Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 2019 in Longchamp | Turf Race

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• What To Do

  What To Do

  The town of Chantilly, in the Picardy region of France 50km north of Paris, is known for its art and history. There are numerous sites and places of interest to visit in Chantilly, notably the famous Château de Chantilly.

  Château de Chantilly

  One of the jewels of French heritage and will inevitably be the first port of call for most visitors to the region.

  Castle Sections

  The Castle has two sections. The original 16th century part was built for the Montmorency family and called the Petit Château.

  The 19th century addition is called the Château Neuf, built on the site of a part of the original castle which had been destroyed. There is a tremendous amount to see both outside and inside the castle so allow plenty of time for your visit!

  Petit Château

  In the Petit Château, it has been beautifully maintained to appear just as it did in the 18th and 19th centuries. In the Château Neuf you can enjoy libraries, art galleries and a chapel. The salons and apartments in the main castle are beautifully furnished with chairs, tapestries and candelabras from the 18th century.

  Condé Musuem Inside The Castle

  Within the castle you can visit the Condé Museum which houses a fine collection of paintings including works by Delacroix and Corot. Around the outside of the castle there are formally laid out gardens and extensive parkland to explore, including extravagant water features.

  Church Of Notre-Dame Chantilly

  The 17th Century Church of Notre-Dame de l’Assomption is also a “must see” for tourists. The church has a grand entrance and is home to some beautiful artworks and decorative elements.

  Living Horse Musuem

  The Living Horse Museum at the Cour des Remises des Grandes Ecuries is perfect for Arc weekend. It reflects on the relationship between man and horse since the beginning of civilizations. Around 200 objects and works of art are currently on show.

   

  Book your trip to the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and see everything that Chantilly has to offer!

• Where To Stay

  Where To Stay

  
  
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  The Dolce Chantilly is just 40 minutes from Paris and only 25 minutes from the Charles de Gaulle International Airport.

  
  
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  The Dolce provides the perfect blend of luxury accommodation and exceptional conference facilities. The hotel’s guest rooms and suites include a range of modern amenities complemented by enchanting views of the French countryside.

   

  The Hôtel Le Chantilly is a 3-star hotel which is easily accessible from the A1 motorway. It is only a 5-minute walk from Chantilly town centre and 3km from the Chateau and Horse Museum.

  
  
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  The SNCF railway station is just 2 km from the hotel. The rural setting provides the perfect opportunity for beautiful walks and cycling tours. The hotel offers top quality amenities and services including free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. The hotel also offers free secure parking.

   

  The Best Western Hôtel du Parc is a unique 4-star property in the centre of Chantilly. It provides easy access to the famous Castle, the racecourse, train station and shops. The hotel has 57 rooms, all recently renovated to the highest standards.

  
  
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  The charming hotel has beautifully maintained private grounds in which to relax after enjoying a hearty breakfast. The Best Western is a popular choice for holidaymakers visiting the races, musical and theatrical events or the Castle and Chantilly’s top attractions.

   

  Book your stay for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe meeting now to avoid disappointment!

• Where To Eat

  Where To Eat

  Chantilly provides plenty of dining choices in the Arc Village, situated on the racecourse’s central lawn. It has 5,000m2 of outside space and 4,500m² of covered areas to cover all eventualities with the weather.

  La Capitainerie

  Tucked away beneath the vaulted stone ceiling at Château de Chantilly kitchens. You can dine amongst the grandeur and historical setting on traditional local fare.

  Le Vertugadin Restaurant

  At 44 Rue du Connétable serves simple cuisine with fine fresh produce. It prides itself on the quality of fruits and vegetables cultivated in a natural way in the Potager of the Princes.

  Old-style and elegant, Le Vertugadin provides classic regional cuisine with meat, game and terrines. If you really want to sample French cuisine, menu options include terrine of foie gras and pan-fried chanterelles with snails!

  Restaurant Bistrot Bar Brasserie

  In the heart of Chantilly within easy reach of the racecourse. Specialist menus include hare foie gras with orange parsnip puree.

  ID Cook L’Atelier Gourmand

  At 78 Rue du Connetable is a fabulous deli, ideal for picking up ingredients for a picnic! Charcuterie, smoked and marinated fish, pre-made salads, preserves, cheeses, breads, beer, wine and much more available.

  Le Café Noir

  In Chantilly at 5 place, Omer Vallon features a terrace on the pavement as well as alfresco dining in the cobbled courtyard. Dishes include salmon in beurre blanc sauce and entrecôte with garlicky potato dauphinoise.

• How To Get There

  How To Get There

  By Air

   

  

  Air passengers arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris, have only a 30-minute drive via the A1 and D924A to Chantilly. Special shuttle services will be laid on for the Arc meeting.

  By Train

  The Regional express train (TER) from Gare du Nord/Grandes Lignes station in Paris to Chantilly—Gouvieux station takes about 25 minutes and departs every half an hour.

  There are special trains for the Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe weekend as tickets vary from 7.80-12 euros 2 class and 13-22 euros first class.

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  By Car

  If travelling by road, RN 16 (access via the A1 – Porte de la Chapelle – towards Saint Denis – exit 3 Pierrefite – N1 for 3km then RN16). If arriving via A1 motorway, exit 7 Survilliers or exit 8 Senlis-Chamant.

  

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• History

  History

  In 1920 a new event was introduced to complement the Grand Prix de Paris. The race was named after the famous Arc de Triomphe monument, scene of the post-war victory parade by the Allies the previous year.

  The First Race

  The inaugural running was worth 150,000 francs and was won by a three-year-old colt named Comrade.

  Arc Return

  The Arc did not take place in 1939 and 1940 due to World War II. Government funding of the race resumed in 1949 with National Lottery money boosting prize money.

  Since 1982, the Arc has had several high profile sponsors including Trusthouse Forte, CIGA Hotels and Groupe Lucien Barrière.

  Arc Sponshership

  The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club took over sponsorship in 2008, increasing the prize fund from €2 million to €4 million. The Arc is now worth €5,000,000 with the meeting expanding to Arc Weekend and including the Arabian World Cup, the world’s richest race for purebred Arabian horses.

  Racing History

  The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is one of the great social events on the French racing calendar. Winning the Arc is a prime objective for the top middle-distance horses.

  Seven horses have won the race twice including Ribot (1955-56) and Alleged 1977-78). Treve (2013-2014) was the most recent horse to achieve two Arc victories but failed to complete a hat-trick when fourth to Golden Horn in 2015.

  The roll of honour for the Arc de Triomphe is littered with star names of the turf. Sea Bird (1965), Mill Reef (1971) and Dancing Brave (1986) are among the greatest racehorses of all time.

  Helissio (1996), Montjeu (1999), Dalakhani (2003), and Hurricane Run (2005) are more recent winners who have gone on to make their mark at stud.

  Thierry Jarnet joined an elite group of jockeys to have won the Arc four times when successful on Treve in 2014. He joins Jacques Doyasbere, Freddy Head, Yves Saint-Martin, Pat Eddery, Olivier Peslier and Frankie Dettori.

  André Fabre is the most successful trainer in the race with seven winners, most recently scoring with Rail Link in 2006. Marcel Boussac is the leading owner with six winners between 1936 and 1949.