Totally agree,
I used to enjoy the Revival in the late 1990's and early 2000's. Now, as you say, it's much too crowded, restricted and expensive. I recommend trying the Circuit Des Remparts at Angouleme -- better food, more fun and less expensive.
It's the same weekend at the Revival. Some years ago when I was there in a quasi official capacity I suggested to the organisers that, since about 60% of the participants are Brits, they might change the weekend of their event so as not to clash with
Goodwood thus attracting more punters from the UK. The response was typically French, along the lines of, " Err....our event is much older than theirs so they 'av to change weekend". For those who have not experienced the Circuit des Remparts
there is a gallery of pix on it on
www.griffopix.com.Pip Pip
