Bugatti honors 20 years of the Veyron with Le Petit Tour Alsace and the Bugatti Festival in Molsheim.
This past weekend in Molsheim, Bugatti’s hometown, once again became the stage for honoring both the birthday of founder Ettore Bugatti and the 20th anniversary of the car that changed the hypercar world forever, the Bugatti Veyron. Widely considered the world’s first true hypercar, the Veyron set a new standard in the automotive world when it launched back in 2005. Two decades later, the legacy still holds strong, and Bugatti celebrated the milestone with Le Petit Tour Alsace, a special gathering of Veyron owners and enthusiasts during the annual Bugatti Festival.
The weekend offered owners a chance to celebrate their prized possessions and the shared passion and community that has grown with the brand. With just 450 examples ever produced, each car carries its own history, and in many ways, gathering them together in Bugatti’s birthplace highlighted their individuality as a collective legacy. From the Orangerie banquet at Château Saint Jean to private receptions in the region’s finest estates, the entire experience showcased Bugatti’s love for its creations.
Owners set off on a rally through the Alsatian countryside, unleashing their 1,001-horsepower Veyrons through the Vosges mountains and onto winding roads surrounded by forests and villages. Stops included Château de Haut Barr, offering a breathtaking view known as the “Eye of Alsace,” and Villa René Lalique, a location with ties to Bugatti’s history. It really was the perfect backdrop for the Veyron.
The Veyron convoy joined the Bugatti Festival in Molsheim, where the sounds of quad-turbo W16 engines echoed through the historic town streets. Crowds gathered to witness the rare sight of so many Veyrons together, each one a reminder of how Bugatti transformed performance for the modern era. With performances, parades, and a spirit of Bugatti woven into every moment, the weekend honored not just 20 years of the Veyron but also Ettore Bugatti’s vision.
Source: Bugatti
