The nostalgic R10 European Weekend Of The Year tour to the ancient southwestern French town of Angoulême is available for booking now. Hotel spaces in town are very limited because of all the 2020 rollovers, but accommodation outside may be found if you are interested.
Every September, Angoulême is filled with racing enthusiasts for the Historique Circuit des Remparts, the annual gathering of vintage and classic cars.
You can read more in this link https://www.sceniccartours.com/angouleme , but in summary from Thursday 15th to Tuesday 20th September we will be following a standard tour offered by Scenic Car Tours, slightly tweaked if you join in with the recommended arrangements.
It’s a 600+ mile two-day drive there in your Porsche, arriving in Angoulême on the Friday; we will view the historic car rally and have leisure time on Saturday, watch the racing from grandstand seats on the Sunday, and start for home the next day.
The number of hotels in the Angouleme area is extremely limited, so if you wish to come along, you should book now to avoid disappointment.
Prices are as below, for which you will receive the following:
- Return Eurotunnel crossing from Folkestone to Calais;
- Thursday night at the Ibis Hotel, Le Mans - outbound journey;
- Monday night at the Novotel la Source, Orleans - return journey;
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at the Ibis Nord £691 per person (two sharing) or £1014 travelling solo;
- Buffet breakfast each morning & meals as itinerary;
- Grandstand tickets & paddock passes for Sunday racing;
- Detailed road book featuring maps, great drives & event information;
- Commemorative tour rally plate.
Car parking charges may be additionally payable at the hotel.
As the destination and the events there are the purpose of the trip, the drive down and back is largely by motorway, and the hotels are stopover points rather than being chosen for style and relaxation. However, there are options for the journey each way that can be discussed, once your commitment to join the trip has been given.
So if you wish to take part, please let me know as soon as possible, whether or not you are one of the couples that is rolling over from last year, or someone just now finding out about it.
If you are a new member, perhaps feeling a little shy, and unsure whether to join the trip, I can assure you that you will be made most welcome. This is a great opportunity to make new friends in R10 and to create some memories that will last a lifetime.
The hotel rooms must be reserved urgently. Today as I write (31 January 2022) there are just 5 rooms available at the Ibis, so if you delay, you will have to find another hotel, or worse, be unable to join with us on this fabulous trip.
Please indicate your intentions by replying to this post on the forum, and also emailing me at mark.grimwood1@btinternet.com, ensuring that I have your telephone number for further contact.
I have more detailed information from Scenic Car Tours to share with you, once I hear of your interest. Meanwhile, please do not hesitate to ask me any questions if you have them.
Mark
