship.  It was a Ferrari front row with Hamilton back in 13th place and rain was expected.  Raikkonen suffered a broken exhaust and lost the lead to Massa, Hamilton took a ten second time penalty putting him back where he started, Piquet drove his heart out in the Renault and Kovalainen and Trulli were neck and neck on the penultimate lap for third place.    The rain did fall in the last laps but amazingly, nineteen of the twenty cars finished the race, only Button retiring early on due to a collision.

Example itinerary...

Thursday 25 or Friday 26 June
Check in in Dover for your reserved crossing to Calais.  On arrival, continue your journey south to Bourges and to your hotel where accommodation is reserved for you for four or three nights on bed and breakfast basis.

Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 June
At leisure in Bourges and to make your way to the circuit for practice, qualifying, supporting events and the Grand Prix.   Circuit parking is included.

Monday 29 June
Check out and make your way back to Calais for your reserved early evening crossing to Dover.

Prices...

 

Hotel detailss

Les Tilleuls **

Ample guest parking, a small gym and inviting swimming pool in secluded gardens make this an ideal hotel..   Approximately ten minutes from the centre it is on the right side of the town for the road to Nevers and Magny Cours.  Bedrooms are comfortable and have bathroom, telephone and TV and air conditioning.

Ticket details...
 

Grandstand seats are all numbered and the general admission areas are stepped for excellent viewing.  None of the grandstands are covered.  A grandstand ticket does not give access to the general admission areas.

If you are buying race tickets only we recommend you buy your parking pass too.  Parking East is recommended for the general admission areas and Parking South for all grandstands.
 

There are ticket price reductions for children up to and including 14 years of age in grandstands G and C and in the general admission areas.  Children 15 years and over will need a full price ticket.
 

Magny Cours is just an hour from Bourges and access is good with ample parking.  Spectator facilities are excellent too.

Ticket Category	Sunday Only	3 Day Ticket
B,D,G	£150	£160
A, E, F, H, I, J, K	£185	£205
C, L	£265	£285
General Admission	£55	£70
East Admission	£100	£120
Parking East	-	£30
Parking South	-	£26
Pitwalk	-	£275
Child Tickets:
G	-	£95
C	-	£165
General Admission	-	£40
East Admission	-	£70
These prices are valid until 31st December 2008

Formula One Golden Card Paddock Club TM

Enjoy the Grand Prix with the unrivalled hospitality of the Formula One Paddock ClubTM. In an exclusive environment you will enjoy first class service and gourmet cuisine accompanied by fine wines.  The included Pit Walkabout is a high point of each day allowing you a close-up inspection of the pits.

Guest benefits include:

Access to the circuit
Grandstand seat or viewing from the pit roof, terrace or lounge
Coffee, tea, croissants & pastries
Open bar with Champagne
Gourmet lunch with fine wines
Pit Lane Walkabout(s) at pre-allocated times
Access to the Support Race Paddock
Official Programme & earplugs
TV Monitors

Race viewing will be from a grandstand seat, the pit roof or the Golden Card terrace or lounge – please call us for specific details.  Prices are per person as listed below.

Prices
	Sunday	Saturday & Sunday	Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Magny-Cours – France	£1999	£2260	£2465

These prices are valid for 2008
 

All tickets are subject to availability at the time of booking.  Full payment is required at the time of booking and, once reserved, they are non-refundable.

Circuit map...

How to book...

To reserve your places please call us on 0845 003 2213

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