Paris and the Ile-de-France region have several racecourses, used for renowned horse races and equestrian competitions throughout the year. How to get there by public transport or by car? Here are some practical tips.
Since the middle of the 19th century, horse races have multiplied in the capital's racecourses and have made it famous. Many prestigious competitions take place every year in Auteuil, Longchamp, Vincennes or Saint-Cloud.
Auteuil is a beautiful racecourse inaugurated in 1873, extending over 33 hectares, 18 of which are devoted to tracks. Longchamp is the oldest racecourse, located in the 16th arrondissement and inaugurated in 1857 in the presence of Napoleon III. The Paris-Vincennes racecourse is a circuit specialized in trotting, on the southeast side of the capital, since 1863. Saint-Cloud, more recent, is a gallop track of 2300m where 32 races are held each year. Chantilly, inaugurated in 1834, is one of the most famous racecourses in France, notably because the famous Prix de Diane Longines are held there every year. Most of these racecourses are managed by France Galop.
Are you planning to attend a horse race soon? Here is some practical information to help you get to the local racecourses with peace of mind.
How to get to the Paris-Longchamp racecourse?
Metro: Line 10 - Porte d'Auteuil or Line 1 - Porte Maillot
- Free shuttles on race days
- From Porte Maillot and Porte d'Auteuil, 1st departure at 12:00 pm (Sundays and holidays) or at 4:00 pm (Thursdays by ParisLongchamp), then every 20 minutes approximately
- Return to Porte Maillot and Porte d'Auteuil: last departure from the racetrack: 6:45 pm (Sundays and holidays) or 1:00 am (Thursdays by ParisLongchamp)
- Metro exits for the two shuttle pick-up locations: Porte Maillot - exit n°6 or Porte d'Auteuil - exit n°1
Tramway: Line T2 - Suresnes Longchamp
Bus:
- Bus 241 : stop " Hippodrome de Longchamp ".
- Bus 244 : stop " Les Moulins Camping ".
Car : select "Parking Hippodrome Paris-Longchamp".
- From the north of Paris: exit at Porte Maillot, then follow the allée de Longchamp.
- From the south of Paris: exit at Porte Molitor, then follow boulevard d'Auteuil and finally boulevard Anatole France.
- From the center of Paris: exit Porte d'Auteuil, then follow the avenue de la Porte d'Auteuil, and finally, the boulevard Anatole France.
How to get to the Hippodrome d'Auteuil ?
Metro : Line 10 - Porte d'Auteuil - Hippodrome
Bus:
- PC1, 52, 123 (every day) - Stop " Porte d'Auteuil ".
- 32, 241 (except Sundays and holidays) - "Porte d'Auteuil" stop
How to get to the Hippodrome de Saint-Cloud ?
Train: Transilien line L - Saint-Cloud or Gare du Val d'Or
Tramway: Line T2 - Les Coteaux
Bus :
- 244 / 160 / 144 / 471 / 360 / N53 - Val d'Or stop
- 459 / 467 - "Champ de course" or "Les Suisses" stop
- 471 / 160 / 360 - "La Bérangère" stop
- 565 - "Eglise de Buzenval" stop
Car : select "Hippodrome de Saint-Cloud
- From Paris (quays of the Seine, Bois de Boulogne, ring road): take the Pont de Suresnes, then the boulevard Henri Sellier. Continue straight ahead to reach the rue du Camp Canadien.
How to get to the Hippodrome de Paris-Vincennes ?
Subway: RER A - Joinville-le-Pont station
Bus :
- 77 - Hippodrome de Vincennes stop (in front of the racecourse)
- 112 - Stop Carrefour de beauté
- 201 - Ecole du Breuil stop
Car : A4 freeway - Joinville-le-Pont exit
How to get to the Chantilly racecourse ?
Train : from Paris, trains departing from the Gare du Nord - Stop " Gare de Chantilly
- Free shuttles on race days between the Chantilly train station and the racecourse
Car: select "Hippodrome de Chantilly
- A1 freeway: take exit 7 "Survilliers" or exit 8 "Senlis-Chamant", then follow signs to "Chantilly
