Epsom-Chantilly Car Rally Planned

Epsom and Ewell has been twinned with the beautiful French town of Chantilly for almost 30 years. The Epsom and Ewell Town Twinning Association, formed by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council in 1995, is dedicated to fostering connections between our two communities.  

Next year, Epsom and Ewell Town Twinning Association is planning to hold a  special car rally between the borough and Chantilly, a distance of around 270 miles.

Participants will leave Epsom on Saturday, 11 May 2024 and arrive in Chantilly the same day for presentations and dinner. After a night in a local hotel, and a chance for some sightseeing in Chantilly, participants would return at their leisure on Sunday, 12 May 2024.

Chairman of  Epsom and Ewell Town Twinning Association, Nigel Collin, says, "The rally will not be a classic race to the finish, but rather treasure hunt style. Participants will receive marks for identifying various points of interest along the route and responding to certain challenges. It should be a fun occasion and a chance for owners of vehicles of all ages, types and sizes to participate and see our twin town of Chantilly in a unique way."

The estimated cost is £60 per car, for which two decals will be supplied, and includes dinner for the driver and one passenger. The cost of any additional passengers will be £25 per person.

Participants will need to arrange their own cross-channel travel and accommodation in Chantilly, the Twinning Association can offer advice on this if required.

The event will be limited to 50 cars. In order to progress this event, the Association is seeking expressions of interest, with no obligation to participate, to allow it to gauge numbers and make the necessary arrangements.  Those interested in taking part are asked to email contact@epsomtwinning.com by Friday, October 27 2023 at the very latest. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, and if more than 50 cars are entered, a waiting list will be created.