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Day 1: Deauville to Chambord, 5 June 2023
Photos: gerardbrown.co.uk
Peter and Louise Morton, 1932 Alvis Speed 20
Francis and Marie Rhatigan, 1939 BMW 327/80
The rally then turned its attention to another section to St
Léonard des Bois before the lunch Time Control in the Cave
à Bière. The sun was high in the sky and the temperature
nudging 29°C so the shady terrace and cold drinks of the
cafe were exactly what the crews needed along with the
delicious plat du jour.
The afternoon’s session involved a long pull along good
fast roads and a nod in the direction of Le Mans, the spiritual
home of Bentley and Jaguar. Despite having several of both
marques with us, the Carrera gave the centre of town a wide
berth, given that preparations for the 100th edition of one
of the world’s oldest motorsport events were in full swing.
John and Catherine Harrison, 1917 La France Roadster
Enrico Paggi and Federica Mascetti,
1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider
A Passage Control at Cafe le Croissant in Savigny Sur
Braye offered another chance for the crews - and cars to cool down a little before they ploughed on to another
section around Les Fossés and the last Passage Control of
the day in Le Moulin de Lonlon. The crossing of the Loire
soon afterwards signalled the day was coming to an end and
led the rally into the grounds of the Château de Chambord
and the most impressive of night halts. The cars lined up
alongside the ancient moat and, after the usual spanner
checks and perhaps a cool shower and a little liquid
refreshment, dinner was taken on the terrace overlooking
this magnificent piece of 16th Century real estate.
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