The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is an equestrian grass race, considered as one of the most prestigious in the world and bringing together the best thoroughbreds horses on the planet of galloping, associated with the best international jockeys.

This race takes place every first weekend of October on the Hippodrome de Longchamp.

The first performance took place in October 1920. His name was chosen in honor of the monument in front of which the Allied parade celebrating the victory of the First World War took place.

This competition has seen 66 French victories since its creation and is the most endowed in the world, with a prize pool of 5 million Euros.

Come spend the weekend in Paris to discover this must-attend event and stay at the hotel Victor Hugo Paris Kléber located 30 minutes from the Hippodrome and the Bois de Boulogne.

Racecourse of Longchamp – Route des Tribunes – 75116 Paris
October 05 and 06, 2019 – Rates from € 10 to € 64.