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Famous French Horse Race
Longchamp Racecourse Route des Tribunes
Bois de Boulogne 75116 Paris, France T. +33 821 213 213
Learn More about the Longchamp Racecourse including the History & Fun Facts
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he 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.
An expensive renovation has been underway, which has seen the old grandstand demolished and a new one being built. The $145 million project is due to be completed soon and the historic racecourse is set to re-open in April of 2018.
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. ' .
Bois de Boulogne 75116 Paris, France T. +33 821 213 213
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The lists below show notable Thoroughbred horse races in various countries around the world. In countries with a grading system, the included races are normally Group or Grade 1.However, some restricted races such as the Queen's Plate in Canada are also included, and all races at the Royal Ascot festival are included because of their prestige. Different sizes from $286.99 Horse Racing of Sioux Indians near Fort Pierre, plate 30 from Volume 1 of 'Travels in the Interior of North America' 1843 by Karl Bodmer Different sizes from $286.99 Jockeys Before the Race, c.1878-79 by Edgar Degas.
Learn More about the Longchamp Racecourse including the History & Fun Facts
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he 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.
Famous French Horse Races
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.An expensive renovation has been underway, which has seen the old grandstand demolished and a new one being built. The $145 million project is due to be completed soon and the historic racecourse is set to re-open in April of 2018.
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. ' .