L'Hippodrome en famille: free weekend events for children in 2024, in Paris

Published by Margot de Sortiraparis, Julie de Sortiraparis · Published on March 27, 2025 at 02:38 p.m.
From March 31 to November 17, 2024, it's possible to take the whole family to the racecourse! Every weekend, France Galop offers pony christenings, sack races, lots of horse-related discovery games, and for parents, horse races at Ile de France racecourses.

There used to be Dimanches au Galop, but now we count on theHippodrome as a family, on Saturdays and Sundays, sometimes even both days!

The formula remains more or less the same, with the ambition of attracting families to the racecourse with low-price tickets for parents (€5 online, €10 on site) and free tickets for children under 12. Children can touch horses, see stables, enjoy sack races and discover their vocation as jockeys, while parents will have to resist the urge to bet on the day's races. It's an opportunity to discover the obstacle courses on the legendary tracks of Parisian racecourses: Paris-Longchamp, Auteuil and Saint-Cloud. Children can even cheer on the champions all the way to the finishing post, and above all, discover the equestrian world of France Galop.

New this year is an immersive adventure: called Fringant's Challenges, it allows pitchounes to discover the world of horse racing in a really fun way! To round off a day at the Hippodrome with the whole family, France Galop is also offering guided tours of the Hippodrome to take a behind-the-scenes look at how a day at the races is organized. Price: €12 per person.

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This is a great opportunity to enjoy a family day away from the hustle and bustle of Paris, with racehorses from four of Paris' racecourses, thanks toHippodrome en famille ! France Galop organizes a number of events throughout the year, with free entertainment including a carousel, pony rides and foodtrucks all weekend long.

Calendar 2025 :

Sundays, March 30, April 20, May 18 and November 16.

Saturdays April 26, May 3, May 17, November 15.

Sundays April 6, April 13, April 27, May 4, May 25, June 8, September 7, October 19.

Thursday May 1, Sunday June 29, Sunday October 26.

And for a glimpse in pictures :

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From March 30, 2025 to October 26, 2025

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Prices
    Tarif - de 12 ans: Free
    tarif plein: €5

    Recommended age
    For all

    Official website
    www.evenements.france-galop.com

    Booking
    www.billetterie.france-galop.com

    More information
    Hippodrome d'Auteuil Hippodrome ParisLongchamp Hippodrome de Saint-Cloud

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