The Automobile Club of France (French: Automobile Club de France) (ACF) is a men's club founded on 12 November 1895 by Albert de Dion, Paul Meyan [fr], and its first president, the Dutch-born Baron Étienne van Zuylen van Nyevelt.
The Automobile Club of France, also known in French as "ACF" or "l'Auto", was initially located near the Paris Opera and benefited from a villa in the Bois de Boulogne. In 1898, the club moved to the exceptional site of the former "Place Louis XV" (currently Place de la Concorde) in order to offer its members more comfort in a prestigious setting. The club still occupies more than 10,000 square meters in the Hotels du Plessis-Bellière and Moreau, both located between the Hôtel de Crillon and the Hôtel de Coislin [fr], where France signed a treaty by which it became the first nation to recognize the independence of the United States.
The members of the Automobile Club of France enjoy several lounges, a swimming pool, a gym, a library containing more than 50,000 references, a movie theatre, bars, and dining rooms. Numerous activities are offered, including yoga, squash, shooting, billiards, and fencing. The facilities also include a hair salon and a travel agency.
From 1906 to 1914 the Club regulated major races in France and established the rules for the annual national race dubbed a Grand Prix that was open to competitors from any country. World War I disrupted racing in France until 1921 at which time the national event returned under the official name "ACF Grand Prix" (French: Grand Prix de l'A.C.F.). This name was used until 1967 when it was changed to French Grand Prix.
Today, the club maintains its head office and facilities on the Place de la Concorde in Paris.
Louis Desanges, President of the Automobile Club de France
Vincent Dutertre, General Director of the Automobile Club de France
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January 01, 1970
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