12th Rallye des Merlettes

Saturday 20 June 2025

100% Ladies rally

« Once upon a time… The “Merlettes” »

Off we go, the Merlettes: 170 km of dust, laughter and panache!

For its 12th edition, the Rallye des Merlettes set out to pay tribute to two cinema legends who have recently passed away: Brigitte Bardot and Claudia Cardinale. And to celebrate these icons in style, it was off to the Wild West, in true *Les Pétroleuses* fashion…!

Right from the start at the Renault garage in Anizy-le-Grand, a Western breeze swept through this all-female rally.

Amidst fits of laughter, sheriff-like stares and a thirst for adventure, the 32 crews devoured the kilometres, tackling a series of puzzles and challenges along the way, before settling down at the restaurant ‘Le Bateau Lavoir’ in Damery.

After lunch, our modern-day cowgirls set off once more on a new ride towards the Laon region, finishing at Clos 47 in Bruyères-et-Montbérault – the final stop on a day that was as festive as it was memorable.