CHAMPAGNE WEEKEND: 21 - 23 SEPT

[oceancarrera]

Apologies for the delay in details, but here is the proposal for a 3 day trip to Champagne/Reims on the 21-23 September (Friday - Sunday) as previously mentioned in Porsche Post and also in the London email newsletter!


SCHEDULE
The proposed schedule is as follows:

Friday 21st Sept
0800 Chunnel departure
Drive to Reims (approx 273km, eta 1:30pm)
Check-in to B&B
Visit to Champagne vineyards in region and possible river cruise

Saturday 22nd Sept
morning: Touring around vineyards of Champagne
afternoon: Mercier Champagne Tour and dinner

Sunday
"Premier Weekend de L'Excellence Automobile" - Classic car displays and racing on the old Reims F1 race circuit including parade laps
- or -
free and easy around Champagne region at your own leisure

Sunday evening: return by Eurotunnel around 7-8pm.


General Info

The B&B hotel is the Auberge Champenoise (CLICK HERE). This B&B came recommended by Alan Armstrong and their recent good experiences on the Cayman register Champagne tour.

The Champagne Tour/Tasting may be hosted by Mercier Champagne house (CLICK HERE)

The Premier Weekend de L'Excellence Automobile event is actually a 2 day event (Sat/Sun). Info is here: CLICK HERE

Additional information on Champagne region: CLICK HERE


COST

The approximate expected cost is as follows (all prices in GBP):

Total cost for 2 people (based on twin sharing):
140 Eurotunnel crossing
85 Accomodation
64 Mercier Champagne tour, tasting, and meal
35 Reims parade laps and entry
180 Approx petrol cost (3 tanks at £60/tank)
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GBP 504 + expenses


Total cost for 1 person (single room)
140 Eurotunnel
67 Accomodation
32 Mercier Champagne tour, tasting, and meal
35 Reims parade laps and entry
180 Approx petrol cost (3 tanks at £60/tank)
------
GBP 454 + expenses


There are 10 hotel rooms currently reserved, and I need a definite confirmation from people as to whether they will come based on the above. Please post here of your definite confirmation to attend on 21-23 Sept. Confirmation of all attendees is required by Monday 12pm!

If we do not have sufficient numbers of confirmed people, then we would prefer to belay the trip until 2008 when we can include the region as part of a longer roadtrip. Actual day-to-day schedule can be reconfirmed based on attendees feedback/ideas, and the above is a starting suggestion.

 

[SNDa]

Ade,

Put me down for 2 people. I'm up for the Reims Classic.

Thanks

SNDa

 

[paul kelley]

Hi All

Sounds like a great event, especially the drive round the old circuit route.

Unfortunately can`t make this as already booked up for another event but hope it all gets enough support.

Have fun

Paul Kelley

 

[chrismouzou]

hi adr

trip looks good iam going to have to give it a miss,
would like to have come have other commitments on those dates,
missed the last france trip, one day i will get across the channel even if i have to row,all the best for the trip



porscheless chris

 

[oceancarrera]

Guys, thanks for your responses so far. Last call anybody? Otherwise it makes sense to hold off an overnight continental trip until 2008. I was supposed to inform the hotel this lunchtime whether we would like to take up the rooms or not.

Please note that details of this trip was emailed out to R20 London members and there has been no additional definite takers.

 

[tallmat]

Adrian, we're also a No unfortunately, but not because of the trip -- looks like a great schedule. Next month is packed as it is, we just can't get away.

 

[oceancarrera]

Well, it was a good idea, but it looks like it's a no-goer []! I think September tends to be a busy month for many following the summer holiday festivities. I have to let the hotel know to release the rooms as I think there is fairly strong demand for accomodation that weekend. Anyone who still plans on going by themselves - especially for the "Premier Weekend de L'Excellence Automobile" event at Reims - please bring back some photos and it would be great to hear how it went.

2008 will be the year of the Eurohoon! (all suggestions/ideas for itinerary welcome)

Next events are Ragley Hall on Sept 9, and don't forget to sign up for the free inspections on 13th October at West London OPC.

Cheers - []

 

[THX911]

Those who are keen on doing the Reims that weekend please see http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/m.asp?m=311180
as, at the time of writing this post, they still had 3 spaces available.

See you at Ace next week or at the Wings & Wheels on Sunday if you are coming to that.

Kish