John Bonnett
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| posted on 20/1/07 at 04:15 PM |
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Laon Historique May 2007
Just wondered if anyone from the Group is going.
John
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MikeR
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| posted on 20/1/07 at 04:27 PM |
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well i'm not as i've never heard of it / not a clue what it is 
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 20/1/07 at 04:56 PM |
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Laon is a mediaeval town 140 miles south of Paris. On one day every year they close the streets for a parade of Classic and Kit Cars. The atmosphere
is incredible and there is some very good driving to be had. As anybody who has taken a kit or classic car down to Le Mans will know, the French love
our cars and give us a really enthusiastic and warm welcome.
Continental Car Tours organise the British contingent http://www.continentalcartours.co.uk/ and the whole weekend is memorable. Nearby is the
wonderful circuit of Folembray. This is set on a hillside, run by the local council and available to hire for next to nothing. We took the Special
down there some years ago for a track day; very wet and very enjoyable. There are a few videos of the circuit at
http://www.dailymotion.com/visited/search/folembray/1
In my humble opinion both Laon and the circuit are well worth a visit.
John
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MikeR
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| posted on 20/1/07 at 05:28 PM |
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ah, heard of this - friend went some years ago. He really enjoyed it, couldn't believe how enthusiasitc the crowds where.
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shortie
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| posted on 20/1/07 at 05:35 PM |
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Jim Giblett is definitely going from here
Rich.
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jimgiblett
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| posted on 20/1/07 at 08:44 PM |
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Yes, I'm definitely going again this year. And also to Folembray at least once.
- Jim
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 20/1/07 at 09:04 PM |
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Great news Jim, look forward to seeing you. We are taking the Portsmouth to Caen crossing.
Best wishes
John
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Humbug
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| posted on 22/1/07 at 10:34 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by John Bonnett
Laon is a mediaeval town 140 miles south of Paris. On one day every year they close the streets for a parade of Classic and Kit Cars. The atmosphere
is incredible and there is some very good driving to be had. As anybody who has taken a kit or classic car down to Le Mans will know, the French love
our cars and give us a really enthusiastic and warm welcome.
Continental Car Tours organise the British contingent http://www.continentalcartours.co.uk/ and the whole weekend is memorable. Nearby is the
wonderful circuit of Folembray. This is set on a hillside, run by the local council and available to hire for next to nothing. We took the Special
down there some years ago for a track day; very wet and very enjoyable. There are a few videos of the circuit at
http://www.dailymotion.com/visited/search/folembray/1
In my humble opinion both Laon and the circuit are well worth a visit.
John
Actually, according to www.continentalcartours.co.uk it's 140 miles south of Calais, rather than Paris... 
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 23/1/07 at 09:54 AM |
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quote
Actually, according to www.continentalcartours.co.uk it's 140 miles south of Calais, rather than Paris.
Yes it is, sorry my mistake.
John
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