39th Arras Bourse d Echanges

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1 39th Arras Bourse d Echanges Enjoy a short break to Arras & Enjoy one of Northern France s Most Popular Classic Car Events Although billed as a Bourse d Echanges (that s translates to 'autojumble' to you and me), this event is organised by Club Ravera/6A and annually takes place on the 3rd Sunday in March. It is however so much more, featuring a 500-space car park reserved for vehicles more than 30 years old. Think of French manufacturers and you'll come up with Citroen, Peugeot and Renault after which you'll start to struggle, but just like Britain, France has had a long and illustruious array of makes and most of them are represented at Arras. One of the two halls of the Artois Expo contains an extensive autojumbe the other houses an impressive car display many of which are from the UK. Arras, with its fine old centre, is one of the prettiest towns in northern France and is an ancient town full of magnificent gothic architecture which gives it an air of grandeur. There is something of interest around every corner, whatever your tastes may be, and plenty of shops for some serious retail therapy. 3 DAY / 2 NIGHT TOURS From * Per Person Return P&O Ferry Crossing Dover/Calais See below for Euro Tunnel or other ferry supplements 2 Nights Hotel Accommodation Buffet Breakfast each morning Full day Battlefield Run (Saturday) Admission to the Arras Car Show (Sunday) Detailed Road Book with maps, directions and event & local attraction information Commemorative Tour Rally Plate * Above prices are per person and based on 2 person occupying a car and room. Single room occupancy supplement available on request. ALTERNATIVE FERRY ROUTES & SUPPLEMENTS EuroTunnel Supplement 40 per car return. Stena Harwich / Hook of Holland 90 per car return. Inside 2 berth cabin supplement of 54, outside cabin supplement of 65 each way. North Sea Hull / Rotterdam 73 per car return. Inside 2 berth cabin supplement of 90, outside cabin supplement of 105 each way. DFDS Portsmouth / Le Harve 45 per car return plus 77 cabin supplement each way. See next page for a full list of dates and prices

2 2015 Tour Dates 14th - 16th March Hotel Ibis les Places, Mixed Marque Tour th - 16th March Holiday Inn Express, Mixed Marque Tour 139 Early Booking Special Offer: Hotel Ibis Per person if booking is made before 31/10/2014 Arras Map

3 Tour Itinerary & Suggested Drives Please note: All routings and excursions are purely our suggestion, it is entirely your choice as to whether or not you follow our suggested routings and excursions, albeit on the day we have indicated, or at all! DAY 1 - Morning P&O Ferry Crossing from Dover to Calais (alternative crossings available). Followed by the drive through Northern France to Arras and the accommodation of your choosing (Holiday Inn Express / Ibis Centre Les Places); your base for the next 2 nights. Whilst driving to Arras you could chose to follow our appraised Battlefield Run and take in some iconic sites whilst on route. From Calais take a slight detour to visit the Le Blockhaus. The giant block shaped bunker famous for being the first Launchpad for the V1 & V2 rockets. From there enjoy a short drive to La Coupole; the huge underground bunker/factory which was the main base for launching the V2 rockets against London and the research lab where the German Scientist Von Braun and his team first started development of the atomic bomb. Just outside Arras you could also chose to visit the Vimy Ridge Canadian War Memorial. At 5:30 AM on 9 th April ,000 Canadians charged up Vimy ridge which at the time could only be described as a 7km wide graveyard. Regarded in Canada as one of the proudest moments in their history it is also regarded as their greatest sacrifice with 3,598 Canadians killed and 7,000 wounded. Once checked in at the hotel enjoy an evening at leisure in Arras. DAY 2 - Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel before departing to attend the famous Arras Classic Car show or known locally as autojumble. A short walk from your hotel the 500 space car park will be occupied by 30+ year old cars. A very diverse selection of European cars and extremely rare French cars from manufacturers that have faded into history. Enjoy a cultural lunch and dinner in café s and restaurants scattered around the square and purchase Historic motoring memorabilia. DAY 3 - Check out after breakfast and enjoy a few hours at leisure to explore the town of Arras and its many museums and memorial sites or depart for Calais and stop along some of the Battlefield run itinerary you may have missed. Catch a return ferry to Dover late afternoon and enjoy you crossing back to the UK. Hotel Ibis Les Places, Arras The Ibis Arras Centre Les Places hotel is ideally located in the heart of the historic centre, a stone's throw from the Grand Place, the belfry (UNESCO world heritage site), theatres and shopping streets. The hotel has 63 rooms, a bar, light meal service and Wi-Fi Internet access. There is a restaurant and a public paying car park close to the hotel

4 What to see and do... Please note: All routings and excursions are purely our suggestion, it is entirely your choice as to whether or not you follow our suggested routings and excursions, albeit on the day we have indicated, or at all! Holiday Inn Express Arras As well as hosting one of Europe's most diverse car festivals Arras is steeped in History. Arras was the only town in France to occupy a front-line position for the duration of the Great War. Early on in the war the town was almost levelled so the remaining occupants retreated underground along with 24,000 British soldiers and prepared for the Battle of Arras. The Battle of Arras is believed to be one of the greatest surprise attacks in human history. Because of its history dotted around its unique Northern French architecture you will find many places of remembrance scattered about Arras. Due to the location Arras is in a historical location of Europe. Going back to the early Roman Empire Arras was at the cross road of England and mainland Europe. This can be seen in its design and architecture created over time by the great flows of various European civilisations. From the Citadel to Saint-Vaast Abbey down to the Lower Town enjoy a trip through time. Holiday Inn Express Arras is located in the city centre, opposite the train station. It offers air-conditioned rooms, a bar and 24-hour reception desk. Free Wi-Fi is available. The soundproofed rooms at Holiday Inn Express Arras are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, telephone and private bathroom. The rooms are accessible by lift. Guests can relax in the hotel s large lounge, which has a large flat-screen TV, or on the terrace. Additional facilities include vending machines and an underground car park.

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