2020 French Grand Prix Tickets and Packages

The 2020 French Grand Prix takes place over 53 laps of the 5.842-kilometre Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet on Sunday, June 28.

The Circuit Paul Ricard’s even distribution of high-, medium- and low-speed corners is a key reason why it’s one of the most used test circuits in the world (the typically good weather is another). F1 drivers love the 290km/h right-hander at Signes and the 5g joyride of the following Beausset bend, while the circuit’s 2018 return to the F1 calendar showed that the French Grand Prix track is a bit of an overtaking gem.

Why go?
Drive just 10km south of the circuit and you’ll find yourself on the French Riviera, one of the most revered coastlines in the world thanks to its beautiful beaches, pretty harbourside towns, great food and, if you fancy it, incredible local wines. Apart from the racing action, that’s why you go! Situated in the heart of the Bandol vineyards, Le Castellet stands out in Formula 1 history as the home of the Paul Ricard circuit. In one of the centers of French wine-making areas, this is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the joie-de-vivre of the small commune.

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Although Marseille is the closest cosmopolitan city to the circuit, the south of France offers a large variety of options for visiting, and accommodation. Further afield of Marseille is the university city of Aix-en-Provence, located 60km north-west of the circuit.

If you are looking to combine your motorsport experience with a beach escape, then approximately 30km south of the circuit you will find Toulon, a beautiful coastal city that invites you to relax and explore. Alternatively, a little further along the coast, you can top up your tan in Bandol.

Where is the best place to watch?
The Chicane series of grandstands put you at the best overtaking point on the track (as Sebastian Vettel proved during his 2018 fightback from 17th to fifth), while if you want to be closer to the fun and friendly Paul Ricard paddock, bag seats in the Virage du Pont stands to watch cars making their way through the final corner before blasting away down the main straight.

The quaint village of Le Castellet offers a variety of restaurants rich with the regional cuisine, as well as bars and pubs where you can relax in the evenings. Or stay local, and enjoy the vineyards of the area, with wines that have been enriched by the geography of the plain. The medieval hilltop village offers opportunities for a lazy stroll with plenty to see, from the the castle of Le Castellet, the Saint-Sauveur Church, the Place de L’Ormeau and the Place de la Fontaine.

For those interested in sports and other leisure activities, there are clubs in the area offering tree climbing experiences and ziplining in Castellet Park, a karting track in Brignoles, and even a helicopter flight over the town, offered by the Aerodrome of Le Castellet.

Going further afield, the Sainte-Baume mountain ridge is where you can visit The Grotto in Sainte Baume, a natural sanctuary. Also called the Rock of Mercy, this is a geologic curiosity: a 12km long rocky bar emerged from the sea bed, a relic of ancient times. The Grotto is maintained by Dominican friars, and can be accessed only on foot, so make sure to go prepared with comfortable footwear and water for the journey.