5 night Classic Tour

This tour includes entry to the Saturday rally on which the organiser’s require the cars to be pre-1975.

Wednesday 17 September
The tour starts in Portsmouth for the Brittany Ferries 2345h sailing to Caen. Onboard cabin accomodation is included.

Thursday 18 September
On arrival in France follow the suggested routes to Le Mans where we will have some exploratory laps of the Bugatti circuit and an opportunity for some photos of your car on the famous pit straight. After this we have included buffet lunch at the circuit museum and a chance to look around. Leaving Le Mans we drive to La Chartre sur le Loir where we stay at the Hotel de France. This hotel has had a close relationship with Le Mans throughout the years and the bar is covered with memorabilia of the race. Dinner is included in the hotel restaurant.

Friday 19 September
This morning, after crossing the Loire, we continue down the Vienne valley on the scenic route to Confolens where we have arranged a stop for lunch. In the afternoon we have a leisurely drive into Angoulême to check in to our hotels. This evening we have a welcome drink and the evening is then free to enjoy as you wish. The Concours d’Elegance takes place in the town gardens this evening, to which you will have access.

Saturday 20 September
This morning the scenic rally departs and the route winds through the vineyards of Cognac surrounding Angoulême. There are coffee stops along the way and an excellent lunch too. After lunch the route gently winds back into Angoulême and the Concours d’Etat takes place this afternoon at the Hotel de Ville. This evening tickets are included for the competitor’s gala buffet in the covered market.

Sunday 21 September
Today the practice and racing takes place and your tickets give you paddock and grandstand access. In the evening we have a dinner arranged at one of the top restaurants in Angoulême.

Monday 22 September
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and make your way back to Caen for the 1715h sailing, arriving back into Portsmouth at 2215h.

Price per person

Our Hotel

Hotel Mercure * * *
The Mercure 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 breakfast room overlooking the attractive gardens. The Mercure is a natural rendez-vous during the Circuit des Remparts owing to its perfect positioning.

Thursday 18 September
The tour starts in Portsmouth for the Brittany Ferries 2345h sailing to Caen. Onboard cabin accomodation is included.

Friday 19 September
On arrival continue your journey through France and to your hotel in Angoulême 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 20 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 21 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 22 September
Leave the hotel after breakfast and drive north for the 1715h sailing from Caen to Portsmouth, arriving at 2215h.

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

Friday 19 September
Take the day to drive through France down to Angoulême. Check in at your hotel in Angoulême and enjoy the evening at one of the many bars and restaurants in town.

Saturday 20 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 21 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 22 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