The Paul Ricard Circuit is a modern track with a unique design and top of the range facilities which hosts the best of motorsport.
Renovated and modernized to Formula 1 standards, the Paul Ricard Circuit host races of various international championships such as F1 World Championship, World Series by Renault FR3.5 & FR2.0, F2 Series, but also European Le Mans & GT Europe Endurance.
The Paul Ricard Circuit has the longest straight of European circuits, the Mistral straight is 1.8 km.
Tour Packages France / Austria 'Combined Tour' options - please enquire
Features of this Event
Makes for a great Holiday break
Scenic journey with picturesque moments to enjoy
Stay Chaumont Wednesday enroute hotel
Sainte-Victoire Tour Hotel just a short drive to the Circuit
3* & 4* Tour Hotels with restaurant and pool
Visit Beaune & Chateau Gassier to sample the wines
Thursday Pit Lane and Circuit Walkabout **TBC
Circuit Transfers on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
5 night Coach Tour Itinerary
Tour Reference F-5N-CT
Please note some parts of the Tour maybe in our Shuttles or Mini Coach as required. Times are subject to local conditions.
Depart UK ; Wednesday 20th July 2022 | London Victoria Coach Station 06:45
Dover Calais Channel Crossing ; Outbound 11:10 | Return 19:20
Return UK ; Monday 25th July eta London 21.30
Joining the Tour options / EU Travel - Passport Visa details - see below
Return UK Travel from London included
UK British Coaches with no overnight travel
Day 1 - Wednesday UK to Chaumont
Tour Check In : by 06:30 as we depart London Victoria Coach Station at 06:45 prompt, making our way to Dover to collect passengers.
We then continue to Eurotunnel for our late morning crossing, you will have plenty of time for brunch and any shopping or currency changes.
From the Nord Pas-de-Calais we continue through Picardy. We make a late afternoon comfort stop and pass through picturesque Reims in the heart of the Champagne-Ardenne. We continue onto our overnight stop at Chaumont.
The town centre hotel is family run and has good facilities including restaurant & bar.
All the rooms have en suite facilities. Dinner at the hotel, please pre book on arrival, there are also local restaurants to explore.
Day 2 - Thursday Chaumont to Sainte-Victoire
After a traditional French 'continental' style breakfast we load luggage from 07:45 and depart at 08:00.
We journey south you can enjoy some of the best scenery that France has to offer. Through the wine regions of Burgundy, Rhône-Alpse, Côte D'Azur and Languedoc, following close to the Saône and Rhône rivers. Why not purchase a bottle of wine at each stop and enjoy to remember those monuments of the tour.
Our mid morning stop is Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy in the Côte d'Or. With time to relax, explore and enjoy.
Late afternoon we are in sight of the Mediterranean. Our arrival at our Sainte-Victoire, Aix-en-Provence Hotel is from 17:00 giving you time to refresh and swim before dinner.
CIRCUIT TRANSFERS
2022 F1 Start Times therefore the tour transfer times will be adjusted [ local time]
Friday ; Practice 1 14:00 - 15:00 | Practice 2 17:00 - 18:00 | Saturday ; Practice 3 13:00 - 14:00 | Qualifying 16:00 - 17:00 | Sunday ; Race 15:00
Day 3 - Friday Circuit Transfers
After breakfast we depart to the circuit for the track action, support session and F1. Alternatively the day is free for you to relax and enjoy.
F1 First session 14:00 - 15:00 | Support Race practice | F1 Second session 17:00 - 18:00.
We depart the circuit after practice 2 returning direct to the Hotel.
Day 4 - Saturday Circuit Transfers
After breakfast we depart to the circuit for the days track action.
F1 13:00 - 14:00 Third practice session then 16:00 - 17:00 Qualifying. For the fans of F2 we stay to see the Race.
After the Race we make a prompt departure returning direct to the Hotel.
Day 5 - Sunday Circuit Transfers
After breakfast we depart to the circuit, to see the support races, Drivers parade and the Grand Prix.
F2 Second Race | Porsche Supercup | F1 Drivers Parade | Formula One GP Start 15:00.
After the race we make a slow departure returning direct to the Hotel.
Day 6 - Monday Coach Tour depart to UK Direct
After breakfast we depart early and travel direct back to the UK making enroute comfort stops. We arrive Calais early evening and travel by Eurotunnel. Our arrival in Dover is approx. 19.30 we arrive back in London Victoria approximately 21.30
Your Holiday Experience:
You will have travelled through France, experienced local hospitality at it's best.
You will have a great Motorsport experience and be pampered by your excellent 'Select Travel Team'.
We know that ALL this will leave you with an appetite to travel with us again with memories to treasure.
2022 ESCORTED COACH TOUR PACKAGE
Tour Reference F-5N-CT
Price £SGB per person £599
Single room supplement £35pppn
Race Tickets : Weekend Admission - Grandstands - Paddock - Hospitality **click the links - add to booking
Package includes Return Travel from London, Hotel with breakfast, Circuit Transfers
Please note ;
Travel Insurance is important, please ensure you have full cover.
Tour Prices are in £SGB per person, B&B in a twin/double room share, enquire for single room supplement.
Race Tickets Weekend General Admission - Grandstands - Paddock - Hospitality extra see above links.
No hidden charges ; No London to Dover surcharge - No Circuit Transfer surcharge.
Extras : Race Tickets, Travel Insurance, Travel to join Tour, cost etc.
Joining the Tour
Coach Tour Joining ; Tours start from London Victoria Coach Station.
Travel to London on NationalExpress.com or Megabus.com Click Here We collect enroute to Dover, Lewisham Station, A20, Maidstone Services, Ashford J9 and Dover.
Why not take advantage of a nights accommodation in London before or after your tour for your ease, book direct with the hotel. Info Click Here
EU Visa / Passport:
Visa check / apply before you travel ; View Online at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice NB : Although the United Kingdom is not a member of the Schengen Area, British citizens can travel across Europe visa-free for a maximum of 90 days within a 180 days period, without a need to obtain a Schengen visa.
Non British Passport Holders will need to apply - check View Online https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/apply-from-uk/ All Passports : Please ensure you have a valid passport with at least six months to run.
EU Travel Advice:
Travel Advice / Health ; Click Here For non UK passport holders, check with your Embassy.
Health / Insurance required ; European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) | Travel Insurance | UK government exit and re entry checks at ports and airports.
Passenger Hotel Information - APIS:
You may be asked for this information for Hotel check in and for us to support any Visa application.
Full Name | Passport ID Number | Passport Expire Date | Nationality | Date of Birth | Gender.
F1 French - COACH Tour Booking Form
Complete the form below, or if you prefer to talk please call, we are not just an 'Online' Website Company
The Booking Form ; is split into sections, simply complete the sections that apply.
1. From the drop down's complete booking type and Coach Tour joining. Passenger APIS - email us separately.
2. Enter Room - passenger names / room type / etc. Extra names or half board upgrade in the comments box.
3. Race Tickets advise ; Grandstands [GA] General Admission or Hospitality.
4. Tour Extras advise ; Optional Tour Excursions and add on's.
5. Complete the Invoice contact / address section with Mobile number for use on Tour.
6. Finally add any booking comments / prefered payment option. We then email you the invoice for checking.