Angouleme 2023 Circuit Des Remparts

[MrVert]

Three weeks today until we set off….

Starting to plan routes, Calais —> Sées, then on to Angouleme via Le Mans, trying to avoid the Autoroutes for some country road fun.

Any suggestions of places to see along the way would be welcome

[RONV]

We loved it and attended many times and always took part in this, we now travel to France twice a year May and September we leave on the 8th of September for 2 weeks visiting D-DAY BEACHES and Albert on the SOMME.

[blueg33]

MrVert said:

Three weeks today until we set off….

Starting to plan routes, Calais —> Sées, then on to Angouleme via Le Mans, trying to avoid the Autoroutes for some country road fun.

Any suggestions of places to see along the way would be welcome

Saumur, or Blois both are quite nice on the Loire and give you a crossing point. I prefer Blois. Some great roads in the area if coming from Le Mans but avoid the road that runs along the north side of the Loire, its boring and very often slow due to traffic

[biggles330d]

We are 11/9 overnight ferry to Dieppe, 12/9 amble along the coast for a look at the Normandy WW2 beaches and to find some breakfast, then take all afternoon / evening down to Angouleme via Saumur and avoiding the motorway.

[MrVert]

Thanks for the recommendations

We’re returning via Normandy to visit some of the D Day Memorials and museums, very much looking forward to that part of the trip.

[RONV]

We are staying here again in June we stay at Hotel 6th of June next to the church.

[Rappa]

Not long to go now!!

[MrVert]

Nope!

Anyone on the Eurotunnel Thursday morning / lunchtime?

[Mk2Jag]

On the Portsmouth- Caen ferry tomorrow morning at 8am. MGBGT V8 and MGC.

[Greeny]

I will be leaving tommorow to catch the overnight Portsmouth to St Malo Ferry, 1963 Mk2 3.8

[Mk2Jag]

Greeny said:

I will be leaving tommorow to catch the overnight Portsmouth to St Malo Ferry, 1963 Mk2 3.8

Dan- be great to grab a beer with you down there! It’s been a while!

[Greeny]

Yes Matt, Place des Halles, Saturday evening

[Pupp]

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[Mk2Jag]

[Mk2Jag]

What a wonderful weekend. Never seen so many bars and restaurants. Everyone friendly, lots of interesting machinery, the social side has been superb, the weather brilliant. If you’ve not done it- you absolutely must!

[Pupp]

[ric p]

Just got back late last night and what a great event again. This is the 4th visit in 8 years and it has always been hugely enjoyable.

This year stayed in La Rochelle Thur night on the way down avoiding the autoroutes. It allows leisurely lunches and dinners. This years group



It is made by being able to wander amongst the most eclectic mix of cars and never any issues with a restaurant table.







We have previously done the organised rally on the Sat but the last couple of times have driven out to lunch in the most beautiful town of Brantôme by the river to the South West.

Highly recommended.