Auteuil and Longchamp racecourses
These two racecourses have marked the history of horse racing in Paris and continue to attract enthusiasts of the equestrian world.
Longchamp Racecourse
Inaugurated in 1857, the Longchamp racecourse is a horse racing track located southwest of the Bois de Boulogne in Paris.
It was built by the architect Antoine-Nicolas Bailly on the grounds of the royal abbey of Longchamp, destroyed during the French Revolution.
Prestigious races such as the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe take place there .
Longchamp
Auteuil
Auteuil Racecourse
Created in 1873, the Auteuil racecourse is located near the Porte d'Auteuil in Paris.
It is the mecca of obstacle races in France, with tracks dedicated to hurdles and steeplechase races.
He plays an essential role in the selection of French jumping horses, which are exported in particular to the British Isles .