250 Prestigious Cars’ Precise Route Revealed
- The 34th annual Tour Auto, a historic automobile race dating back to 1899, is set to traverse France from April 7-12, starting in Paris and concluding in Nice.
- Competitors in the Tour Auto will embark on a journey of over 2,000 kilometers across France, arriving in Dijon on Tuesday, April 8.
- Following the stop at Fontenay Abbey, the route continues through Venarey-les Laumes before heading to the Dijon-Prenois circuit.
Tour Auto Automobile Race to Pass Through Dijon
Table of Contents
- Tour Auto Automobile Race to Pass Through Dijon
- Côte-d’Or region to Host Stage on April 8
- Tour Auto Automobile Race: Your Guide to the Dijon Stage
- What is the Tour Auto?
- Where exactly will the Tour Auto be in Dijon?
- When will the Tour Auto be in Dijon?
- What time will the cars arrive in Dijon on April 8th?
- Where can I see the cars in Dijon?
- How long will the cars be at the Dijon-Prenois circuit?
- What happens after the Dijon visit?
- How can I participate in the Tour Auto?
- Key Data at a Glance
The 34th annual Tour Auto, a historic automobile race dating back to 1899, is set to traverse France from April 7-12, starting in Paris and concluding in Nice. Dijon will be one of the cities featured on the route, with more than 250 classic cars expected to pass through the city, including a stop at the Dijon-Prenois circuit.
Côte-d’Or region to Host Stage on April 8
Competitors in the Tour Auto will embark on a journey of over 2,000 kilometers across France, arriving in Dijon on Tuesday, April 8. According to race organizers, the route enters the Côte-d’Or region near Quincy-le-Vicomte around 11:20 a.m., followed by a lunch break at Fontenay abbey at approximately noon.
Following the stop at Fontenay Abbey, the route continues through Venarey-les Laumes before heading to the Dijon-Prenois circuit. The first cars are expected to arrive at the track around 1:55 p.m. The vehicles will remain at the circuit for approximately two hours before proceeding toward Fontaine-lès-Dijon. Spectators can view the cars along boulevards des Allobroges (around 4:15 p.m.), Gallieni, and Pascal, before they enter the closed parking area at the Sports Palais around 4:30 p.m.
The race will resume the following day, Wednesday, April 9, with a departure from the sports Palais parking lot at 6:30 a.m. The route will then proceed toward Orville and Fontaine-Française, heading in the direction of Alsace.
Tour Auto Automobile Race: Your Guide to the Dijon Stage
Are you curious about the Tour Auto? This historic race is making a stop in Dijon, and we’ve got all the details you need to know.
What is the Tour Auto?
The tour Auto is an annual historic automobile race. The 34th annual Tour Auto will take place from April 7-12, starting in Paris and ending in Nice.
Where exactly will the Tour Auto be in Dijon?
The race route includes a stop at the Dijon-Prenois circuit.
When will the Tour Auto be in Dijon?
The Tour Auto will arrive in Dijon on Tuesday, April 8th.
What time will the cars arrive in Dijon on April 8th?
The race enters the Côte-d’Or region near Quincy-le-Vicomte around 11:20 a.m. on April 8th, stopping for a lunch break at Fontenay abbey at approximately noon. The first cars are expected to arrive at the Dijon-Prenois circuit around 1:55 p.m.
Where can I see the cars in Dijon?
Spectators can view the cars along:
Boulevards des Allobroges (around 4:15 p.m.)
Gallieni
Pascal
The cars will then enter the closed parking area at the Sports Palais around 4:30 p.m.
How long will the cars be at the Dijon-Prenois circuit?
The vehicles will remain at the circuit for approximately two hours.
What happens after the Dijon visit?
On Wednesday, April 9th, the race will resume with a departure from the Sports Palais parking lot at 6:30 a.m., proceeding toward Orville and Fontaine-Française, heading in the direction of Alsace.
How can I participate in the Tour Auto?
The entry fee is €13,700, which includes:
five nights of accommodation
Catering for two people
Logistical support
Key Data at a Glance
Hear’s a summary of the key timings and locations for the Dijon stop:
| Event | time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival in Côte-d’Or region | ~11:20 a.m. (April 8) | Near Quincy-le-Vicomte |
| Lunch Break | ~ Noon (April 8) | Fontenay Abbey |
| arrival at Dijon-Prenois Circuit | ~1:55 p.m. (April 8) | Dijon-Prenois Circuit |
| Spectator Viewing Begins | ~4:15 p.m. (April 8) | Boulevards des Allobroges, Gallieni, Pascal |
| Cars Enter Parking Area | ~4:30 p.m.(April 8) | Sports Palais |
| Departure from dijon | 6:30 a.m. (April 9) | Sports Palais parking lot |