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The Citroen 2CV has been a symbol of French rural
life almost from the day it was launched in 1937. It has been
the heart and soul of many voyages of exploration around the back-routes
and byways of Provence simply because it allows you to really
feel at one with the countryside as you find the hidden secrets
of this beautiful area. Our fleet of 2CVs are all professionally
renovated and kept in perfect condition. You can take one for
a self-drive voyage of discovery or join us for a chauffeured
tour for anything from an hour to a week.
The Tours
We offer day tours from St Remy (just have a look at our Day
tours page) visiting the Camargue, the Luberon, Ardeche Gorge,
Mont Ventoux and many others, or longer tours to the Pyrenees,
the French Alps, The vineyards of the Cote-du-Rhone or the Cote
d'Azur (see our Ride-away
tours page). All of these tours and days out can be enjoyed
with a selfdrive rental or with our chauffeured tours.
The Cars
The 2CV is one of the great cultural icons of the 20th century.
Whilst our chauffeurs don't all have stripy berets, t-shirts and
big moustaches we do try to keep the spirit of the car alive.
Our cars are all in original condition and drive like they did
when they were new. The 2CV was designed to allow "a French
farmer to cross a ploughed field with a basket of eggs on the
passenger seat without breaking any of the eggs". The ride
is famously soft but with a little practice you will find yourself
driving like a true Frenchman.
What's included ?
All our cars are full 4-seater saloons with full-retractable roofs.
We provide each car with a Garmin GPS navigation unit to guide
you around and offer a full range of day or two-day tours for
you to follow if you wish. We provide a full introduction to the
magic of the cars themselves and will stay with you until you
feel comfortable to drive away. You can also take one of our French
mobile phones so that you can call us at any time for anything
from directions to help with the restaurant menu.
Are they safe ?
Yes! You must, of course, remember that you're driving a 25-year-old
car but if you drive it the way it was built to be driven then
you will have a great time. The backroads of Provence are small
and windy but offer a new vista around each corner - stopping
to enjoy the view is all part of the fun. All of our 2CVs are
the later models with disc brakes and the massive (!) 602cc engines
which will not only save the planet but also allow you to cruise
along in traffic with power to spare. We don't encourage you to
take the freeway (although the cars are quite capable) simply
because that's not what you're here for. Don't forget we chose
St Remy as our base simply because its the best touring centre
we could find. You can ride out of town in any direction and find
a great day, just look at our tours sections to find out more.
Rates
Self drive :
2-4 days |
130 euros per day |
| 5 or more days |
110 euros per day |
Minimum rental period is 2 days.
Prices include taxes, basic insurance and 250Km per day. Minimum
drivers age 25. A security deposit of 2000 euros is required
for each vehicle hired and can be reserved against any Visa
or Mastercard.
Chauffeured Tours
:
1 hour 'taster' around the Alpilles |
70 euros |
Half day
ride to the Pont du Gard or similar |
150 euros |
Full day tour- you choose the
route ! |
275 euros |
| 2nd and subsequent days |
250 euros |
Our tour
prices include vehicle, driver and fuel. We usually start
at 9am with a talk about the days routes over coffee and croissants
and stop for lunch around 12-2pm. We aim to get you home by
5ish but can tailor each day to suit you and your schedule.
Don't forget to ask about our longer 'stay-away' tours.
How do I book ?
Thats the easiest part - just fill in the enquiry
form, email us on frontdesk@2cvtours.com
or call us on +33 610 96 41 84. We offer tours and rentals from
April to October from our base in St Remy de Provence in the south
of France.
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