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Introduction... Pau, the ancient capital of Henry IV and overlooking the snow-capped Pyrenees, has a unique place in the history of motor racing. The name ‘Grand Prix’ was first used here to describe the race run through its streets in 1900. Over the years this unchanged circuit in the heart of the city has witnessed titanic battles involving Etancelin, Nuvolari, Fangio, Ascari, Villoresi, Trintignant, Brabham and Clark. Join us on our eight day driving tour staying in Cognac and Bordeaux with time to sample the best each region can offer. From Bordeaux we drive towards the capital of the Pyrenees to our centrally situated hotel in Pau and, during the weekend you will enjoy excellent VIP hospitality. Alternatively, our three night arrangement in Pau gives you the flexibility to travel by car or by air and we can of course help with your travel arrangements if required.
8 day Driving Holiday...
Tuesday 20 May Check in in Portsmouth for the 2030h overnight sailing by Brittany Ferries to St Malo. Once on board we’ll meet for a cocktail after which you can take dinner at your leisure. Wednesday 21 May Arriving at 0830h we drive south into Brittany to our coffee stop at the superb Manoir de l’Automobile, which houses a unique personal car collection. From here we continue south across the River Loire and through western France to our hotel on the edge of Cognac. There is a welcome evening and dinner in Cognac.
Thursday 22 May Today we tour along the beautiful river Charente with a visit to the historic French naval port of Rochefort, followed by lunch amongst the oyster beds at Marennes. This evening we arrive at Saint Emilion and check in to our hotel. We have a guided tour of Saint Emilion in the evening and dinner at a Grand Cru Chateau. Friday 23 May Saturday 24 May Sunday 25 May Racing begins at 0830h and continues until 1800h. There’s a full programme of events and you will have VIP hospitality including lunch in the Paddock, access to the grandstands and paddock passes. Grids typically include front and rear engined Grand Prix cars, Grand Prix Masters Formula One, European Formula 2 1600cc Trophy, F3 Classic, Historic Formula Ford, Formula Junior, Gentleman Drivers GT’s & Sportscars (endurance), World Sports Car Masters, Prototypes, Challenge ASAVE GT’s & Touring cars. Monday 26 May Leave Pau after breakfast for Santander to arrive in good time for the afternoon sailing to Plymouth. On board cabin accommodation is included. Tuesday 27 May The ferry will arrive in Plymouth at 0930h.
N.B. Vehicle Breakdown Insurance is not included in the price.
Whether you drive at leisure through France with overnight stops in your favourite towns or hotels, fly from the UK to Pau itself or to Bordeaux or Toulouse and pick up a hire car to explore more of this wonderful area or even take the Eurostar and train, we can make your travel arrangements for you.
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| Price per person | £419 |
| Single room supplement | £120 |
How to book...
Call us on 0845 003 2213 to check availability and to book
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