TOUR AUTO
ROUTE
From 17 to 22 April 2023, the 32nd Tour Auto has ended on the French Riviera in the city of Cannes. The festivities began with the traditional exhibition day at the Grand Palais Ephémère in Paris. In terms of cars and celebrations, this 2023 edition have featured the good old English cars!
LEG 0
Monday 17 April
Paris – Grand Palais Éphémère
Back to the Grand Palais Ephémère for Checks & Scrutineering! The public admired this ephemeral museum on Monday 17 April from 10 am to 5 pm.
Opening hours to the public: 10 am to 5 pm
🎫 Admission on presentation of the Tour Auto x Le Point programme, sold on the spot for €15
LEG 1
Tuesday 18 april
Paris – Beaune
DIJON-PRENOIS Circuit & 1 Special stage
At first light, the Tour Auto caravan have leaved the Grand Palais Ephémère for the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte where the official start has been given. A 17th century masterpiece, Vaux le Vicomte was the scene of significant historical events and the witness to the tragic ousting of its creator. Nicolas Fouquet imprisoned following a fantastic trial.
The competitors went to the Dijon Prenois circuit for the first circuit event of the week. In 2022, the circuit celebrated its 50th anniversary! The circuit is one of the historic stages of the Tour de France Auto. To close this first leg, the competitors went to for the town of Beaune.
Parc Fermé access: on presentation of the programme at the rate of 15€, details in the spectator guide.
Access to the circuit: free, see spectator guide.
LEG 2
Wednesday 19 april
Beaune - Clermont-Ferrand
BRESSE Circuit & 2 Special stages
After this first warm-up stage, the Tour Auto drivers has left Beaune to join the Bresse circuit. Circuit of Bresse is a 55-hectare motorsports complex, unique in its kind allowing to combine passion for motorsports, leisure, and improvement needs. The participants ended this second day in Clermont-Ferrand, capital of the Auvergne.
Parc Fermé access: on presentation of the programme at the rate of 15€, details in the spectator guide.
Access to the circuit: free, see spectator guide.
LEG 3
Thursday 20 april
Clermont-Ferrand - Valence
CHARADE Circuit & 2 Special stages
The Charade circuit is the circuit venue for the 32nd edition’s third day. This track is an institution which has seen great names of the automobile world such as Jackie Stewart or Graham Hill at the wheel of a Formula 1 car. This 3.975 km long circuit is located around the Parc Régional des Volcans d’Auvergne, which makes it, since its creation in 1958, the only mountain circuit in Europe.
This leg has ended in Valence, a Roman city with a rich history that is full of archaeological, architectural and landscape wonders.
Parc Fermé access: on presentation of the programme at the rate of 15€, details in the spectator guide.
Access to the circuit: free, see spectator guide.
LEG 4
Friday 21 april
Valence – Circuit Paul Ricard
Paul Ricard Circuit & 2 Special stages
Further than a stopover, the circuit was a proper end of the leg finish and the venue for the timed session of the day, starting at 4pm and for a finish at nightfall. A great opportunity for the public to see the cars driving at night. For this purpose, the circuit was specially configured in “Grand Circuit” mode, 5.681 km long.
Practical information Paul Ricard circuit
- Free access to the Grand Prix Burger grandstand area
- Access to the Parc Fermé and paddocks: subject to obtaining the Le Point programme 15€.
LEG 5
Saturday 22 april
Paul Ricard Circuit – Cannes
3 Special stages
For the final leg, the first crews will get up one last time early morning to reach Cannes. From the small fishing village to the world-famous seaside and cultural city, Cannes has forged a unique history, made up of passions and timely encounters. Cannes is simply the ideal place to finish the 2023 Tour Auto!
Parc Fermé access: on presentation of the programme at the rate of 15€, details in the spectator guide.