Longchamp Racecourse Route des
TribunesBois de Boulogne 75116 Paris, France T. +33 821 213 213
Learn More about the Longchamp Racecourse including the History & Fun Facts
The Longchamp Racecourse, with its official name being the Hippodrome de Longchamp, is one of the most most prestigious horse racing venues throughout the whole of France and the world. Below you can find directions to the racecourse.
Longchamp specializes in flat racing for thoroughbred racehorses. The racecourse holds around 30 race meetings annually. The racecourse runs 15 or more Group 1 Races each year.
It's most famous as the venue for the Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe, held in early October each year. However, Longchamp also hosts the French 2,000 guineas and 1,000 guineas - called the "Poule d'Essai des Poulains" and "Poule d'Essai des Pouliches", respectively - and the Grand Prix de Paris.
An expensive renovation has been underway, which has seen the old grandstand demolished and a new one being built. The $145 million project is due to be completed soon and the historic racecourse is set to re-open in April of 2018.
The old design featured 2 grandstands that have now been consolidated into one larger modern grandstand. The grandstand will offer seating for 10,000 visitors and offer improved visibility of the races. The new focus is on a greener Longchamp. France Galop director general Olivier Delloye says "It will really be a green bubble for Parisians, just 10 minutes from L'Arc De Triomphe. " .
The Arc is one of the premier Horse Races in all the World. This famous race showcases some of the most talented thoroughbred race horses from all hemispheres. It has become a global event, each year attracting more and more foreign invaders. The Arc is held as a 2 day event on the first weekend in October of each year. It is not only the most famous race in France, it is "The Race" to win for European horses.
Race Facts: The race is considered Group 1 (the highest grade) with a purse of 4,000,000 Euros. The race is run on Turf at a distance of 2400 Meters. If you win the race, you will automatically become a horse racing legend.
Boasting the best card in European Horse Racing, this internationally renowned event attracts the most enthusiastic crowd in Horse Racing. With an average of 70,000 plus spectators gathering each year for the 2-day Arc meet.
The French love horse racing and by default love the Arc. Held each year at the famous Longchamp Racecourse in Paris the Arc is a must attend for anyone that loves the sport of Horse Racing. The Arc is held every year in October. Come experience it for yourself, it is a majestic, unforgettable experience. The Arc should be on everyones bucket list.
Free parking in the grounds of Longchamp Racecourse (access via Porte de Passy)
Visit The Official Arc Website For More Info
Click Here For a List of Previous Winners of the Arc de' Triomphe
It is easy to get to Longchamp Racecourse by taxi or the nearest metro stop, Porte d'Auteuil, is about a 10 minute walk from the racecourse. On days when there is normal racing the entry fee is just 4 Euros, on the first Sunday of October the entry price is doubled for the Prix de l'arc de triomphe.
Treve - The filly born on April, 7, 2010 had a small
white star on her forehead and a heart for racing. She raced only once
as a 2 year old and won. But the real magic began when she was stretched
out to the classic distances. She took to flight late in her races and
decimated her rivals. Before the 92nd running of the Arc, while set to
run against male horses, she
sweated up badly before the race. She also lacked her regular rider of
Franki Dettori who was out with an injury. All of this did not matter,
with Thiery Jarnet taking over as a replacement, Treve sprouted wings in
the final furlong of Europe's greatest race to win by 5 lengths. She was rightfully voted Champion 3 year old filly and horse of the year for 2013. She returned to racing in 2014 and after 3 consecutive losses it looked like she would not be a repeat winner in the Arc. She started in the Arc as an outsider at odds of 14-1, but this horse is a champion and champion's defy their odds. Treve made her patented move in the stretch and quickly put distance between herself and the rest. She was eased up in the end and won by a measured 2 lengths. Her trainer Criquette Head-Maarek who is a woman, was so overcome with emotions when her filly won that she cried, as did many French fans in attendance. Treve the French Filly who won back to back Arc de Triomphes will forever be in our hearts. A great champion of the French Turf.
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Auteuil Route des Lacs Bois de Boulogne 75016 Paris, France Ph: +33 1 40 71 47 47 - Fax: +33 1 45 25 46 94 |
Cagnes-sur-Mer Hippodrome de la Côte d’Azur BP 179 06803 Cagnes-Sur-Mer, France Ph : +33 (0) 4 92 02 44 44 |
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Chantilly 16, Avenue du Général Leclerc BP 209 60631 Chantilly, France Ph: +33 3 44 57 02 54 or +33 3 44 62 41 00. Fax: +33 3 44 57 34 89 |
Deauville 45, avenue Hocquart de Turtot 14800 Deauville, France Ph: +33 2 31 14 20 00 |
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LONGCHAMP Route des Tribunes Bois de Boulogne 75116 Paris, France T. +33 821 213 213 |
Maisons-Lafitte 1, avenue de la Pelouse BP 72 78602 Maisons-Laffitte cedex, France Ph : +33 1 39 12 81 70. Fax: +33 1 39 62 76 08. |
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Saint-Cloud 1, rue du Camp Canadien 92210 Saint-Cloud, France Ph: +33.1.47.71.69.26 - Fax: +33.1.47.71.37.74. |
Toulouse Société Sportive des Courses de Toulouse 1, chemin des Courses 31100 Toulouse, France. Ph: +33 (0)5 61 49 27 24 - Fax : +33 (0) 5 61 49 31 49 |
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