The most prestigious horse race in continental Europe, an unmissable gathering for the international elite: stable owners (Gulf, aristocracy, great fortunes), private boxes, an elegance contest and a parade of outfits on the Longchamp lawn.
France Galop, official organiser of Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe day at the ParisLongchamp racecourse
Individual tickets and boxes via the official France Galop box office; for turnkey VIP access (hospitality, transfers), go through an approved provider such as Racing Breaks. Book several weeks in advance.
On the first Sunday of October, fashionable Paris gathers at Longchamp for the most prestigious race on the European racing calendar. Between extravagant hats on the lawn and boxes where the world's greatest stables strike deals, extend the day with a Michelin-starred lunch in the heart of the Bois before returning to a palace hotel in the 16th arrondissement.