RAINBOW TOUR 2024

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ONE WHOLE WEEK OF LEISURE IN CLASSIC CARS…

I have the honor and pleasure to present to you the great and unique gay event in vintage automobiles, the RAINBOW TOUR 2024, which will take place from October 5 to 13, 2024, under the direction of Dominique De Taverny.

Following the success of previous RAINBOW TOUR, participants returned enthusiastic from previous meetings. So, the challenge is taken up again for 2024. The month of October is often less active for outings in classic cars, so let’s take advantage of this calmer moment to get together to discover “la belle France”. We are counting on you to respond in large numbers and favorably to this great 9-day outing. The success of the RAINBOW TOUR 2024 is in your hands….

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PRESENTATION

For this big tour, I suggest you discover 2 departments of France: Haute Vienne and Dordogne. The starting point will be in Limoges, a town located on the road to the southwest of France. Haute Vienne is mainly known for the city of Limoges and the manufacture of porcelain tableware. The Dordogne is renowned for Périgord and its gastronomy, its wines, its numerous castles and its preserved nature. I therefore invite you to discover these 2 pretty departments and let yourself be guided during a week of vacation with your classic car. In order to fully enjoy this week of vacation and be totally relaxed, no games or questions during this stay. Simply take a ride in your classic cars. Obviously, this meeting is reserved for collection vehicles over 25 years old or exceptional.

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ACCOMODATION

For the first 2 nights, you will stay at the Saint Lazare*** golf hotel. This establishment is located in Limoges, approximately 5 kilometers from the city center. Some of the rooms have a direct view of the golf course surrounded by greenery. From the bar and the restaurant, a large terrace with a view of the golf course can welcome you for a drink in the fresh air. The rooms are equipped with bathroom and WC, a TV and a WiFi connection. To park your cars, the hotel provides a large private car park.

For the next 6 nights, you will stop at the Auberge de la Petite Reine*** in Siorac in Périgord. This hotel is located in the village of Siorac in Périgord, approximately 15 kilometers west of Sarlat. This hotel spread over several pavilions provides you with a large park of 14,000 m2, an indoor heated swimming pool, a bar with terrace. The rooms are equipped with bathroom with WC, television and wifi connection. To park cars, the hotel has a large private car park under video surveillance. Note that the chef is a “maitre restaurateur”, so quality and local food are favored. Important ! This hotel does not normally accept pets, but it reserves 4 separate rooms for dog or cat owners.

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PROGRAM

The meeting will begin with a meeting on Saturday 5 October 2024 at the end of the afternoon around 17:00 to 20:00 directly at the Saint Lazare golf hotel in Limoges. This will therefore leave the whole day of Saturday to make the journey from his home in Limoges. Therefore, no activities are planned following this day’s drive. Everyone will have their own room for the next 2 nights that you will spend in this establishment. In the evening, you will meet for dinner at the hotel restaurant.

Sunday October the 6th :

In the morning, drive to the Village of Saint Léonard de Noblat to visit the HistoRail museum, which is a railway museum that intimately and as harmoniously combines its diverse collections of real equipment with several miniature train networks. Discover the history of the railway in the region with, among other things, its very unusual shunter Moyse known as ‘the horned beast’, its exceptional Traversothèque… You will be able to discover train driving, railway safety, signaling, and the technical aspects of different rail-related professions. Model railways are becoming increasingly important with multi-scale networks; from 1/87th to 1/22.5th. The so-called “queen” scale at 1/43.5 or “0” leaves a noticeable presence. The steam locomotive at the head of the Orient-Express, with its sound system, smokes like a real locomotive!

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Lunch in a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, head to Bessines-sur-Gartempe to discover the small Urêka museum. This site is unique in the global mining museum landscape: the very first exhibition tour dedicated to uranium ore. URÊKA takes you on an interactive and fun journey deep into the ore. The adventure of uranium which led man to discover it, understand it, extract it and use it. Cinematic spectacle in relief, spatiotemporal excursion into the depths of mining. Outside there is a machine park, with an astonishing display of mining machines.

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Back to Limoges.

Dinner at the Hotel du golf Saint Lazare in Limoges.

Monday October the 7th :

Check out of the hotel du golf Saint Lazare in Limoges.

Your route will take you again to Saint Léonard de Noblat. The artisanal and family factory Porcelaine Carpenet presents the entire manufacturing and decoration process in the tradition of Limoges porcelain through a guided tour. With several thousand models spread across around twenty collections, including oven blue, Carpenet designs new shapes every year: pots, vases, boxes, lamps, tableware, fauna. Its responsiveness allows it to meet customer needs and personalize its porcelain for special events (weddings, corporate gifts). Labeled Living Heritage Company and Protected Geographical Indication (IGP), the factory is keen to only market porcelain exclusively created and decorated in the Limoges region. Factory outlet on site. After the visit, you will take the road towards the Dordogne.

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Lunch at a local restaurant.

The rest of the day will drive you towards Hautefort. Located on a rocky outcrop, the Château de Hautefort is an old medieval fortress transformed in the 17th century by the marquis of the name into a pleasure residence. Embellished in particular by the addition in the 19th century of a French garden and a landscaped park, it is a unique site in Périgord which combines the splendor of nature and the majesty of architecture, with a culture of refinement inherited and transmitted over time. This place steeped in history, preserved and restored by its various owners for more than a millennium, can still be visited today. It is the fruit of a family’s strong commitment to a value: beauty.

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Arrival at the end of the afternoon at the Auberge de la Petite Reine in Siorac en Perigord.

Check-in for the next 6 nights.

Dinner at the restaurant of the Auberge de la Petite Reine in Siorac in Perigord.

Tuesday October the 8th :

In the morning, head to the Rouffignac cave. The Rouffignac Cave is one of the largest decorated caves known, with eight kilometers of galleries. First frequented by the cave bear, whose claws and nests are numerous, it was decorated, around 15,000 years ago, by prehistoric artists who drew or engraved 260 representations of bison, horses, ibexes and rhinoceroses. woolly, but above all 160 mammoths. An electric train allows you to explore this site.

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Meal in a local restaurant.

Afternoon drive to the Eyrignac gardens. With its gardens of flowers and greenery, Eyrignac is the plant jewel of the Périgord noir, a parenthesis of eternity very close to Sarlat. Around the 17th century Manor extends the French Garden where the play of perspectives and the mastery of Nature features boxwood arabesques, gushing fountains, water mirrors, grass carpets and the collection of plant sculptures hand-cut by Eyrignac gardeners. It’s a completely different atmosphere, rural, intimate and colorful that reigns in the Jardin des Sources, the Vegetable Gardens and Florist Gardens. The walk ends in the White Rose Garden, with its flower garlands and flowerbeds, which offers a unique view of the Dordogne landscapes. Rich in a 500-year-old family history, Eyrignac and its Gardens welcome you.

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Back to Siorac in Perigord.

Dinner at the restaurant of the Auberge de la Petite Reine in Siorac in Perigord.

Wednesday October the 9th :

Departure towards Marqueyssac. Marqueyssac is the most visited garden in Périgord. 9 km from Sarlat, imagine 150,000 boxwood plants planted in the 19th century on a promontory overlooking the Dordogne valley. Lose yourself with delight in the winding paths, in the undergrowth or bordered by Mediterranean vegetation, and enjoy the views of Roque-Gageac and the fortresses of Castelnaud and Beynac. The walk is organized into three routes up to the Belvédère de la Dordogne, 130 m above the river. Play in the perfectly trimmed boxwood maze, take part in one of the activities offered, such as a woodturner demonstration, the DIY workshop or an introduction to climbing.

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Back to Siorac and lunch at the Hotel de la Petite Reine.

Free afternoon to explore the region individually.

Dinner at the restaurant of the Auberge de la Petite Reine in Siorac in Perigord.

Thursday October the 10th :

Departure for Biron. On the borders of Périgord Pourpre and Agenais, the Château de Biron monitors the large neighboring forests from its promontory, 7 km south of the bastide of Monpazier. Seat of one of the four baronies of Périgord, this vast fortress, which belonged to the Gontaut-Biron family for eight centuries, underwent multiple alterations from the 12th to the 17th century. It is today a Historic Monument.

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Start by admiring the keep, in the Middle Ages guarding the border with Agenais then under English domination. Then discover the buildings built during the Renaissance, their mullioned windows and their slender turrets, the double-storey chapel. The highlight of the visit is undoubtedly the 18th century vaulted kitchen, impressive with its 22 meters long. Preserved, the Château de Biron has served as a setting for the filming of several films.

Meal at local restaurant.

For the afternoon, you will drive towards Saint-Eutrope-de-Born. In this small village, you will discover an unexpected place: The Rolls Royce & Bentley conservatory. An enthusiast opens his private collection to you and will unpretentiously show you his Rolls Royce & Bentley collection. So off to these noble British cars.

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Then, head to the town of Belves. At this city, another place for lovers of classic vehicles: Atelier Auto Collec. This workshop specializes in the creation of replicas, but also the maintenance and restoration of old vehicles. Also for sale are some classic cars.

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Back to Siorac in Perigord.

Dinner at the restaurant of the Auberge de la Petite Reine in Siorac in Perigord.

Friday October the 11th :

Drive to the Veyssière mill in Neuvic sur l’Isle. A water mill dating from the 16th century, the Veyssière mill is the last active oil mill in the Vern Valley. It was in 1857 that Jacques Elias bought the mill and for 165 years, the history, passion and know-how have been passed down from generation to generation. Artisanal production of characterful oils and flours: walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds and peanuts. A true living heritage, a place of life and sharing, a visit to the mill will take you on a journey between history and gastronomy. Enrich your discovery of the mill, with a museum space and an educational orchard. At the end of your visit, a tasting will be offered to you.

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Meal at the Château de Neuvic sur l’Isle.

Then, you will drive towards Cendrieux to visit the Napoléon museum. Building from the end of the 18th century, reworked at the beginning of the 19th century, housing a collection classified as a Historic Monument. Interior visit to a castle belonging to a descendant of the Bonapartes, containing a prestigious collection of souvenirs from the imperial family, including more than 150 classified as Historic Monuments. Video and guided tour bring the history and legend of the First and Second Empires to life.

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The rest of the afternoon will drive you to the Grolier foie gras in Bugue. This artisanal, family business has been defending the values of quality and respect for authentic flavors for over 50 years. 43 medals in 19 years obtained at the Paris Agricultural Competition (including several gold medals), at the National Foie Gras Competition and Palmes d’or du Périgord. Video on the production and tasting of Grolier products (Foie Gras, confits, enchauds, rillettes, Crème Brûlée with Foie Gras, Foie Gras with Chestnut Cream, etc.).

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Back to Siorac in Perigord.

Dinner at the restaurant of the Auberge de la Petite Reine in Siorac in Perigord.

Saturday October the 12th :

Direction the Château de Tiregand in Creysse. This beautiful residence which, from the heights of the hillside, commands the right bank of the Dordogne upstream of Bergerac was once a lordship. Listed as a historic monument, the Château de Tiregand is a beautiful construction that bears witness to 19th century architecture in the Dordogne. It is also a large agricultural, wine-growing and forestry property.

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Meal at local restaurant.

Then, direction Conne de Labarde. In the heart of the countryside and the vineyards, discover the Vignoble des Verdots. There you will meet people who are truly passionate about their profession, taste accuracy, work in the vines and tradition. Come visit and taste wine from Bergerac & Monbazillac. Let yourself be tempted by a unique journey to the heart of the Bergerac vineyard, during a wine tasting or a visit to the underground cellar.

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Finally, the Sanxet castle and its automobile museum. This private museum will be opened exclusively for you by the owner’s son. You will discover a small collection of cars as varied as AC Bristol, ID 19, Cord or Citroen 2cv. A rare place in the Dordogne countryside (be careful, the museum collection risks being sold as part of the estate of the deceased owner).

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Back to Siorac in Perigord.

Dinner at the restaurant of the Auberge de la Petite Reine in Siorac in Perigord.

Sunday October the 13th :

You will have the last breakfast together at the Auberge de la Petite Reine in Siorac en Perigord, then everyone will be free. For those who wish, they can extend their stay in Dordogne, or then return to their home.

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TARIFFS

The price is €1025 per person in double room (€2050 for 2) or €1275 per person in single room and includes hotels, breakfasts, warm meals, visits, guided tours and attractions during these 8 rally days:

• 2 dinners in the restaurant of the hotel du Golf Saint Lazare in Limoges
• 2 nights at the hotel du Golf Saint Lazare*** in Limoges
• 6 dinners in the restaurant of the auberge de la Petite Reine in Siorac en Périgord
• 6 nights at the auberge de la Petite Reine*** in Siorac en Périgord
• 8 breakfasts at the hotel du Golf Saint Lazare or Auberge de la Petite Reine
• 7 luncheons in restaurants or inns
• All visits and attractions
• All documents necessary for this event (road book and other…)

Please note : Those travelling alone, please reserve a single room, not a double, unless you have found a roommate yourself. The organisation cannot select or find participants for you to share a room.

Important : all meals are “all inclusive” for these 6 days, including among other wines, table water etc.

Not included in this price are individually ordered consumptions in bars, restaurants and hotels and the use of the Minibar.

Your registration is final only upon receipt of the total amount of the registration and payment must be made by 30th June 2024 for the Rainbow Tour 2024.

In case of cancellation, a fee will be retained on your registration:
Up to 60 days before the Rainbow Tour : Your registration can be canceled free of charge
Between 59 and 30 days before the Rainbow Tour : 80% of the total registration is refunded
Between 29 and 15 days before the Rainbow Tour : 50 % of the total registration is refunded
Between 14 and 8 days before the Rainbow Tour : 20% of the total registration is refunded
Last 7 days before the Rainbow Tour : No refund of registration

Warning : this document has no contractual value and may be subject to change if necessary.