ERC - European Rally Champioship 2008

Round 10, France

European Rally Championship

The Rally 'Antibes Côte d'Azur' is the last asphalt event of the European Championship. The race is in European calendar since 1972.

The race is located in Antibes Juan les Pins. It is a Mediterranean town, situated between Nice and Cannes and 13 kms from The Nice Cote d'Azur International Airport.

This city, second largest town in the Alpes Maritimes has one of the most beautiful coastlines in France (French Riviera). It is a popular touristic and economic destination with rich history and traditions, many festivals, sailing and night life.

The Rally Antibes Côte d'Azur holds in three legs and three different daily stages running twice. As last year, 200 000 spectators are still expected along the 300 kms stages. These stages are attractive and some very famous because they followed the same road as Monte-Carlo Rally.

The Headquarter and administrative checks are located at hotel ''Galion'' in Cap d'Antibes. The scrutineering, starting area, parc ferme, podium and press room, are in front of the sea, at the ''Bastion Saint Jaume'' beach. Service park takes place in the ''Marché d'Intérêt National” (MIN) behind the airport from Nice on three days.

The General Council of Alpes Maritimes and the Regional Council of Provence Alpes Côtes d'Azur, local authorities provide significative support to the Rally organisation committee like every municipality along the rally road.