On the weekend when September yields to October, why not give your Parisian stay an added level of high speed excitement, courtesy of the most famous horse race in the world? September 30th and October 1st bring the great sporting occasion known as the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe...
A classic sporting event
The Arc, as it is popularly known, is a Group 1 flat race open to thoroughbreds of three years or older. This year the Arc won’t be held at the Hippodrome de Longchamp, which is undergoing renovations, but at Chantilly Racecourse to the north of Paris. It’s an opportunity to discover this must-see venue for horse-riding events such as the Prix de Diane, with its elegant Anglo-Norman style stands and green surroundings. Our Roch Hotel & Spa teams are, of course, at your service to help you organize your visit.
A race known throughout the world
Since first being run in 1920, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe has become one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. Over a glorious weekend the best jockeys and their thoroughbreds compete in 15 races, including 9 listed as Group 1, the highest level in the world. Finally, it’s time for the main event of this race meeting devoted to excellence; the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. The elegance of the crowd, the beauty of the location, hoofs pounding the track and adrenaline-pumping excitement; it all awaits you at Chantilly Racecourse during this meeting climaxing with the world’s richest turf race...
The options are all yours during your stay in Paris. Why not treat yourself to a visit to this classic sporting event? We are waiting at the Roch Hotel & Spa to help make your Parisian break one that is filled with unforgettable moments.