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Independence Day Event - 4th July
For those that were headed through Ruffec, Andy planned a run through the countryside - to avoid just going there and back on the N10.
We then met up at 'L'Auberge de l'Abbaye' in Saint-Amant-de-Boixe for coffee at 10:30. After refreshments, we took the opportunity to explore the church and Abbey (a guided tour using map and personal guide).
Then back to the 'L'Auberge de l'Abbaye' restaurant for lunch.
Thank You to Dan & Glenda for organising this Independence Day event.
We then met up at 'L'Auberge de l'Abbaye' in Saint-Amant-de-Boixe for coffee at 10:30. After refreshments, we took the opportunity to explore the church and Abbey (a guided tour using map and personal guide).
Then back to the 'L'Auberge de l'Abbaye' restaurant for lunch.
Thank You to Dan & Glenda for organising this Independence Day event.
CMGOC Away Trip - 18 to 21 june
Tuesday 18th June - Day 1
10 of us met up for coffee at 10am at the Hotel Des Voyageurs in Chef Boutonne. The weather was kind to us, it was forecasted for showers but it remained dry until we arrived at the Hotel. Five Cars (4 MGs & 1 Town Car) set off for a gentle run towards Niort for our first comfort stop. Then it was on to Coulon (The Green Venice). Here we had a picnic lunch under the trees next to the river La Sèvre Niortaise - which runs from the city of Niort to the Atlantic Ocean.
After a quick look around the lovely small town of Coulon, we continued our drive in convoy into ‘The Vendee’ region with its different architecture and picturesque landscape. We arrived at the 'Hotel Admirals' in Les Sables d’Olonne around 3:30pm, after negotiating many roundabouts through the busy city. They had kindly reserved 5 parking spots directly outside the hotel. The hotel is situated in Port Olona, where the Vendee Globe yachts are moored. It is also close to restaurants, cafés, bars, etc.
Wednesday 19th June - Day 2
After breakfast we had an exciting start to the day with heavy rain, jagged lightning and rolling thunder joining us for our drive out to the ‘Musee Automobile de Vendee’, arriving at 10:30. Here we spent a happy hour or so looking at incredible private collection of motor vehicles.
After coffee, we went outside to a discover that the rain had passed by and we were able to put the roofs down and head off to a Boulangerie in La Roche Sur Yon for lunch before heading off to the ‘Musee du Chocolat’. After watching an informative video and looking at the history of chocolate we were rewarded with some very tasty samples which we really enjoyed.
Later we continued in convoy and arrived back at our hotel about 4pm, due to heavy traffic we got separated en route but all managed to arrive at the hotel safely. As the warm sunshine was finally shining on us, we had a walk around the area, with some people taking the water taxi to the main sandy beach where Eric had a lovely swim.
Thursday 20th June - Day 3
Eric & Gill had pre)decided that this was a non-car day. So this was an opportunity for us to explore Les Sables-d’Olonne. We started off with a walk around the Marinas, admiring the variety of boats and also some of the big ‘around the world’ sailing yachts. Then headed onwards to the ‘Musee du Blockhaus Hopital’. This is a 1943 German bunker that was specifically built as a hospital. Then a gentle walk to the sea front for coffee and then lunch. As this was a free-day, some went off to explore the countryside, some went paddling in the sea and others went shopping. The good thing about this town is that there is a very reasonably priced water taxi that saves us walking all the way back around the marinas.
Friday 21 June - Day 4
We checked out of our hotel at 10:00 and headed off south with our tops down along the winding coast road with incredible sea views seeing people learning to surf and some very expensive real estate en route to Port Bourgenay, where we stopped for coffee/tea. Continuing our journey arriving in Lucon at 12:30 for a light lunch. Unfortunately the pre-booked restaurant had decided to close for this week without informing Eric & Gill. Se we generally found our own places to eat and then all headed home.
A wonderful CMGOC away-trip to an area that was new to all of us. A huge Thank You to Eric and Gill for planning and successfully executing this trip, with the hotel, excursions, comfort breaks, lunch stops, etc. and thanks to all those that supported this event.
10 of us met up for coffee at 10am at the Hotel Des Voyageurs in Chef Boutonne. The weather was kind to us, it was forecasted for showers but it remained dry until we arrived at the Hotel. Five Cars (4 MGs & 1 Town Car) set off for a gentle run towards Niort for our first comfort stop. Then it was on to Coulon (The Green Venice). Here we had a picnic lunch under the trees next to the river La Sèvre Niortaise - which runs from the city of Niort to the Atlantic Ocean.
After a quick look around the lovely small town of Coulon, we continued our drive in convoy into ‘The Vendee’ region with its different architecture and picturesque landscape. We arrived at the 'Hotel Admirals' in Les Sables d’Olonne around 3:30pm, after negotiating many roundabouts through the busy city. They had kindly reserved 5 parking spots directly outside the hotel. The hotel is situated in Port Olona, where the Vendee Globe yachts are moored. It is also close to restaurants, cafés, bars, etc.
Wednesday 19th June - Day 2
After breakfast we had an exciting start to the day with heavy rain, jagged lightning and rolling thunder joining us for our drive out to the ‘Musee Automobile de Vendee’, arriving at 10:30. Here we spent a happy hour or so looking at incredible private collection of motor vehicles.
After coffee, we went outside to a discover that the rain had passed by and we were able to put the roofs down and head off to a Boulangerie in La Roche Sur Yon for lunch before heading off to the ‘Musee du Chocolat’. After watching an informative video and looking at the history of chocolate we were rewarded with some very tasty samples which we really enjoyed.
Later we continued in convoy and arrived back at our hotel about 4pm, due to heavy traffic we got separated en route but all managed to arrive at the hotel safely. As the warm sunshine was finally shining on us, we had a walk around the area, with some people taking the water taxi to the main sandy beach where Eric had a lovely swim.
Thursday 20th June - Day 3
Eric & Gill had pre)decided that this was a non-car day. So this was an opportunity for us to explore Les Sables-d’Olonne. We started off with a walk around the Marinas, admiring the variety of boats and also some of the big ‘around the world’ sailing yachts. Then headed onwards to the ‘Musee du Blockhaus Hopital’. This is a 1943 German bunker that was specifically built as a hospital. Then a gentle walk to the sea front for coffee and then lunch. As this was a free-day, some went off to explore the countryside, some went paddling in the sea and others went shopping. The good thing about this town is that there is a very reasonably priced water taxi that saves us walking all the way back around the marinas.
Friday 21 June - Day 4
We checked out of our hotel at 10:00 and headed off south with our tops down along the winding coast road with incredible sea views seeing people learning to surf and some very expensive real estate en route to Port Bourgenay, where we stopped for coffee/tea. Continuing our journey arriving in Lucon at 12:30 for a light lunch. Unfortunately the pre-booked restaurant had decided to close for this week without informing Eric & Gill. Se we generally found our own places to eat and then all headed home.
A wonderful CMGOC away-trip to an area that was new to all of us. A huge Thank You to Eric and Gill for planning and successfully executing this trip, with the hotel, excursions, comfort breaks, lunch stops, etc. and thanks to all those that supported this event.
Run & Lunch - 6th June
Unfortunately we had to cancel our planned club visit to the Ferrari 500 weekend, so we decided to organise a run out to the Lakes instead. We met up at Les Tilleuls café, St. Claud. After refreshments, 5 MGs (1 MG Mk 1 Midget, 1 MGF, 1 MGF Trophy, 1 MGTF & 1 MG EHS) set off, crossing the N141 at Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure on the D27. We stayed on the D27 through Sameau to La Tàche where we joined the D16, then D27 and eventually the D50 to Le Lindois & Valence. Then D163 to Sauvagnac and Saint-Front. Then across country to Le Soleil Couchant (aka the Sun Shack) on Lac de Lavent, Verneuil. Here we were joined by Brad, Jeannine, Vyv & Jill for lunch.
Thanks to Maggie for organising the lunch stop.
Thanks to Maggie for organising the lunch stop.
Run & Lunch - 16th May
Thirteen of us met up at Le Virage 86460 Pressac, for coffee. A very good selection of 6 MG's on the run (1 MGYC, 1 MGB, 1 MGA, 1 MGTC, 1 MGF, & 1 MGTF), plus 1 town car, set off in good weather for top down motoring. Travelling through Availle Limouzin to Bouresse for a brief comfort stop before continuing through lovely country side and villages via L'isle - Jourdain, Bussiere Poitevien, Darnac, St Sornin La Marche through to St Bonnet de Bellac for a look at Paul & Maggie's extensive MG collection at L'ancien Presbytere and a superb lunch. We were very fortunate that the heavens opened after we had raised our hoods and sat down to lunch.
A big Thank You to Paul and Maggie for arranging this run and lunch and to all those that joined us on the event.
A big Thank You to Paul and Maggie for arranging this run and lunch and to all those that joined us on the event.
Run & lunch - 2nd May
14 of us met up at Les Tillieuls café, St. Claud for coffee. Then six MGs (1 MGB GT, 1 MGF, 2 MGF Trophies, 1 MGTF & 1 MG EHS), plus 2 town cars, set off through Nieuil, turning on to the D60 and then disappearing on to some very good country lanes. Winding through the countryside, woods, etc. through Suaux, Valerie, Chez Limouzin, Les Mazovilleres, Les Labouries, Les Boiges, Sargnac, Les Mottes, Mouzon before arriving at Le Durand Bar, Lesignac for lunch.
A big Thank You to Brad and Jeannine for arranging this run and lunch and to all those that joined us on this event.
A big Thank You to Brad and Jeannine for arranging this run and lunch and to all those that joined us on this event.
President's run - 18th April
15 of us met up at Les Tilleuls café, St. Claud for coffee. After refreshments seven MGs (1 MG YC, 1 MGA, 1 MG Midget, 3 MGFs, & 1MGF Trophy), plus 1 town car set off through Saint-Laurent-De-Céris to Alloue. Here we had a brief photo stop. Then on through the countryside; épenède, Pleuville, Asnois, Genouillé, Vouleme, Montalembert, and Londigny before arriving at the Auberge du Noyer (Walnut Tree) for lunch. Here we were joined by 2 more members.
A big Thank You to all those that supported the first run of the year.
A big Thank You to all those that supported the first run of the year.