Enjoy fabulous driving down to the Circuit des Remparts at Angouleme via Normandy, Loire, Vienne Valley and the Charente, as well as a spot of historic racing along the way. Our tour departs on the comfortable cruise ferry from Portsmouth to St Malo, we have arranged a welcome dinner reservation in the ships a la carte restaurant – a great moment to get to know your fellow tour participants. The run from ferry takes us via a breakfast stop on a lake in Brittany. One of our favourite drives ensues via Vitre to Fontevraud for an overnight stay in a historic ‘Abbaye’, now a 4-star hotel. We have privileged parking arranged within the grounds of Abbaye. This evening we have aperitifs and dinner in the hotels’ restaurant, prepared by their Michelin-starred chef.
As we leave La Loire, more fabulous roads will be enjoyed as we tour into the stunning Vienne valley. We have three nights in Angouleme to enjoy one of the great historic car and racing events. Marvel as Grand Prix Bugattis roll into town for the weekend. Your tour manager will show you around the town on Friday when you arrive, so that you know where everything is to be found during what is always a high-speed weekend. We include grandstand seats and paddock passes for race day. There is the option to attend the Saturday evening ‘soiree’ in the covered market, so let us know if you would like to attend. On Sunday evening we have a finale dinner at a restaurant in town.
