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Demand for tours to the Circuit des Remparts this year has been exceptionally high and we have sold out of accommodation in the centre of Angouleme. However, we are still receiving lots of requests and have secured alternative accommodation in a Kyriad Hotel on the outskirts of Angouleme and in a Mercure Hotel close to the town of Cognac. Both our five night classic tour and our simple three night arrangement are available with either hotel option and for both we are including a return coach transfer from the hotel into Angouleme on Saturday evening and again on Sunday for the racing. Our tours also include of course your race tickets giving you access to the paddock and the grandstands and accommodation is on bed and breakfast basis. 

Our Competitor's Package is also available.... see full details

Angouleme Kyriad Champniers

5 night tour

Wednesday 16 September
The tour starts in Portsmouth where we convene for the 2030h sailing to St Malo. On board get to know your fellow rally companions as the ship sets sail.

Thursday 17 September
On arrival in France follow our suggested routes on pretty roads to a coffee stop at Manoir de l’Autombile, a stunning private collection that never ceases to amaze. From here we head towards the Atlantic coast and the chic town of La Baule, where a grand prix was once held in 1930’s! We have an overnight in a beachfront hotel. Dinner will be taken at the Casino and there will be a chance to play some of the tables afterwards…

Friday 18 September
After breakfast at the hotel, we have a fabulous coastal drive to La Rochelle where we have organised an optional lunch at one of the finest bistro’s on the quay. From here it is a relaxed run in to Angouleme. Having checked in we will distribute your rally packs and tickets over a welcome drink. Afterwards the evening is free.

Saturday 19 September
This morning you are well placed to join the scenic rally which departs very nearby to your hotel. The route takes in some very fine roads surrounding Angouleme. There are checkpoint/refreshment points along the way and an excellent lunch taken at a surprise location. After the rally has ended back in Angouleme, the judging for the Concours d’Etat takes place at the Hotel de Ville. This evening you have tickets for the competitors’ gala buffet in the covered market, where the results for the concours and the rally are announced. You will be taken into Angouleme by coach this evening and return after the judging has taken place.

Sunday 20 September
After breakfast at the hotel the coach will take you into the centre of Angouleme for the day. Practice takes place on the circuit during the morning sessions. After a decent lunch pause the racing starts in the afternoon. Your race tickets allow you into the paddock and grandstands. After the final race the coach will return you to the hotel.

Monday 21 September
After breakfast at the hotel make your way make to Caen for the 1700h ferry back to Portsmouth or alternatively speak to us about extending your stay in France.

Price per person

3 night tour
Designed for modern vehicles that can cover the distance to Angouleme in one day

Thursday 17 September
Check in for the late ferry sailing from Caen to Portsmouth.

Friday 18 September
On arrival continue your journey through France and to your hotel the hotel on the outskirts of Angouleme, where accommodation for three nights on bed and breakfast basis is reserved for you. This evening there will be a welcome drink and we will distribute your race tickets for the weekend.

Saturday 19 September
Today the rally departs from the outskirts of Angouleme, which you can watch from the start and out on the route they use if you wish.  The rally arrives back into Angouleme at the end of the afternoon and the Concours d’Etat is judged in the gardens of the Hotel de Ville. This evening you will be taken by shuttle into town for the competitors gala buffet and return once the results of the judging have been announced.

Sunday 20 September
After breakfast at the hotel the coach will take you into the centre of Angouleme for the day. Practice takes place on the circuit during the morning sessions. After a decent lunch pause the racing starts in the afternoon. Your race tickets allow you into the paddock and grandstands. After the final race the coach will return you to the hotel.

Monday 21 September
Leave the hotel after breakfast and drive north for the 1700h sailing from Caen to Portsmouth, arriving at 2200h. 

The price per person

Hotel Kyriad, Champniers
The hotel is situated on the outskirts of Angouleme just 10 minutes drive from the centre. There is safe secure off road parking and all rooms are on the ground floor and open onto an enclosed garden. The hotel has a a good restaurant next door that is independently run.

Cognac Tour

5 night tour

Wednesday 16 September
The tour starts in Portsmouth where we convene for the 2030h sailing to St Malo. On board get to know your fellow rally companions as the ship sets sail.

Thursday 17 September
On arrival in France follow our suggested routes on pretty roads to a coffee stop at Manoir de l’Autombile, a stunning private collection that never ceases to amaze. From here we head towards the Atlantic coast and the chic town of La Baule, where a grand prix was once held in 1930’s! We have an overnight in a beachfront hotel. Dinner will be taken at the Casino and there will be a chance to play some of the tables afterwards…

Friday 18 September
After breakfast at the hotel, we have a fabulous coastal drive to La Rochelle where we have organised an optional lunch at one of the finest bistro’s on the quay. From here it is a short run in to Cognac. Having checked in we will distribute your rally packs and tickets over a welcome drink. Afterwards the evening is free.

Saturday 19 September
This morning the scenic rally departs on some very fine roads surrounding Angouleme. There are checkpoint/refreshment points along the way and an excellent lunch taken at a surprise location. After the rally has ended back in Angouleme, the judging for the Concours d’Etat takes place at the Hotel de Ville. This evening you have tickets for the competitors’ gala buffet in the covered market, where the results for the concours and the rally are announced. You will be taken into Angouleme by coach this evening and return after the judging has taken place.

Sunday 20 September
After breakfast at the hotel the coach will take you into the centre of Angouleme for the day. Practice takes place on the circuit during the morning sessions. After a decent lunch pause the racing starts in the afternoon. Your race tickets allow you into the paddock and grandstands. After the final race the coach will return you to the hotel in Cognac, this evening we have included dinner at the hotel.

Monday 21 September
After breakfast at the hotel make your way make to Caen for the 1700h ferry back to Portsmouth or alternatively speak to us about extending your stay in France.

Price per person

3 night tour
Designed for modern vehicles that can cover the distance to Angouleme in one day

Thursday 17 September
Check in for the late ferry sailing from Caen to Portsmouth.

Friday 18 September
On arrival continue your journey through France and to your hotel in Cognac where accommodation for three nights on bed and breakfast basis is reserved for you. This evening there will be a welcome drink and we will distribute your race tickets for the weekend.

Saturday 19 September
Today the rally departs from the outskirts of Angouleme, which you can watch from the start and out on the route they use if you wish.  The rally arrives back into Angouleme at the end of the afternoon and the Concours d’Etat is judged in the gardens of the Hotel de Ville. This evening you will be taken by shuttle into town for the competitors gala buffet and return once the results of the judging have been announced.

Sunday 20 September
After breakfast at the hotel the coach will take you into the centre of Angouleme for the day. Practice takes place on the circuit during the morning sessions. After a decent lunch pause the racing starts in the afternoon. Your race tickets allow you into the paddock and grandstands. After the final race the coach will return you to the hotel in Cognac, this evening we have included dinner at the hotel.

Monday 21 September
Leave the hotel after breakfast and drive north for the 1700h sailing from Caen to Portsmouth, arriving at 2200h. 

The price per person

Hotel Mercure, Cognac Chateaubernard * * *

The hotel is situated on the outskirts of Cognac with good off road parking. There is a nice outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and bar.

5 night Classic Tour

Due to high demand for our tours to the Circuit des Remparts 2009, we no longer have accommodation available in the centre of Angouleme.
Please call to discuss your arrangements

Wednesday 16 September
The tour starts in Portsmouth where we convene for the 2030h sailing to St Malo. On board get to know your fellow rally companions as the ship sets sail.

Thursday 17 September
On arrival in France follow our suggested routes on pretty roads to a coffee stop at Manoir de l’Autombile, a stunning private collection that never ceases to amaze. From here we head towards the Atlantic coast and the chic town of La Baule, where a grand prix was once held in 1930’s! We have an overnight in a beachfront hotel. Dinner will be taken at the Casino and there will be a chance to play some of the tables afterwards…

Friday 18 September
After breakfast at the hotel, we have a fabulous coastal drive to La Rochelle where we have organised lunch at one of the finest bistro’s on the quay. From here it is a short run in to Angouleme. Having checked in we will distribute your rally packs and tickets over a welcome drink. Afterwards the evening is free and there is also the Concours d’Elegance judging to go to.

Saturday 19 September
This morning the scenic rally departs on some very fine roads surrounding Angouleme. There are checkpoint/refreshment points along the way and an excellent lunch taken at a surprise location. After the rally has ended back in Angouleme, the judging for the Concours d’Etat takes place at the Hotel de Ville. This evening you have tickets for the competitors’ gala buffet in the covered market, where the results for the concours and the rally are announced.

Sunday 20 September
Today practice takes place on the circuit during the morning sessions. After a decent lunch pause the racing starts in the afternoon. Your race tickets allow you into the paddock and grandstands. This evening we have organised a farewell dinner at a top restaurant in the town.

Monday 21 September
After breakfast at the hotel make your way make to Caen for the 1700h ferry back to Portsmouth or alternatively speak to us about extending your stay in France.

Price per person

Our Hotel

Hotel Mercure * * *
The Mercure Hotel de France is one of the oldest in the city and occupies the premier position right next to “Les Halles” where the competitor’s buffet is held. It also has the huge advantage of ample secure underground parking, especially useful during Les Remparts when parking spaces are at a premium.  Although the building (Balzac’s birthplace) is historic, the rooms have all been modernised and are fairly uniform and to the normal Mercure standard. There is a pleasant bar, a good restaurant and a large resident’s breakfast room overlooking the attractive gardens. The Hotel de France is a natural rendezvous during the Circuit des Remparts owing to its perfect positioning.

Designed for modern vehicles that can cover the distance to Angouleme in one day

Thursday 17 September
Check in for the late ferry sailing from Portsmouth to Caen.

Friday 18 September
On arrival continue your journey through France and to your hotel in Angouleme where accommodation for three nights on bed and breakfast basis is reserved for you. This evening there will be a welcome drink and the Concours d’Elegance takes place in the town gardens.

Saturday 19 September
Today the rally departs from the outskirts of town, which you can watch from the start and out on the route they use if you wish. If you stay in Angoulême your race tickets give you access to the paddock where competitors will be arriving to be scrutineered. The rally arrives back into town at the end of the afternoon and the Concours d’Etat is judged in the gardens of the Hotel de Ville.

Sunday 20 September
The races and demonstrations start from 0830h today and continue until approximately 1830h. Your race tickets allow you into the grandstands and paddocks today.

Monday 21 September
Leave the hotel after breakfast and drive north for the 1700h sailing from Caen to Portsmouth, arriving at 2200h.

Price per person

Our Hotel

Hotel Europeen * * *
The owners of this hotel are very friendly and look after their guests with great care and interest. It is very central and within a few minutes of the various activities in the centre and the circuit itself. The hotel has its own car park as well as a secure overflow for the hotel guests. There is a bar, lift and all rooms have a mini-bar, air-conditioning and cable television.  

If you are wishing to compete in the racing at the Circuit des Remparts do give us a call and we can help with all your travel and accommodation requirements. Benefit from our excellent rates as well as our years of experience organising travel to this event. See the panel on the right for our suggestion of a good programme for your weekend in Angouleme.

Competitor’s Package
We are working closely with organisers of the Circuit des Remparts to help those coming from the UK to compete. We have a choice of good hotels and excellent rates on a range of ferry crossings. So call us to discuss your arrangements.

We would suggest the following itinerary:

Thursday 17 September
Depart from Portsmouth on the Brittany Ferries sailing to Caen 2345h with cabin accommodation.

Friday 18 September
Take the day to drive through France down to Angouleme. Check in at your hotel in Angoulême and enjoy the evening at one of the many bars and restaurants in town.

Saturday 19 September
Today you can join in the touristic rally if you wish or fettle your car before scrutineering at the end of the day. This evening the competitor’s gala buffet takes place in the covered market for which you get tickets with your race entry.

Sunday 20 September
Today practice starts from 0830h and racing takes place after lunch until approximately 1830h. This evening, join your fellow competitors for the finale dinner at a restaurant in town.

Monday 21 September
After breakfast at the hotel make your way back to Caen for the 1715h crossing arriving into Portsmouth at 2215h.

Call us now to discuss your arrangements on 0845 375 0300