5 good reasons to come to tj-he Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
5 GOOD REASONS TO COME TO THE
Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
4 and 5 October 2025 – ParisLongchamp racecourse
It is the most eagerly awaited meeting of the year ! Every first weekend in October, the ParisLongchamp racecourse turns into a temple of speed where the world’s best racehorses compete. Top-level sport, entertainment, dining and music will set the pace over these two days.
Here are 5 good reasons to come to the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe :
- Attend the final of a World Cup !
- Meet Zeus, the mechanical equine hero of the 2024 Olympic Games.
- Soak up the international and festive atmosphere
- Enjoy an unforgettable experience with the “Arc Summit”
- Indulge in a variety of culinary delights
- Attend the final of a World Cup !
The Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is to horse racing what the World Cup final is to football. Champions from the greatest racing nations, including Japan, England, Ireland, Germany and, of course, France, line up at the start of this great race. The world’s leading jockeys take the reins of these exceptional athletes, capable of hitting speeds of 70km/h !
- Meet Zeus, the mechanical equine hero of the 2024 Olympic Games
Zeus captured the imagination of the world when he appeared to gallop along the Seine during the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. This colossal metallic horse, who dazzled more than a billion viewers across the globe, will be the guest of honor at this year’s prestigious Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, on 4 and 5 October 2025.
Majestically positioned at the entrance of the ParisLongchamp racecourse, Zeus will stand proudly opposite Gladiateur, the famous bronze statue that embodies the history of horse racing. This unprecedented meeting brings together two icons - contemporary art and racing tradition.
A unique moment where the spirit of the Olympic Games meets the magic of the year’s greatest horse racing event. Zeus will be at ParisLongchamp to greet fans from across the globe.
- Soak up the international and festive atmosphere
Nearly 35 000 spectators, representing around fifty nationalities, are expected to fill the ParisLongchamp stands for this major sporting weekend. Fans from each country rally behind their champions, the cheering building to a crescendo as the horses cross the finish line. The atmosphere is international and the roar of the crowd breathtaking.
- Enjoy an unforgettable experience with the « Arc Summit » !
Imagine yourself, a glass of champagne in hand, savoring a delicate macaron, seated high above the track, facing the buzzing stands of the ParisLongchamp racecourse….
The « Arc Summit » delivers the weekend’s most vertiginous experience : from your high vantage point, witness the horses in full stride, the crowd in ecstasy and the Arc’s electrifying atmosphere.
Book now on the France Galop Ticketing platform, starting at 80 € per person : CLICK HERE
- Indulge in a variety of culinary delights
With 35 000 French and international spectators expected on the weekend of 4 and 5 October 2025, the ParisLongchamp racecourse will offer a wide range of dining options. The full range of French culinary expertise will be on display throughout the racecourse that weekend. From the ParisLongchamp rooftop gourmet restaurant, to the Brasserie by the paddock, the Bistrot Triomphe, and the city’s largest food garden, there is something to satisfy every appetite. For true epicureans in search of a unique thrill, the « Arc Summit » is the place to be!
OFFICIAL TICKETING
QATAR PRIX DE L’ARC DE TRIOMPHE
Tickets start at €10 and are available on the France Galop ticketing site : CLICK HERE
QREC, official partner of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) was established in the early 1960s before achieving official recognition in 1975. It is mandated with representing, promoting and advancing equine and equestrian initiatives, from grassroots programmes to the international arena. Focused on equestrian sport and horse welfare, the QREC is dedicated to promoting Qatar as a world class hub for horse racing and a leader in the Pure Arabian breed.
The QREC works in collaboration with local bodies dedicated to achieving excellence in planning, regulation and development of Qatar’s racing industry to reflect the world’s best practices. The QREC has been the partner of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe since 2008 and in 2021, it also became the title partner of the Qatar Prix du Jockey Club, one of the most important races for the selection of the breed.
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