Gazoline Festival
The gathering of vintage vehicle enthusiasts in Sologne
About Gazoline Festival
The Gazoline Festival is an event dedicated to vintage and classic vehicles, organized by Gazoline magazine at the Parc Équestre Fédéral in Lamotte-Beuvron, Sologne. This festival brings together enthusiasts, car clubs, professional dealers, and specialized craftsmen around an exhibition of vehicles from all eras—cars, vintage two-wheelers, mopeds, scooters, and 125cc motorcycles. The weekend offers road-book tours, thematic visits of Sologne, a spare parts market, a car flea market, and a musical guinguette evening on Saturday. Access is free upon pre-registration, and the event welcomes both clubs and individuals wishing to exhibit their vehicle or simply admire the collections.
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Gazoline Festival: The Passion for Vintage Vehicles in Sologne
Born from the initiative of Gazoline magazine, a reference in French press dedicated to classic vehicles, the Gazoline Festival is a festive and friendly gathering for enthusiasts of automobiles, two-wheelers, and vintage mechanics. Held at the Parc Équestre Fédéral in Lamotte-Beuvron, in the heart of Sologne, the festival offers an idyllic and spacious setting perfect for exhibiting and admiring vehicles of all eras and brands.
A Rich Program for Enthusiasts
The Gazoline Festival unfolds over a full weekend with a varied program accessible to all types of enthusiasts:
Vehicle Exhibition
The heart of the festival is the grand exhibition of vintage vehicles, featuring hundreds of models: classic cars from the 1920s to the 1990s, vintage two-wheelers—mopeds, scooters, 125cc motorcycles—and vintage utility vehicles. Car clubs and individuals are invited to exhibit their vehicles for free upon pre-registration.
Spare Parts Market and Flea Market
Professional dealers and specialized craftsmen offer spare parts, accessories, tools, technical documentation, and automobilia. It's the perfect opportunity to find that rare part needed for a restoration or to pick up a souvenir related to your passion.
Road-Book Tours and Visits
The afternoons are dedicated to road-book tours through the roads and paths of Sologne, allowing owners to drive their vintage vehicles in a preserved natural setting. Thematic visits—castles, Sologne heritage, private collections—complete the weekend's cultural program.
Guinguette Evening and Camaraderie
On Saturday evening, a musical guinguette evening brings together festival-goers and exhibitors in a retro and friendly atmosphere. Live music, dancing, and on-site catering make this a highlight of the festival, embodying the good-natured and relaxed spirit that characterizes Gazoline magazine and its community of readers.
Free Access Upon Pre-Registration
The Gazoline Festival is free for visitors and exhibitors upon pre-registration. This accessibility is central to the event's philosophy, aiming to bring together as many enthusiasts as possible without financial barriers.
Practical information — Gazoline Festival
Practical Information
Location
The Gazoline Festival takes place at the Parc Équestre Fédéral, route de Vouzon, 41600 Lamotte-Beuvron. The site offers vast spaces for vehicle exhibition and parking.
Access
- By car: Lamotte-Beuvron is located 35 km south of Blois via the D923 and 45 km south of Orléans via the N20. Large free parking is available on the Parc Équestre site.
- By train: Lamotte-Beuvron station is served by TER Centre-Val de Loire from Orléans and Vierzon.
Opening Hours
- Saturday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (exhibition, spare parts market, road-book tours in the afternoon, guinguette evening)
- Sunday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (exhibition, spare parts market, thematic visits in the afternoon)
Prices
- Visitor entry: free upon pre-registration
- Vehicle exhibition: free upon pre-registration (clubs and individuals)
Contact
- Website: www.gazolinefestival.com
Practical Tips
- Pre-register on the official website to guarantee your free access
- If you are exhibiting a vehicle, arrive early on Saturday morning for setup
- Bring cash for the spare parts market stalls
- Catering is available on-site throughout the weekend
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Parc Équestre Fédéral
Route de Vouzon, 41600 Lamotte-Beuvron