The 24th World Meeting of 2CV Friends was a huge success, according to organisers. Over five days, no fewer than 3,500 of the petite Citroëns descended on Delémont in northwestern Switzerland.
This content was published on
1 minute
Keystone-SDA/ts
The campsite set up for the occasion welcomed 9,000 people, the organisers announced on Sunday.
The legendary cars – conceived in the 1930s to help motorise the large number of French farmers still using horses and carts – converged on the Jura from all over the world, including from Australia, Canada and the United States. In all, 35 countries were represented. Five thousand external visitors were expected, but in the end 15,000 turned up.
At the start of the week, isolated rain showers failed to dampen the participants’ spirits. The 2CV enthusiasts were able to adapt to the occasional mud patches.
The mechanical competitions drew large crowds, and in the evenings the concerts were sold out. Twenty thousand litres of beer and 25,000 litres of mineral water were consumed.
The meeting took place “in a convivial spirit that perfectly reflects the spirit of the 2CV”, the organisers said. There were no major incidents or accidents.
The World Meeting of 2CV Friends takes place every two years. The next event will be held in Slovenia. It will then be the turn of the Netherlands in 2027, which won the vote at the expense of Australia.
Has your continent reached its peak or is there still potential for economic growth?
Some regions of the world are on an upward trajectory with the promise of a steadily improving future. Where do you live? And in which direction is your region or continent developing?
Living longer: What do you think about the longevity trend?
The longevity market is booming thanks in part to advances in the science of ageing. What do you think of the idea of significantly extending human lifespan?
WTO improves its world trade forecast thanks to Trump’s tariffs
This content was published on
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) expects world trade to grow by 0.9% this year, better than expected in April. US imports surged in the first quarter as a result of Donald Trump's tariff announcements.
Swiss gold exports might not face US tariffs after all
This content was published on
Gold exports to the United States may not be taxed after all. The White House plans to "issue an executive order in the near future to clarify misinformation regarding the taxation of gold bullion," among other things.
Heat warning issued in western and southern Switzerland
This content was published on
With the coming days set to be hot, authorities have declared a danger level of 3 out of 5 for certain parts of the country.
Switzerland concerned by fresh Israeli plans for Gaza
This content was published on
The foreign ministry has said it is “deeply concerned” about Israel’s plans to expand military operations in the Gaza Strip.
If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.
Read more
More
Thousands of vintage 2CVs roll into small Swiss town
This content was published on
Up to 6,000 of the iconic Citroën cars will arrive in Courroux in canton Jura over the next days for an international gathering.
This content was published on
Louis-Joseph Chevrolet, born in 1878 in the western Swiss town of La Chaux-de-Fonds, was hailed as a brilliant car designer and daredevil racer but he died in relative obscurity and never made a fortune. “Just look at how old it is,” two children perched on their small scooter remark as they look at a Chevrolet…
You can find an overview of ongoing debates with our journalists here . Please join us!
If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.