Chateau Run '07

[lambochick]

Following on from last year's successful event (discounting the bit where we got stopped by the Gendarmerie ) the Chateau Run for 2007 is in the process of being finalised.

The main difference for the 2007 Run is that it will be spread over a weekend, rather than a single day. The relevant dates are Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th June 2007.

This year we intend to travel to Chateau Tilques.


Itinerary.

Friday:
Meet at services (J8 on the M20) at 8:30a.m. Depart at 9:00 to catch the 10:20 am EuroTunnel. Arrive Chateau Tilques approximately 12:30 pm - afternoon free to either drive out or just relax and enjoy the surroundings at Chateau Tilques with a few glasses (bottles!) of vino. Informal evening meal at Chateau Tilques.

Saturday:
Drive/convoy/possible vineyard and tour - TBA
Formal dinner at Chateau Tilques - hopefully Black Tie and Posh Frocks.

Sunday:
Depart Chateau Tilques late morning, heading back to Calais via Boulogne and the scenic coast road. Calais to Folkestone crossing at 16:50 pm.

For anyone interested in joining us details are listed below for you to make the relevant bookings (Eurotunnel and Chateau accommodation)

www.eurotunnel.com or www.eurotunnel.co.uk
For the full weekend, book outward journey Friday 22nd June @ 10:20am. Return journey Sunday 24th June @ 16:50pm. All times are local

Accommodation (Friday and Saturday night)
www.chateautilques.com
Contact number [phone] Fax [phone]
Available rooms range from large suites to very reasonable double rooms.

If you have any questions please PM either myself or IanQV

When adding your name, please just cut and paste the list to keep the thread size down.

IanQv - CountachQV
Lambochick - Diablo

Edited by lambochick on Thursday 25th January 15:47

[lambochick]

I think you may find cheaper rooms if you give the Chateau a ring, as a lot of the rooms are not priced on the on-line booking page.

[lambochick]

Best bet is to wait until IanQv logs in, as he has all the lowdown on the Chateau and should be able to advise accordingly.

ETA Thanks to Blondemoment for supplying the following link which should allow you to make a discounted booking online (ps ignore the map on that site as it is pointing at the wrong hotel)

www.booking.com/hotel/fr/hotel-chateau-tilques.html?aid=309325;sid=3bfdb2633567452e16bfeba9005908d2;checkin=;checkout=

Edited by lambochick on Thursday 25th January 19:43

[lambochick]

For anyone who is interested, here are a few photos from last year's Chateau run.

www.88qv.com/chateau06.htm

[lambochick]

Sounds good to me. There's also an option for anyone who would prefer to only do the Saturday and Sunday. Obviously we intend for the big dinner on Saturday evening, so wouldn't be missing out on the important bit. (Would also help to keep the cost down, if that is a factor for anyone.)

[lambochick]

Just trying to think what we might like to do on the Saturday. What do people think to a run down to the old GP circuit at Reims? It's about 150 miles/2 1/2 hours from the Chateau, or is that too far?

[Lambochick]

Just a couple of weeks now.

Anyone got any ideas on how to pass Saturday? I've already suggested a visit to the old GP circuit at Reims, which is about 2 1/2 to 3 hours away, depending on route. There are a couple of eating places nearby too if anyone wanted to take lunch there.

Does anyone have any other suggestions or recommendations?

[Lambochick]

For anyone who doesn't feel like travelling too far, there's a large glass crystal factory at Arques, which may appeal to any ladies on the trip.

Arques Crystal Glass Factory

[Lambochick]

ianqv said:

Dear All


OK - in a nut shell have a look at www.lesjardinsdelamatelote.com
They also have secure parking for our cars.

Regards

Ian

Count me in, as I would like some of that please.

Lisa

[Lambochick]

OK. Ian has put the itinerary together, and Mr Lambochick has done a few basic maps and directions for the key places we will be visiting on this trip. All of this will be photocopied (in glorious B+W) to be handed out on the day, but if anyone would like to print their own copy ahead of time, it has all been put into a single Word document on my website.

http://www.88qv.com/Chateau2007.doc

[Lambochick]

Just hours to go. See you all tomorrow.

[Lambochick]

Absolutely wonderful weekend, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Can't wait for the next one (hint !!! )

Some great photos appearing already. Haven't been able to sort through mine yet, but here's a couple to be going on with.

Edited by Lambochick on Sunday 24th June 22:37

[Lambochick]

Have now uploaded a few more pictures to my website (in addition to the ones I posted above) which can be seen here Chateau Pictures

[Lambochick]

Here you go Short video clip taster

[Lambochick]

Here's one I 'stitched' earlier.

[Lambochick]

sl55kleemann said:

I finish to edit my pictures!

172 pictures of that great moments are online

http://www.sl55creationweb.com/

There are some very good photos in there. Glad you got some of the Bride sitting in my car, as I didn't take any myself. Would you have any objections if I used a few on my website if I keep your logo intact?