Driving Weekend - Test Drive Your Dream Car
On 200KM of scenic roads and reach full acceleration and performance during two laps on the legendary 24 hours Le Mans Bugatti circuit. A perfect weekend for the race driver in you.
Day 1: Arrival at Château de La Barne
- Welcome cider from the property, tea, coffee
- Private visit of the Château by the Comte de Vanssay
- Grand Siècle dinner with Champagne cocktail in the elegant Salon Rose, a four course candlelit dinner with two different wines, the family crystal and silver
served in the XVIIth century dining room, followed by coffee and brandy in the Grand Drawing Room
Day 2: Golf at L'Ardrée
- Visit of Chenonceau castle
- Wine tasting game in the Xth century vaulted cellars of Vouvray
- Gourmet Dinner at the Relais d'Antan restaurant in the picturesque village of Lavardin
Day 3:
- Golf at Mangolfier course
- Exclusive visit and luncheon at the private Chateau of Chêne de Coeur, hosted by Comte & Comtesse Ogier d'Ivry
- VIP welcome and 4 laps driving your dreamcar, Ferrari 430 GT, Lamborghini Gallardo or Porsche around the Maison Blanche Race track of Le Mans
and for the accompanying spouses, visit to the old Plantagenet city of Le Mans, or to the shade garden of Le Petit Bordeaux, or to the famous Malicorne porcelain museum and factory
- Wine and cheese tasting supper back at Château de La Barne
This event is based on 12- 14 guests.
This special week-end takes place only once every month from March 2011,
So to avoid disappointment, book early. Contact us for prices and to book your place.
Package includes: 3 nights accommodation in a double room
- welcome drink, daily afternoon tea and English breakfast
- visit of the château
- Grand Siecle dinner at Chateau de La Barne on day of arrival
- Wine and cheese supper at Château de La Barne on another night
- private reception and lunch at Château Chêne de Coeur in Le Mans
- organisation, onsite assistance and reservations
A chauffeur driven transport, pick up probably from Paris (airport or Eurostar) and return there, plus transport to Ardrée/Amboise/Chenonceau/Lavardin and back to La Barne on day 2, and from La Barne to Le Mans to the porcelain factory in Malicorne back to La Barne on Day 3.
NOT INCLUDED
The gourmet restaurant on Day 2 (menu prices between 28 and 42 euros, wine not included) and out of pocket expenses.