TOUR AUTO
3 – 9 MAY 2026
🏁 Regularity rally & competition
🇫🇷 Exhibition at Paris – Grand Palais
INTRODUCTION
historical version of one of the oldest car rallies in the world, original conception alternating timed sessions on road & circuit, with a unique atmosphere: the tour auto is one of the few events in the world that any historic car enthusiast would not miss.
Created in 1899 by the Automobile Club de France, the Tour Auto is the oldest motor racing event still in operation. It has become one of the most prestigious rallies in the world, attracting legendary makes such as Ferrari, Porsche, Jaguar, Mercedes, Maserati, Matra driven by equally renowned drivers such as Maurice Trintignant, Stirling Moss, Phil Hill, Bernard Darniche, Jean Pierre Beltoise, Henri Pescarolo … In the 1980s, economic constraints linked to the oil crisis weakened the event and 1986 saw the 50th and last edition of the Tour Auto take place, at least in the version it was in at the time.
The revival of this event in 1992 (already over thirty years ago!) in the form of a historical retrospective, was an immediate success. Three years were enough to establish the event as one of the world’s most important automobile events for major collectors.
2026 EDITION
Back beneath the majestic glass roof of the Grand Palais, the 35th edition of the Tour Auto promises an exceptional spectacle. This year, the spotlight will be on the BMW 2002 and the Ferrari 250.
Public access, upon presentation of the official programme sold for €15: Sunday 3 May from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm (access from 3:00 pm for pre-order ticket holders) and Monday 4 May from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.
From 5 to 9 May 2026, the adventure begins: more than 230 classic and competition cars will set off along some of France’s most beautiful roads. From Clermont-Ferrand to the Pont du Gard, from Toulouse to Pau, and through to the finish in Biarritz, five days of racing will blend history, passion and performance on a route as magnificent as it is demanding.
Practical
informations
The Tour Auto is the continuation of an event that was created in 1899 and was then called the Tour de France Automobile. Although all the competitors follow the same route, they do not all take part in exactly the same event. We explain everything!
Sporting
informations
🏁 Regularity rally & competition
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You will find documents, an accommodation solution and valuable information for your Tour Auto.
