Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe

2025 marks the launch of the Arc Races: a selection of the best French races that grant winners a wildcard for the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, the legendary international flat race, whose next edition will take place at ParisLongchamp racecourse on Sunday 5th October 2025.

With eight prestigious events, France Galop is providing a spectacular road to the Arc, with a fast-track ticket to the world’s greatest horse race at stake.
A brand-new way to experience the thrill of the horseracing season!

The eight events in the Arc Races:

– Qatar Prix du Jockey Club (Sunday 1st June, Chantilly),
– Prix de Diane Longines (Sunday 15th June, Chantilly),
– Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (29th June, Saint-Cloud),
– Cygames Grand Prix de Paris (Sunday 13th July, ParisLongchamp),
– Sumbe Prix Jean Romanet (24th August, Deauville),
– Qatar Arc Trials (Sunday 7th September, ParisLongchamp):

• Qatar Prix Vermeille
• Qatar Prix Niel
• Qatar Prix Foy

• Named Best Race in the World five times in the last ten years.
• Winners by country in 103 editions of the Arc:
  In horse racing, it is the country where the horse is trained that determines their nationality and not the country where they are born or the nationality of their owners.
  🇫🇷 France: 67
  🇬🇧 England: 19
  🇮🇪 Irland: 9
  🇮🇹 Italy: 6
  🇩🇪 Germany: 2
• EUR 5 million
  The biggest purse in French racing, making the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe one of the richest races in the world.
• 2.24.49: the fastest ever time recorded in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
  It was posted by the German filly Danedream in 2011. Her average speed was over 60km/h.
• Only eight two-time winners in 100 editions.
  Eight horses have won the Arc twice: Ksar (in 1921 and 1922), Motrico (in 1930 and 1932), Corrida (in 1936 and 1937), Tantième (in 1950 and 1951), Ribot (in 1955 and 1956), Alleged (in 1977 and 1978), Trêve (in 2013 and 2014) and Enable (in 2017 and 2018). No horse has yet done the treble, despite several attempts.

The stall draw for the 104th Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe will be broadcast live on the Equidia channel on Thursday 2nd October 2025.

The most coveted numbers are the lowest ones, next to the rail, with the horses drawn into them having the shortest distance to travel.

The most successful number since 1980 is 2, followed very closely by 6.
Torquator Tasso upset the odds in 2021, winning from stall number 12.

The Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe weekend is:

• 35,000 spectators expected
• 50 nationalities represented
• 2,600 people working at the ParisLongchamp racecourse on Arc weekend
• 200 different occupations on duty at the big weekend
• 55.5 hectares at ParisLongchamp racecourse
• 55,000 square metres of lawn for the public to stroll on
• 160 metres long: the grandstand at ParisLongchamp
• A mile and a half: the classic distance over which the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is run
• 17 hectares of racetrack
• 10cm: the height of the grass on the track
• 80 ground staff looking after the track
• 17 tonnes of straw lining the horses’ stables
• 450kg: the average weight of a racehorse
• 60 to 65 km/h: the average speed of the Arc winner

Have you never been to a horse race and think the Arc is only for insiders? Think again! With the Village de l’Arc, we open the gates to a spectacular world that’s accessible to everyone, right at the heart of the racecourse. Here, you can discover, understand, and most importantly, enjoy.

Guided by passionate enthusiasts, you’ll easily learn the basics of horse racing: how to read a race card, follow and interpret the races, watch the weigh-in, try out a race simulator, or admire the horses in special demonstrations.

It’s a festive day out: fun activities, DJ sets, food & drinks at smart prices, the official boutique… and not to be missed, a unique elevated experience with Le Sommet de l’Arc, offering a breathtaking new perspective of the racecourse. Whether you come with family, friends, or simply out of curiosity, the Village de l’Arc is the perfect place to feel the thrill, learn, and fully experience the excitement of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

This space is open exclusively on Sunday. Don’t wait – book now!

Le Sommet de l’Arc – an unforgettable experience!
Picture yourself with a refreshing drink in hand and a delicate macaron to savour, seated high above the track, overlooking the buzzing ParisLongchamp grandstands… Le Sommet de l’Arc is the weekend’s most exhilarating attraction: a truly exceptional, gourmet and spectacular moment, giving you the races like never before! From your seat, you’ll enjoy unbeatable views of the horses in full flight, the cheering crowds, and the electric atmosphere of the Arc.

Check out the full Village de l’Arc programme by clicking here!

Reservations are open for each race – a rare chance to treat yourself to a magical moment, suspended between sky and track, at the very heart of the action.

So, what are you waiting for? Secure your place today!

If you want to experience all the races intensely, head to the grandstand!

This is where the excitement really comes into its own: the tension mounting before the start, the explosion of applause at the decisive moment, the multilingual cheers mingling together… Everything is experienced more strongly, more intensely!

Facing the track, the stands offer you a breathtaking view of the horses racing at full speed and the finish line, the climax where history is made live. Each race is an adrenaline rush, shared with thousands of enthusiasts around you.

In this sporting arena, become part of this unique atmosphere! Discover all our ticket offers and experience the electric atmosphere that makes the Arc an incomparable experience.

Book now!

• Experience a World Cup Final
  The pinnacle of horse racing, with champions from Japan, Ireland, England, Germany and France thundering down the track at nearly 70 km/h.
• Enjoy the Village de l’Arc
  Fun activities, racing workshops, simulators, DJ sets and food & drinks – the perfect place to discover and feel the thrill of racing.
• Soak up the festive atmosphere
  35,000 spectators from over 50 nations, united in a global roar of excitement as the field charges towards the finishing post.
• Live a unique moment at Le Sommet de l’Arc
  Panoramic views, a refreshing drink and delicate macarons, high above the track – an unforgettable experience from just €80.
• Indulge in delicious food
  From fine dining to brasserie classics, bistro bites and Paris’s largest food garden – there’s something to satisfy every craving.

ZEUS, the emblematic horse of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, arrives at ParisLongchamp for the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

Blending art and technology, this spectacular sculpture embodies innovation and scientific daring!

A big thank you to Sanofi, owner of Zeus, for making this stop possible as part of the national tour.

Come and meet him during the event on 4 and 5 October.

Zeus is a creation by Atelier blam.

Centrally located at ParisLongchamp racecourse, the Bistro Triomphe Hespéride is a pop-up eatery that combines comfort and style.
Offering high-quality, local and sustainable cuisine, it’s a must-visit on Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe weekend. Get a front-row seat for this prestigious, world-famous race and savour fresh and seasonal produce.
Please book ahead.

The Brasserie ParisLongchamp is a warm and welcoming place that reworks the traditional brasserie.
It’s the ideal spot for a business lunch or for meeting up with family and friends.
Dress code in force. Booking recommended by phone on +33 01 49 10 20 65 or by email at [email protected].

Take a seat in our high-end restaurant with access to the stand and a rooftop with stunning views of the racecourse and the French capital.
Enjoy a chef-designed gourmet lunch and take up a front-row seat for the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
Dress code in force. Booking recommended by phone on +33 01 49 10 20 65 or by email at [email protected].