Bouchon des 2 ponts

Traffic jam at the two bridges over the Charente

Traditions and folklore ,  parade ,  Meeting ,  Local festival in Échillais
  • Exhibition of vintage cars and motorbikes arranged in a convoy to recreate the atmosphere of historic traffic jams at the foot of the two bridges, the Transbordeur and the bascule bridge.
    Vehicles arrive from 8.30 am in the car park of the old bascule bridge; the convoy will be formed by 10 am.
    Vehicles set off on a 5-kilometre local circuit.
    Return to the site around 11 am, lunch on site, food trucks available.
    Various exhibitions.
    Parade, majorette show at the foot of the bridge.
    In...
    Exhibition of vintage cars and motorbikes arranged in a convoy to recreate the atmosphere of historic traffic jams at the foot of the two bridges, the Transbordeur and the bascule bridge.
    Vehicles arrive from 8.30 am in the car park of the old bascule bridge; the convoy will be formed by 10 am.
    Vehicles set off on a 5-kilometre local circuit.
    Return to the site around 11 am, lunch on site, food trucks available.
    Various exhibitions.
    Parade, majorette show at the foot of the bridge.
    In the early afternoon, vehicles set off on another local loop.
    Return to the site and exhibitions and entertainment on site.
    End of the event around 6 pm.
  • Spoken languages
    • French
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
    • Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
    • Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
Schedules
Schedules
  • On August 2, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM