| For Grand Prix lovers ARTEH - Hotels and | | | | Cevert and Peterson. |
| Resorts suggests Hotel Le Lavoisier in Paris, and | | | | The FGP 100th anniversary celebrations has |
| the Cour des Loges in Lyon, as privileged retreats | | | | drawn over 22 famous cars and international |
| to rest in between the races. | | | | drivers who have come as far as America, |
| About France Grand Prix (FGP) | | | | England, France, etc to race on the Nevers - |
| The FGP is a Formula One race held as part of | | | | Magny Cours circuit. The Brabham BT24 Repco |
| the 'Federation Internationale de l'Automobile'. | | | | formally driven by Sir Jack Brabham and winner |
| Grand Prix (GP) motor racing originated in France | | | | of the 1967 FGP will be coming all the way from |
| and the FGP, open to international competition, is | | | | Sydney to seek another French victory over 50 |
| the oldest of the GP races. | | | | years later. |
| The first FGP was run on June 26, 1906 under | | | | More car stars on the entry list include such |
| the auspices of the 'Automobile Club de France', in | | | | greats as the Tyrell 007 1974 (P. Depailler), Wolf |
| Sarthe, with a starting field of thirty-two | | | | WR1 1978 (J. Scheckter), 1978 Fittapaldi F5A (E. |
| automobiles. It was the first automobile race called | | | | Fittapaldi), Lotus 1977 - (Mario Andretti), Williams |
| a 'Grand Prix' and was won by the Hungarian | | | | FW06 1977 (Alan Jones), and many more. |
| Ferenc Szisz on a Renault - after two days and | | | | With qualifying sessions on Friday and Saturday |
| 1,238 kilometers. | | | | afternoon, the 14th and the 15th of July, followed |
| The first World Championships were organized in | | | | by the race on Sunday, the 16th of July, this |
| 1925 with the FGP, the Italian GP, the Belgian GP | | | | promises to be one of the most passionate and |
| and the Indianapolis 500. | | | | exciting of the various support races scheduled |
| With the exception of 1955, the FGP has been | | | | over the FGP weekend. |
| part of the Formula One championships since its | | | | About the Hotels |
| inception in 1950. | | | | Hotel Le Lavoisier |
| Over the years, the annual competition has been | | | | Charm and Elegance with a view of the City of |
| held at various racetracks throughout France. All in | | | | Light. |
| all, seven racetracks have been used: the Circuit | | | | In the heart of Paris, near the Rue Saint Honore, |
| Nevers was preceded by Clermont-Ferrand (4 | | | | between the Place de la Madeleine and the Saint |
| times), Dijon (5 times), Le Castellet (14 times), Le | | | | Augustin Church, lies an elegant mid-19th century |
| Mans (once), Reims (11 times) and Rouen (5 | | | | building: the distinguished Hotel Le Lavoisier. Inside |
| times). The only country where an even larger | | | | one finds innovative and contemporary interior |
| number of racetracks (eight) is used for GP racing | | | | design characterised by pastel hues and |
| is the USA. | | | | neo-classical furniture that create an atmosphere |
| Since 1991 it has been held at its permanent | | | | of charm and serenity. |
| home at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours. | | | | Cour des Loges |
| Legends from Grand Prix past... | | | | In between the Past and the Present, enjoy a |
| In celebration of the FGP Centenary, the | | | | Timeless Experience in a Unique Place. |
| 'Federation Francaise du Sport Automobile' will be | | | | Surrounded by history and located in the heart of |
| bringing to race fans the sights and sounds of | | | | Vieux Lyon, classified as a World Heritage Site, |
| historic F1 GP cars. | | | | Cour des Loges consists of four magnificent 14th, |
| Historic GP racing features exciting, beautifully | | | | 15th, and 16th Century buildings restored with |
| prepared Formula One cars from the 3 litre, | | | | sophistication. The architecture is pure renaissance |
| pre-ground effects and pre-turbo era, from 1966 | | | | and the contemporary interior design combines |
| to 1978. The different eras entered in this series | | | | details from several epochs, bringing together the |
| are divided into 4 categories: Clark, Steward, | | | | past and the present in a subtle mixture of rare |
| Fittipaldi, and Lauda. | | | | elegance and creating a serene and seductive |
| These GP cars from days gone by have been | | | | atmosphere. |
| thrilling race fans throughout the world reviving | | | | About ARTEH - Hotels and Resorts |
| the sensations of past glories. Typical starting | | | | Best Independent Hotel Chain - Publituris Awards |
| grids have included Tyrrell, Lotus, Matra, McLaren, | | | | 2004 and 2005 |
| Cooper, BRM and more from this fantastic | | | | ARTEH - Hotels and Resorts is a soft brand |
| decade of GP racing. These are the actual cars | | | | independent Hotel Chain with a Luxury Collection |
| driven by GP stars such as Hunt, Fittipaldi, | | | | of Charming and Exclusive Boutique Hotels and |
| Stewart, Amon, Rindt, Hill, Reutemann, Beltoise, | | | | Resorts, with Golf and Spa. |