JEC France SW France/ Aquataine - Calendar of Events
JECSOF/A - CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2026
Saturday 25th April and Sunday 26th April
The AGM will be held in the Hotel Francois 1er in Cognac at 2.30pm on
Saturday 25th April, followed by a dinner at the Hotel Héritage in the centre of
Cognac, with an overnight stay in the Hotel François 1er if you so wish. We
very much hope that many of you will stay on for the Sunday rally described
below.
On Sunday 26th April, we shall be joining a rally organised by the Rotary Club
of Cognac to raise money for the eradication of Polio and Leprosy around the
world. The day will include breakfast and registration at Maison Martell, a
morning rally of about two hours and then a display of classic Delage and
Delahaye cars to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Louis Delage,
along with many other classic cars. A slap-up lunch will be taken in the former
shop situated in the courtyard at Maison Martell. A guided tour and tasting is
available to those who book. All participants must pre-register.
Monday 4th to Saturday 9th May
A trip based around the four valleys of the LOT, the OUYSSE, the CÉLÉ and
the DORDOGNE, including such gems as MARTEL, BEAULIEU-SUR-
DORDOGNE, ST-CIRQUE-LAPOPIE, ROCAMADOUR, FIGEAC and many
pretty little villages and interesting visits. Foie gras and truffles may also be
involved! We hope to be able to arrange a trip on the picturesque steam train
at Martel.
Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd June
An introduction to regularity rallies organised by Pete and Clem Upton, who
have much experience in this area of rallying. There will be an evening
briefing and dinner on the first evening, followed by a simple regularity rally in
two parts on the following morning, with a coffee-stop mid-morning and
followed by lunch. A night will be spent in a hotel in Périgueux, from where
the rally will start. This is NOT a competitive event, it is just a bit of fun and an
introduction to timed rallies.
Sunday July 19th
We are joining up with the Interesting Car and Bike Club (ICBC) for a visit to
the Château de Hautefort and a lunch together, including a display of our cars
in the château grounds. This is a chance to meet new friends and see some
different cars.
Sunday 30th August
Our annual charity barbecue is to be held in the commune of Bellevigne
(16120) at the home of Julian Packman and his partner Régine.
Friday 4th September
A visit to the Château de Varaignes and the museum of weaving and a lunch
in a local restaurant.
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September
The annual Circuit des Remparts weekend in Angoulême. The Club will be
participating in the rallye touristique on Saturday 19th and will organise a
Club lunch in Angoulême on Sunday 20th. Please note: If you want stand
tickets for the racing on Sunday 20th you MUST buy them directly from the
Circuit des Remparts website, which opened on 14th December 2025.
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September
The annual Classic Festival at the Circuit de Nogaro is held on this weekend.
If there is sufficient interest from members, we shall organise a Club trip with
suggested hotel accommodation and information on how to enter the rally
and generally enjoy yourselves.