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
After breakfast we leave St Emilion and continue south via the Dordogne, through Gascony and onwards to Pau in the foothills of the Pyrenees.  Accommodation is reserved for three nights at the Kyriad Hotel in the centre of town and the hotel has private and secure parking.  From here everything is within easy walking distance; the circuit, restaurants and the many shops and bars. This evening is free in Pau.

Saturday 24 May
Free day in Pau to watch practice sessions.  Your ticket for today is included.    This evening we make our way to the Casino where tables are reserved for us at the competitor’s gala dinner.

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.

Please not that these were the 2008 prices - 2009 prices will be updated in due course, but should follow similar to 2008.

3 nights in Pau

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.

Friday 23 May

Check in at the Kyriad Hotel during the afternoon and get to know Pau before the action starts.

Saturday 24 May

After breakfast you are free to make your way on foot to the circuit. Your race tickets give you access to the paddocks and grandstands. Expect to see qualifying and racing from the following grids: Formula 1 from the 60’s to late 70’s, Prototypes, Touring Cars and many more. This evening we have arranged dinner in an excellent local restaurant.

Sunday 25 May

Racing begins at 0830h and continues until 1830h. You are free to explore the different vantage points until the lunch break. We have organised VIP hospitality including a lunch in the paddock. Afterwards the racing continues around the streets of Pau. This evening is free but we can organise dinner together if you wish.

Monday 26 May   

Check out of the hotel and make your way to the airport, the ferry port or continue your holiday in South West France.