General Information

The Automobile Club of France (ACF) is a prestigious and luxurious men’s club founded in 1895 by Albert de Dion, Paul Meyan and its first president, the Dutch-born Baron, Etienne van Zuylen van Nijevelt. The ACF is a gentelmen’s club that promotes the development of automotive industry and organises auto races.

Additional Information

An auto race organised in 1906 by the ACF is considered the beginning of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the French Grand Prix. Grand Prix motor racing evolved to become the Paris-based Formula One organisation.
Today, the club maintains its head office and top notch facilities on the Place de la Concorde. The members enjoy several lounges, a swimming-pool, a gym, a library containing more than 45,000 references, a cinema, bars and dining-rooms. Numerous activities are offered, among others yoga, squash, shooting, billiards, fencing. The facilities also include a hair salon and a travel agency.