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Whats on Offer in Detail
Our 2CV Technical Breaks take place in May and September at Chatenet in the South West of France. We are located in the Charente Maritime, 60 kms North of Bordeaux and 40 kms South of Cognac.

The course is aimed at 2CV owners who want to gain mechanical knowledge about their car, be able to service the car and undertake basic repairs.

To see photographs of previous courses click here for 2008 , 2009, or here for 2010.

2010 dates are now full.

2011 dates are 3rd - 7th May {beginers} and 20th -24th September {advanced}. Please contact us now to secure places.

What we provide

  • 4 nights luxury accommodation including use of our heated swimming pool.

  • Full board basis  [three meals a day including wine, beer and soft drinks with meals]

  • 3 days of tuition from qualified motor mechanic and 2CV enthusiast who between them have 35 years experience with 2CV's.

  • Overalls [yours to keep] and protective gloves if required.

  • Full use of all tools and equipment during the lessons.

    • We will provide a note book and pen to make your own notes.

    The beginers course will include, what to look for when buying a car, how to service the car in full, fitting brake pads, adjusting brakes, fitting electronic ignition, preparing for MOT test and other items on request.

    The advanced course will include clutch replacement [involves engine removal] and king pin replacement.

    All technical sessions will take place under cover in our garage area and outside workshop facility.

    All sessions will be of a hands on and practical nature and will be carried out on a 2CV and rolling chassis provided by 2CVTech although participants who arrive in their own cars may use them as training vehicles.

    Tuition throughout the three days will be carried out at a relaxed pace to suit all participants.

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    The hamlet of Chatenet. You can just see our red 2CV in the centre of the photograph in the covered barn and workshop which will be used for the course.

    Swimming Pool

    Our heated chlorine free swimming pool is ideal to relax in after a long day and before dinner. The pool is open all day so your partner can top up a tan while you get your hands dirty.
    Getting here is easy using budget airlines flying to Bordeaux or Angouleme, or by train from London [we will provide a free collection service from these locations]. You could even bring your own 2CV.


    From Bristol & Luton to Bordeaux
    From Stansted to Angouleme
    From Birmingham & Manchester to Bordeaux
    From Gatwick to Bordeaux
    From Southampton to Bordeaux
    From Dublin to Bordeaux
    From London St Pancras to Angouleme

    Our Rates

    Price for all the above is just £375 per person.

    Bring a partner [double/twin room] for just an additional £175.

    On your own and happy to share a twin room with one other participant £275.

    We can accept payment by credit/debit card. 25% deposit secures the place with the balance payable 8 weeks before arrival.

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