Come and enjoy the Circuit Historique de Laon. It has garnered an almost cult status among the UK’s car club and the motoring enthusiast scene. A low mileage, typically French weekend with hundreds of cars of many marques all there to sample the French way of life and put on a show for the locals.

Friday: Ferry Crossing to Calais, arrive early and take part in an OPTIONAL Car Display. Alternatively, drive at your leisure to your hotel and meet your fellow travellers.

Saturday: Circuit Historique de Laon will begin with participants making their way to Parc Foch to register for the weekend’s events, collect their tulip book before embarking on the INCLUSIVE Saturday’s organised run.

Sunday: Gather in Laon Old Town ready for the closed street run. There will be a few hours to explore the historic town before the parade. The 6km closed, cobbled road route, includes hairpin bends, great views and beautiful medieval streets. Spectators line the streets to watch one of the biggest motorcades of classic and sports cars in Europe.

Monday: Pre-booked participants convene at the designated meeting point to check in and collect their Road Book for the OPTIONAL morning run, (TBC – estimated £30-£35 extra per car). Alternatively, the day is at leisure to make your way to your port of departure for your sailing back to the UK.

The event is organised by Scenic Car Tours who have been working with the LDC events team to give us a special weekend. Scenic Car Tours knowledge of the event is extensive and will be used to give us information to ensure we get the best from the tour. Two hotels have been identified in Soissons, a 35 minute drive from Laon. Soissons is one of the most ancient towns in France with many historic points of interest, and of course many eateries. Representatives from Scenic Car Tours and a LDC officer will be on hand for any questions or help you may require. The package prices include ferries, B&B accommodation, a detailed road book featuring maps and local attractions.

As an LDC member there is a £50 discount available off the total price of your holiday.

To access full details, including the LDC discount code and prices, please ensure that you are signed in to your LDC account here. Once signed in, further information will be available together with the discount codes. If you are unable to access the discount or are experiencing issues accessing your account, please email membership@lotusdriversclub.org.uk.

Potential Post-Laon Black Forest Tour

Why not extend your stay on the Continent and include a tour to the stunning Black Forest. Take a scenic drive along the Schwarzwaldhochstraße, delve into the history of the charming towns and villages, and marvel at the breathtaking gorges, waterfalls and lakes. Please Register your Interest by emailing j.wilson@lotusdriversclub.org.uk. Prices will be released once sufficient interest is shown but will be in the region of £900 -£975 dinner bed and breakfast per person. This is based on two people/one car sharing a room for a six day, five night stay. We need five couples committed to attend to make this viable.

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