Angoulême Circuit Des Remparts


The 2025 Circuit des Remparts annual classic car race, weekend-long events see classic cars hurtling around the ancient, twisting roads of the pretty hill-top town of Angoulême. The Circuit des Remparts is a highlight in any historic racing enthusiast’s diary!

Itinerary Options

3 or 4 nights self-drive itinerary
Wednesday 17th September

Take the overnight ferry from Portsmouth to Caen. A cabin reserved for you.

Thursday 18th September
Drive through the beautiful towns of France to Angouleme. Accommodation can be reserved for you along the route on request. Alternatively, we can reserve an additional night for you at your hotel in Angouleme.

Friday 19th September

Check into your hotel, where accommodation is reserved for you for 3 or 4 nights on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Parking is available locally to the hotel. Please ask our team members for the recommended parking locations and any further information. Weekend admission ticket to either Cathedral Grandstand or Fangio Grandstand.

Join other motorsports fans today to watch the Concours d’Elegance. This is the traditional opening of the Charentais automobile weekend where the cars gather in the centre of town to be judged for their condition and authenticity. The stunning classic cars arrive from all over the world for this amazing spectacle. You can also head to the prize-giving ceremony on Friday evening and admission is free.
Parking is available locally to the hotel. Please ask our team members for the recommended parking locations and any further information.

Saturday 20th September
Today is the Angouleme International Rally. Over 150 cars drive through the beautiful scenic towns before finishing at the Champ de Mars.

Sunday 21st September
The most exciting day! Enjoy the historic race, full of classic cars.

Monday 22nd September
After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the hotel and make your way to Caen for your return ferry back to Portsmouth at 4.30 p.m. Reserved seating is included in your package. You will arrive back in the UK at approx. 9.30 pm.

If you wish to alter your crossings or reserve additional accommodation for your trip, please ask a member of the team as this can be done for you on request.

Hotel Room Type Nights
3 Nights 4 Nights
Ibis Budget Angoulême Centre
Double/Twin Room £699 £779
Double Room for Sole Occupancy £1,149 £1,289
Europeen Hotel
Double/Twin Room £729 £809
Double Room for Sole Occupancy £1,129 £1,279

*Parking is subject to availability

The above is a sample itinerary but if you would like to extend your stay or for us to arrange alternative Channel crossings please do let us know and we would be happy to do so.
To discuss your ideal Circuit Des Remparts Angouleme 2025 Itinerary holiday, call us on 0116 231 1222 or email us at .

Hotel Options

The Européen Hôtel Citotel is situated in the heart of Angoulême.  The hotel is conveniently located in the city centre of Angoulême, just 400 metres from the SNCF train station and 300 meters from the old town with its array of restaurants and shops. It’s only a 10-minute walk from the Angoulême circuit.

This hotel is set in the centre of Angoulême, just 200 metres from the train station and the old town area. Angoulême Cathedral is only a 10-minute walk away and you can easily walk to the circuit too. It is only a 10-minute walk to the grandstands.