The Concours d'Élégance is an event where prestigious cars are judged on their style, authenticity and presentation. The Concours d'Élégance Schlumpf is held at the heart of the Cité de l'Automobile and takes place according to the official rules of the FFVE. It brings together enthusiasts, collectors and professionals around an exceptional event.
The Schlumpf Concours d'Élégance is part of the tradition of the greatest car competitions, in the heart of one of the most emblematic places of world heritage: the Cité de l'Automobile – Collection Schlumpf. In this exceptional setting, the vehicles presented are not simple automobiles, but pieces of history, design and know-how, showcased in an environment at the height of their prestige.
The 2026 edition takes place under the official regime of the French Federation of Vintage Vehicles (FFVE), ensuring compliance with recognized standards in elegance competitions. This involves a structured organisation, defined categories, a qualified jury and an evaluation based on the authenticity, presentation and historical coherence of the vehicles. This official framework gives the Concours d'Élégance Schlumpf a real legitimacy within the landscape of major French automotive events.
The competition brings together passionate owners, collectors and professionals who come to present rare automobiles, restored or preserved with a high level of requirement. Each vehicle is staged, narrated and valued, in order to highlight its identity, its era and the spirit in which it was designed. Elegance is not limited to the car: it is also expressed in the presentation, appearance and general atmosphere of the event.
Organized within the museum itself, the Schlumpf Elegance Contest creates a unique dialogue between the permanent collection and the guest vehicles. It transforms the site into a true automotive theatre, where heritage, passion and excellence meet for an exceptional weekend, faithful to the spirit and reputation of the Schlumpf Collection.