Sandwich Goes French for Le Weekend |
Le Weekend: June 8th, 9th 2013
Registration for cyclists wishing to enter Le Tour de Sandwich on Sunday 9th is open - follow the links to register with British Cycling. Routes can be viewed through this link.
 
Main Events in 2013:
Two Day French Market
Cycling - Le Tour de Sandwich ending at Le Velo Parc St Pater's and Le Petit Tour
Classic Cars - La Balade
Street Music and Dance - Les Troubadours de Paris free cafe concerts in Market Street
Family Fun Area on the Quay Green
Stalls
Moules Frites et Music - at Kings Arms on Sunday
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Sandwich Goes French for Le Weekend wiith a packed programme including
French Market – an authentic Normandy Market all day Saturday and Sunday. ‘France at Home’ bring with them foods, cheeses soaps, leathers, clothing, and all the sights, sounds and smells of a genuine French Market. The aromas of tartiflette and crepes cooking always draws people in! The market will be open on Saturday from 0900 am and may still be open at 6.00pm as it was last year! On Sunday it will trade from 10.00am to 4.00pm
Street Music and Dancing
Saturday and Sunday11am to 4pm Street closures allow Sandwich to transform itself into a free outdoor French ‘Theatre de Music’ with music from ‘Les Troubadours de Paris’ and others. And, by popular request, the Can Can dnacers are back in 2013!
Market Street will again be transformed into an outdoor Cafe concert venue from 11.00am to 4.00pm both days. Stalls will sell refreshments and tables and chairs will be availbale for your comfort.
Pierrot Panse, one third of Les Troubadours de Paris takes to the market St stage
Cafe concert area
Family Fun area
Bouncy castle, slides and other entertainments to keep the kids happy
Street Stalls
If you would like to book stall email us
La Balade de Sandwich
Classic cars meet French Style! On both days participants will gather on the Quay Green for a continental breakfast.
On Saturday they will then go on un petit tour, a short road run, returning to Sandwich for a riverside picnic and enjoyment of the many other French themed activities.
On Sunday after petite dejeuner the participants will depart on un grand tour of around 45 miles, visiting places of interest and returning to the Quay for a riverside picnic, prizes and an opportunity to enjoy the other festivities.
If you have a vintage car or motorised cycle and would like more info, click here: e mail La Balade.
To register, click here and e mail your name, address, car model and confrim if you pefer to pay by
La Balade 2013 is being sponsored by Roses Garage.
Click Here for more photos from 2011
To Register:
E Mail (Click Here)
Your name, address, model and year of car, and which days you will attend.
Confirm payment method - Pay Pal or Cheque, payable to Le Weekend and
sent to 104 St Georges Rd Sandwich CT13 9LE
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Cycling-Le Tour de Sandwich and Le Petit Tour de Sandwich
NEWS: Le Tour de Sandwich 2013 will take place on Sunday 9th June.
  
Le Tour 2013 will start from Bay Point Leisure Centre (
on the site of the former Pfizer Club between Sandwich and Ramsgate) and end in Sandwich Town Velo Parc St Peters. The event is being supported by the British Cycling Association who will handle pre-registration.
There will be three routes in 2013: Red White and Blue:
Red is the 100k sportive taking in some of the finest views in East Kent
White is a 50K ride with a more gentle profile
Blue is the in-between 75k
See the routes at Map my Ride
50K
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/159985418
75K
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/159988160
100K
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/159988488
All routes will include at least one refreshment stop. Further refreshments and a tour T shirt for all participants on return to Sandwich.
Fee for 2013: £15 pre-registered with British Cycling and £20 on the day. Fee includes route maps, refreshments, T shirt and insurance.
  
Click here for more information.
 
Ship Matthew fires canon to start the 2012 ride
Photos - Phil Whittaker
Le Petit Tour
A free to enter fun ride on Saturday June 8th.
Assemble at the Quay Green for a 12 noon start and join in. The route is flat, towards the Bay and then towards Deal. Simply return when you have reached your personal half-way stage. A free medal will be given to all under 14 year olds.
More Photos from La Balade 2011
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