24-25-26-27 october 2025
Location : Douay and surroundings
PRESENTATION
I have the honor and pleasure to present to you the CHOUETTE RALLYE, which will take place on the weekend of 24-27 october 2025, under the direction of Dominique De Taverny.
The CHOUETTE RALLYE is a surprise car rally at night in order to put a little “spice” and “bite” in the competition. You have the games, puzzles or questionnaires that will put your mind and your logic to work. However, nothing too complicated or too arduous in order to best preserve the good atmosphere that you will bring to this unique event! You will have a detailed road book so you don’t get lost. The main purpose of this outing is above all fun and relaxation. The rest of the weekend will be devoted to driving and exploring the region. It is important to note that this rally is preferably reserved for classic cars (more than 25 years old) or exceptions (rare vehicles produced in few copies).
I am counting on you to support this new event and hope to welcome you all on the 24th october 2025.
ACCOMMODATION
For the 3 nights, you will sleep at the Ibis Style Douai Gare*** in Douai. Located near the center of Douai, this hotel has a Volubilis restaurant where you can have your evening meals and a bar for a drink at the end of the day. The rooms are classic and are equipped with a TV, free Wi-Fi and a bathroom with shower and toilet. Free private parking is available on site.
Ibis Style Douai Gare
60 boulevard Vauban
59500 Douai
+ 33(0)3 27 88 00 11
Hb2j3@accor.com
PROGRAM
The meeting will begin on Friday 24 October 2025 at the end of the afternoon directly at the Ibis Style Douai Gare. Everyone will have their own room, can relax for a while in it or have a drink at the bar, then dinner will be waiting for you. For the end of the evening, the bar will be open.
On Saturday 25 October, departure from the hotel for the Canadian Vimy Memorial. The most impressive tribute that Canada has paid to those of its citizens who fought and gave their lives during the First World War, found its concrete expression in the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, which majestically overlooks the Douai plain and the mining basin at the foot of the Artois hills, and which marks the site of the battles of which Canadians are more proud than of any other operation of the First World War. It represents a tribute to all those who fought for their country during these four years of war and, in particular, to those who gave their lives. But also the trenches preserved in their state to remember the difficulties of the fighting.
Lunch at local restaurant.
In the afternoon, head to Oignie and the CMCF (Centre de la Mine et Chemin de Fer). Welcome to fans of small or large trains. Here you can discover the conservation of the railway heritage of the Nord region in real size. The SNCF, but also individuals, regularly entrust the CMCF with the renovation and preservation of machines such as the Pacific, the royal train in 1938. But also The “live steam” section reproduces on scales ranging from 1/11th to 1/3rd, steam locomotives (water and coal) and electric locomotives. These machines, which can run on 5″ (127 mm) or 7″1/4 (184 mm) track, are built by members of the Association in a workshop specially reserved for them. Finally, the small scale section aims to reproduce in the form of models and scale models of railway networks and machines on five different scales.
In the late afternoon, return to the Ibis Style Douai Gare in Douai. You can relax in your room or at the bar before the evening meal.
Then, the rally will begin at night in the countryside around Douai. You will have to provide answers to questions of all styles. No specific subject, but general questions on very different subjects. Also, questions relating to monuments or places encountered on your route. Finally, surprise games on your route. At the end of your journey, you will return to the hotel where you can enjoy a well-deserved night’s rest. Do not panic ! You are not going to spend the night on the roads. This night game is not obligatory.
On Sunday 26 October, head to Lewarde to discover the historic mining center of Lewarde. Located on the Delloye pit, the largest mining museum in France invites you to descend into its heart to discover the history of the northern mining basin. Equipped with a helmet, take the footbridge dedicated to miners, enter “the cage” and descend into the heart of the mine with your guide. There you will find out about the working conditions of miners, the different coal extraction techniques, and how these evolved from 1720 to 1990. You will also discover the work of children, animals, etc.
Then, you will eat on site at the restaurant
In the afternoon, you will drive to Saint Amand les Eaux for a ride on a steam train. Running along the Scarpe Canal, this steam train will take you back in time for 45 minutes to the atmosphere of the railway journeys of yesteryear. A journey through time for everyone. Enjoy the scenery and the gentler pace of these old means of transport, while taking the time to discover the fauna and flora along the rail.
At the end of the afternoon, return to the Ibis Style Douai Gare in Douai. You can relax in your room or at the bar but also prepare your costumes for the evening. For dinner, everyone in your best outfits for the costume party! Have fun dressing up or dressing up for the meal and the evening. If you are a fan of the 70’s look, superheroes or princesses, this moment will be the opportunity to wear your favorite outfit. At the end of the meal, answers and results are announced, then prizes are awarded to the crews.
Monday 28October, get up at the time you want! The breakfast room remains open until 10:00. Then everyone is free to return to their home. For those in a hurry, they can leave early in the morning. For the others, it will be possible to extend the stay in the region and discover other curiosities individually.
PRICES
The price of €415 per person in a double room and €530 per person in a single room includes:
TARIFFS
- 3 dinners at Ibis Style Douai Gare in Douai
- 3 nights at Ibis Style Douai Gare*** in Douai
- 3 buffet breakfasts.
- 2 measl in a local restaurant saturday and sunday lunchtime
- Visit of Canadian Vimy Memorial
- Visit of CMCF museum
- Visit of historic mining center
- Stream train ride
- Coffee or thea stop during the Saturday night.
- All documents for the weekend (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 complete for the 4 days with wine, water & coffee during meals. Not included in this price: personal drinks taken at the restaurant and hotel bars, bottles taken at an additional cost during meals in the various restaurants.
Your registration is final only upon receipt of the total amount of the registration and payment must be made by 30th june 2025 for the Chouette Rallye 2025.
In case of cancellation, a fee will be retained on your registration:
Up to 60 days before the Chouette Rallye: Your registration can be canceled free of charge
Between 59 and 30 days before the Chouette Rallye: 80% of the total registration is refunded
Between 29 and 15 days before the Chouette Rallye: 50% of the total registration is refunded
Between 14 and 8 days before the Chouette Rallye: 20% of the total registration is refunded
Last 7 days before the Chouette Rallye: No refund of registration
Attention: this document has no contractual value and can be subjected to changes deemed necessary.