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.
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 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: Europe’s Crown Jewel of Horse Racing
Few sporting occasions capture both tradition and international prestige like the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, often simply called “the Arc.” Held annually at ParisLongchamp on the first Sunday in October, the race is regarded as Europe’s ultimate test for thoroughbreds, drawing the finest horses, jockeys, trainers, and racing fans from around the world.
A Race with Royal Prestige
First run in 1920, the Arc was created to showcase the excellence of French breeding and to celebrate the thoroughbred’s athleticism. Named after the iconic monument in Paris, the race quickly developed into a stage for champions. Today, its reputation rivals – and in some circles surpasses – classic races like the Epsom Derby, the Kentucky Derby, or the Melbourne Cup.
The Challenge of ParisLongchamp
The Arc is contested over 2,400 meters (about 1½ miles) on turf, a distance demanding a perfect balance of stamina and speed. The ParisLongchamp course, with its sweeping turns and long straight, is a true test of class. Horses must settle early, find rhythm in the pack, and then unleash an explosive finish down the stretch. A strong tactical ride is as important as raw ability.
Global Stage, Immense Rewards
With prize money exceeding €5 million, the Arc ranks among the richest turf races in the world. But its value extends far beyond the purse: victory immortalizes a horse in racing history. Many winners go on to influential stud careers, shaping the bloodlines of future champions. The race has attracted entries from France, Britain, Ireland, Germany, Japan, and beyond—making it a genuine world championship of the turf.
Legendary Winners
The Arc has crowned some of the sport’s greatest names.
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Sea Bird (1965) is often hailed as the finest winner, producing a performance still revered today.
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Dancing Brave (1986) delivered a breathtaking late surge that remains iconic.
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Treve (2013 & 2014) became a rare back-to-back winner, beloved by French fans.
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Enable (2017 & 2018) captivated the modern era with her brilliance, almost sealing a historic third win in 2019.
Each running adds a new story to racing folklore, blending triumph, heartbreak, and sheer sporting drama.
More Than Just a Race
For Paris, the Arc is also a cultural spectacle. The event combines French elegance with global flair: champagne flows, hats rival those of Royal Ascot, and the city embraces its role as host to the world’s racing elite. From breeders scouting future stallions to casual fans swept up by the pageantry, the Arc is a celebration of both horse and heritage.
Why It Matters
The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is more than Europe’s greatest race—it’s the pinnacle of international flat racing. It represents the moment when the very best thoroughbreds on earth meet in one place, on one day, for ultimate glory. To win the Arc is to secure immortality.
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 |
| After enjoying the racecourse, be sure to visit some of the great shops in Paris. There is no better way to immerse yourself in Paris then by shopping here. Shopping is a favorite pastime of "Parisians", they are especially fond of window shopping. In French window shopping is called "leche-vitrine" which loosely translated means to literally lick the windows. So be sure to take in the sites, sounds and tastes of shopping while in Paris. | |