The European Event of The Year 2026
May 21st to 24th 2026
Did you see the report about the MGA trip to the European Event of the Year in the August 2025 edition of Safety Fast?
Would you like to go to the 2026 European Event of the Year in company with other MGs and enjoy some of the finest scenery in France? Well here is your chance.
The MGA Register, in conjunction with our friends in the MG Club de France, is putting together an itinerary for an MGA Register EuroTour to the 2026 European Event of the Year in Brive-la-Gaillarde next year. The EEoTY runs from the 21st to the 24th May. Brive is about 200km east of Bordeaux and is located in a beautiful part of France.
The 10 day “MGA Register EuroTour 2026” is designed to take us to Brive using predominantly French ‘N’ & ‘D’ roads. Those of you who have travelled in France previously will need no convincing that this is the best way to see France. Long straight tree lined ‘D’ roads take travelers through wonderful countryside at a relaxed and stress-free pace. The ‘N’ roads can be dual carriage ways which avoid the busy and expensive auto routes.
The itinerary will be relaxed and be based on an average of around 225km per day in France and includes two overnight stops on the way to, and return from, Brive-la-Gaillarde. This allows for a very relaxed driving day and plenty of time to enjoy an afternoon in the town chosen for the overnight stop-over.
The starting point will be The Motor Museum of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at lunch time on Tuesday the 19th May https://www.lemans-musee24h.com/en/circuit/visit/. The route you choose to get to Le Mans will depend on your preferred method of crossing the Channel. Ferries from Portsmouth to St Malo or Ouistreham (Caen) are the nearest ports to Le Mans.
Details of how to register for the EEoTY and book accommodation in Brive will be published on the MGCC France website around the middle of September https://mgevent2026.mgclubdefrance.com/ These events are very popular so registration and early booking of accommodation is strongly recommended. Keep an eye on the website.
POINTS TO NOTE: The itinerary for the “MGA EuroTour 2026” will be a suggested one and travellers will be able pick and choose which elements they wish to join in with. The only fixed dates and times are those relating to the EEoTY itself. The event opens at 14.00 on the 21st May. Travellers will need to book their own ferries and accommodation for the journey to and from the EEoTY event.
There will not be a “Tulip” route guide. The itinerary for the “MGA Register EuroTour 2026” will suggest routes and accommodation, but travellers will be free to choose their own. There will be alternatives and travellers are free to choose which ever route best suits their needs. A good programmable sat nav and up to date road maps are highly recommended, but how you choose to navigate is entirely up to you.
More information on the “MGA Register EuroTour 2026” will be published here as it becomes available, together with information on how to participate in the Tour.
For provisional details on this event CLICK HERE
UPDATE:
The plans for the itinerary are coming together:
Day 1 (lunch time) – Meet at The 24 Hours of Le Mans Museum, 9 Place Luigi Chinetti. 72100 LE MANS, FRANCE.
Day 1 pm – Drive to La Flèche. Suggested hotels with private parking.
Les Chambres de la Varenne, 72 Grande Rue, 72200 La Fleche, France. +33 6 79 81 90 87 – https://www.leschambresdelavarenne.fr/les-services?lang=en
Logis Hôtel le Vert Galant, 70 Grande Rue. 72200 La Fleche.
Day 2 – Drive to Limoges. Suggested hotel with parking.
Hotel ibis Styles Limoges Centre, 43 Avenue De La Revolution – 87000 , IMOGES – France HB5Y1@accor.com +33 5/86580080
Day 3 – Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde. When registrations open a list of hotels will be made available.
The organisers have secured 160 rooms in a number of hotels in Brive for MG owners attending the event.
Event registration is scheduled to open on 15th September.
The return journey to the French ports is still in planning but is likely to be:
Sunday pm: Overnight stop in Angoulême, Monday overnight in Angers. Tuesday – drive to chosen Channel crossing port.