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THE BIGGEST RACE IN THE WORLD!

One of the biggest sporting events in the world at the rarefied surroundings of ParisLongchamp racecourse, a race of the very highest quality and the crowning of a legend.
Drama and adrenalin are the order of the day at an event that brings together the best thoroughbreds in flat racing and the world’s leading jockeys.

 

Be there for the world’s biggest race! ParisLongchamp on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October 2024. Simply unmissable!

SUNDAY OFFERS

6 October 2024
ARC GARDEN'S
ParisLongchamp Racecourse

A Fun and unique racing experience

From €20
Book
6 October 2024
WINNING POST ENCLOSURE
ParisLongchamp Racecourse

Follow the action from the edge of the course, right by the winning post !

From €65
Book
6 October 2024
TRIUMPH GRANDSTAND
ParisLongchamp Racecourse

Experience the emotion of the final meters of the race and witness the triumph of the winner !

From €85
Sold Out
6 October 2024
BISTRO TRIOMPHE
ParisLongchamp Racecourse

The ephemeral bistro created just for you in the heart of the atmosphere !

From €170
Sold Out
6 October 2024
PARKING
HIPPODROME PARISLONGCHAMP

Book your parking in advance and save some time.

From €5
Book
6 October 2024
WINNING POST GOLD ENCLOSURE
ParisLongchamp Racecourse

Enjoy the show with the best view of the racecourse in a private enclosure !

From €110
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OUR HOSPITALITY OFFERS

SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER 2024
SUNDAY 6TH OCTOBER

LA BRASSERIE PARISLONGCHAMP

Enjoy a lunch at the Brasserie ParisLongchamp next to the parade ring

From €189,00
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PRESTIGE

A refined lounge to share a unique experience with your guests

From €239,00
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PRESTIGE BRASSERIE

An elegant lounge for sharing and unforgettable experience with your guests

From €467,00
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PANORAMA

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PRESTIGE AUBERGE

A bistro style restaurant in a refined lounge from where you can appreciate the afternoon races

From €599,00
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PRESTIGE

A refined lounge to share a unique experience with your guests

From €419,00
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PRESTIGE BRASSERIE

An elegant lounge for sharing and unforgettable experience with your guests

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PRESTIGE CASCADE

A gastronomic michelin-starred restaurant with a sophisticated lounge from which you admire the afternoon races

From €802,00
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RIBOT OFFER

Enjoy a premium cocktail along the racetrack !

From €599,00
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A global event

Get closer to the action at the world’s greatest horserace!

For more than a century now, the equestrian world has been gathering at ParisLongchamp on the first weekend of October to celebrate the year’s premier event: the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

Considered the de facto world championship of thoroughbred racing, this unmissable event brings together the finest horses and jockeys from around the globe in an outstanding spectacle.

Broadcast in more than 60 countries and watched by millions on TV, the event stirs the passions of horse racing enthusiasts the world over. On site, ParisLongchamp welcomes nearly 35,000 spectators from all walks of life each year, creating a unique atmosphere.

The stands come alive to the rhythm of excited racegoers, with the pounding of hooves accompanying cheers in countless languages.

This year’s Arc weekend, on 5 and 6 October 2024, will once again be an intense and unforgettable experience, with the racecourse in full swing. This is the perfect opportunity to get as close as possible to the action and enjoy the thrills and spills of the world’s greatest horserace.

So don’t miss out on a memorable weekend of racing at ParisLongchamp!

 

  • Named Best Race in the World five times in the last eight years.
  • Winners by country in 102 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: 69
    🇬🇧 England: 16
    🇮🇪 Irland: 8
    🇮🇹 Italy: 6
    🇩🇪 Germany: 3
  • 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 103rd Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe will be broadcast live on the Equidia channel on Thursday 3rd October 2024.

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
  • 350 horses on the start line for the weekend’s 27 races
  • 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

YOUR SCHEDULE FOR ARC WEEKEND

Head to ParisLongchamp for the world’s greatest horse race!

05 October
06 October
  • 12.00 pm

    Racecourse gates and restaurants open.
    If you have reserved a table, please go to the restauration  shown on your ticket.

    Otherwise, head to the Foodcourt Galop Gourmet before the races start.

  • 01.23 pm

    First race starts.
    Followed by a race every 30 minutes.

  • 04.00 pm

    Racing works up an appetite!
    Head to the Foodcourt Galop Gourmet for a sweet treat: waffles, pancakes, confectionary… You can also grab something refreshing to drink!

  • 05.40 pm

    Start of the DJ set between races to enjoy the late afternoon.

  • 07.15 pm

    What could be better than a few post-race drinks to round off your day?

  • 08.30 pm

    Racecourse gates close.

  • 11.00 am

    Racecourse gates and restaurants open.
    If you have reserved a table, please go to the restaurant shown on your ticket.

    Otherwise, head to the Foodcourt Galop Gourmet before the races start.

  • 12.30 pm

    Head to the Galop Gourmet Foodcourt for an outdoor lunch before the races.

  • 01.55 pm

    Start of the first race of the day.

    Before the races, at 1.15pm: don’t miss the parade and entertainment on the track and in the presentation ring.

    Throughout the afternoon, take your place alongside the track to support the horses and jockeys.

    The races then run every 30 minutes.

  • 04.20 pm

    The high point of the weekend! Start of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. The excitement reaches fever pitch in the racecourse’s grandstand!

  • 05.00 pm

    All that excitement makes you hungry!
    Head to the Foodcourt Galop Gourmet for some welcome refreshments.

  • 06.20 pm

    To round off the Arc weekend in style, head to the Arc Gardens for some post-race drinks and a live DJ set!

  • 09.30 pm

    Racecourse gates close.

Times are given as a guideline and may be subject to change.

Catering

Check out the unique Foodcourt Galop Gourmet, situated at the heart of the racecourse for the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe! Tickle your taste buds with the best cuisine from around the world while enjoying the vibrant ParisLonghamp atmosphere.
A flavour-filled rush of excitement!

There are plenty of foodtrucks to suit all tastes, and no need to book in advance.

Centrally located at ParisLongchamp racecourse, the Bistro Triomphe 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].

Race programme

Access and transport

Address
PARISLONGCHAMP RACECOURSE
2 route des Tribunes
75016 - Paris

We recommend arriving as soon as the racecourse opens so you can make the most of your day and miss none of the racing action.
Increased security checks may be carried out on race days.
Pushchairs are welcome.
For safety reasons, pets are not permitted on the racecourse, even on a lead.

SAFETY INFORMATION
As ParisLongchamp racecourse is located on the route of a busy cycle path, please be careful when approaching the racecourse.
A free shuttle bus service runs from 12 noon to 6.45pm.

Free shuttle bus service from Porte Maillot and Porte d’Auteuil:

  • Saturday: First departure at 11:30 am, then approximately every 15 minutes.
  • Sunday: First departure at 10:30 am, then approximately every 15 minutes.

Shuttles back to Porte Maillot and Porte d’Auteuil:

  • Saturday: Last departure from the racecourse at 9:30 pm.
  • Sunday: Last departure from the racecourse at 10:00 pm.

Metro exits for shuttle bus stops:

  • Porte Maillot – exit 3
  • Porte d’Auteuil – exit 1: see map
METRO
  • Line 10 – get off at “Porte d’Auteuil”
  • Line 1 – get off at “Porte Maillot”

Then free shuttles to the racecourse

BUS & TRAM

BUS

  • No.244 – get off at “Les Moulins-Camping”
  • No.241 – get off at “Hippodrome de Longchamp”

TRAM

  • Line T2 – get off at “Suresnes Longchamp”
By car

Using the Waze app
Enter the address “Parking hippodrome ParisLongchamp” for directions to the racecourse’s public car park.

From the north of Paris
Porte Maillot exit then Allée de Longchamp

From the south of Paris
Porte Molitor exit, take Boulevard d’Auteuil then Boulevard Anatole France

From central Paris
Porte d’Auteuil exit, take Avenue de la Porte d’Auteuil then Boulevard Anatole France

PARKING

Parking available on site, subject to availability.
We recommend booking a parking space in advance on our ticketing website.

IMPORTANT: If you buy a parking ticket, please print it out so you can show it at the allocated entrance.

QREC official partner of the Qatar Prix de l'Arc a Triomphe

QREC was established in the early 1960s. Its mandate is to represent, promote and advance equine and equestrian initiatives from community programmes to the international stage. With a focus on equestrian sport and horse welfare, QREC is dedicated to promoting Qatar as a global horse racing hub and leader in the purebred Arabian breed. QREC works with local bodies dedicated to excellence in the planning, regulation and development of the racing industry in Qatar to promote global best practice.

More information about Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club
QATAR PRIX DE L'ARC DE TRIOMPHE - SATURDAY 5 AND SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2024 - PARISLONGCHAMP RACECOURSE

Experience a truly legendary sporting event and witness the crowning of the greatest horse in the world! Adrenaline is guaranteed during this event, which has been bringing together the best thoroughbreds and the top international jockeys for over a century.
The Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is the greatest race in the world, but it’s also a weekend of joyous celebration!
To satisfy every taste, the ParisLongchamp racecourse has a wide range of food options available, offering the best in French cuisine in its brasseries and its food garden with numerous food trucks.
Take part in this classic sporting celebration followed all around the world!