Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud - Déjeuner sur l'Herbe

For one day only, Saint-Cloud racecourse will be transformed into an open-air artist’s studio!

A grand painting competition is being held, with the challenge being to capture all the atmosphere of the racetrack!

Artists come from far and wide to set up their easels and take part in this famous painting competition via the work created on the day. 50 artists were involved from 8 o’clock in the morning in a bid to encapsulate the ambience of the festivities at the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud.

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Following the first exhibition in Paris of the Impressionists Group in 1874, the French public started to become familiar with some of the biggest names in the movement such as Monet, Renoir, Degas, Sisley and Pissarro. And with one exception, all of them painted in a completely new way – in the great outdoors.

Armed with their easels and a lunch basket, the Impressionists explored Paris and the surrounding region, focusing on fleeting moments and atmospheres and capturing the poetic truth of what they saw. Degas was an artist who loved horse-racing, and even now, his paintings give us a glimpse of what the tracks were like back then. The “luncheons on the grass” meanwhile were a huge part of the movement and have remained in the collective conscience ever since.

Choose your horse and you’re off!

Hop on the merry-go-round for a magical ride on our beautiful carrousel horses. A sure-fire hit with young racegoers, this attraction is free of charge and children can ride as many times as they like.

Smiles all round!

Admire the champions from up close!

To make their day at the races even more exciting, children are invited to join the jockeys in the parade ring. A fantastic way to experience the thrill of the spectators’ applause alongside their favourite jockeys. Pure emotion guaranteed!

Who will be the champion of the day?

Get your children running along the hallowed turf in our kids’ running race! An unforgettable, fun-filled experience that will see the fastest runners go home with some great prizes.

So, who will get on the podium?

Like a real jockey!

These new-generation rocking horses take children on a magical ride! A safe introduction to horse riding, to set them on the path to becoming real jockeys.

If your children are eager to try this fun-filled activity, bring them along!

A fun way to learn about racing!

On your marks, get set, go! Jump on an inflatable pony and take part in our PonyHop Race, which enables your children to develop their balance, coordination and stamina. A perfect introduction to life as a jockey!

Get investigating as a family!

Grab a booklet and embark on a treasure hunt that takes you on a tour of the racecourse! With its racing-themed games, this mission requires all of your family’s investigation skills to solve the puzzle.

A 45 to 50-minute adventure for parents and children!

A fun outdoor activity for kids!

With our bouncy castles, your children can jump, run and roll to their hearts’ content! We pull out all the stops to provide your children with plenty of opportunities to play and relax at the racecourse.

Come and let off steam in the great outdoors!

Step into a jockey’s stirrups!

With our hobby horse races, your children can emulate the jockeys themselves! This activity will be a sure-fire hit with our younger racegoers. It is an ideal way to develop their imagination and coordination in a safe way.

A fun-filled race!

Place your children at the heart of the action by entering them in our sack race! Held on the racecourse itself, this sporting activity promises plenty of laughter and fun. Give it a try, either before or after you watch the horses race along the turf.