10 March 2022
Ticket sales for the 2022 France Galop racing season are now open
Launch offer: Buy 1 ticket get 1 free! Offer available until 20 March
The season has started! On Thursday, 10 March, France Galop, organiser of major race meetings in France, is unveiling its online ticket portal. The fixture list for 2022 boasts 65 major race days with something for everyone, including 10 fantastic unmissable events like the Prix de Diane Longines, the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris, the after work parties Jeuxdi by ParisLongchamp or the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, the world’s best horserace… once more this year, France Galop racecourses are the ideal place to spend a day outdoors.
With family or friends, in the afternoon or early evenings, the France Galop owned racecourses ParisLongchamp, Auteuil, Chantilly, Saint-Cloud and Deauville-La Touques offer spectators a multitude of opportunities to discover the world of horseracing whilst enjoying an experience in line with their expectations.
France Galop video link to its 2022 events:
Buy 1 ticket get 1 free! Offer available from 10 to 20 March
*From 10 to 20 March, a maximum of 10 000 tickets (5000 tickets purchased and 5000 complimentary tickets) are available for a selection of categories and according to the quotas predetermined by the organiser.
The special launch offer is only valid from 10 to 20 March 2022 on the France Galop ticketing website. By using the promo code START22, you get 1 free ticket for each purchase of 1 full value ticket. The promo code is valid for all events, including major racing events.
Buy your ticket on the France Galop ticketing website:
https://www.evenements.france-galop.com/en
2022 SOCIAL CALENDAR: Plan your trip to the season’s highlights
Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris: 21 and 22 May 2022
Auteuil racecourse – High-class jump action over two consecutive days that include the best jump races in the calendar. Over two days, the Auteuil racecourse turns into a veritable jumping festival featuring 10 hurdle races and 5 chases, including the legendary Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris. Adrenaline and big thrills guaranteed!
JeuXdi by ParisLongchamp: 8 dates starting on 12 May
ParisLongchamp racecourse – together with friends, enjoy the unique experience of mixing the laid-back atmosphere of a stylish outdoor Parisian evening with the adrenaline of horse racing. These festive and relaxed after work parties invite you to extend the evening in this unique setting in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, while taking advantage of the numerous food and drink offers and musical happenings
The Garden Party: Thursday, 14 July 2022
ParisLongchamp racecourse – On the 14 July, Bastille day, the ParisLongchamp racecourse is THE PLACE TO BE! Festivities start late afternoon with an 8-race card of high-class horse racing, including the Grand Prix de Paris, one of the most challenging races in the flat racing calendar! Following the last race and long into the night, a DJ Set will set the racecourse alight with music.
Prix de Diane Longines: Sunday, 19 June 2022
Chantilly racecourse – This unique race day takes place amid the most stylish picnic, a famous competition of elegance, a live concert by a current artist and the greatest race for fillies. This amazing rendezvous of sporting highlights and elegance always attracts many celebrities (television, cinema…). An exceptional day in a festive and very stylish atmosphere!
Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: Weekend of 1 and 2 October
ParisLongchamp racecourse – Each year in October, racing fans from all over the world travel to ParisLongchamp to support their champions in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. In a supercharged atmosphere, the best horses and international jockeys go to the start of this race that has been named the best race in the world five times in the last seven years. Every owner, trainer and jockey dreams about winning the Arc!
An offer accessible to all and where kids under twelve go free
It is very important to France Galop that racecourses are accessible to all and hence ticket prices remain the same for another year. Admission tickets for ParisLongchamp, Auteuil, Chantilly, Deauville and Saint-Cloud start at 3 Euros on weekdays and 4 Euros on weekends (when purchased in advance online). Kids under the age of 12 go free and there are further discounted rates available. There are also many attractions at the racecourses that are free to enjoy, including pony riding and bouncy castles.
Good plan: tickets up to 50% cheaper in online pre-sale all year round
So that everyone can plan their visit with the best possible rates, tickets for all race days at France Galop racecourses are now available for pre-sale online, at up to 50% less than at the racecourse ticket offices. Buying your tickets before arriving at the racecourse also allows you to avoid the queue at the ticket office at the entrance.
NEW IN 2022
"Dimanches au Galop” moves over to make space for “L’Hippodrome en Famille”
After 16 renewals of the “Dimanches au Galop”, the new label “L’Hippodrome en Famille” is taking over with an increased fixture list. “L’Hippodrome en Famille” is a great way to enjoy the thrill of horse racing in a unique setting, whilst making the most of the different free entertainment. There are 28 dates for “L’Hippodrome en Famille”, from April to November, including Sundays but also Saturdays and public holidays, and even during school holidays. Another novelty is that all France Galop racecourses, including ParisLongchamp, Auteuil, Saint-Cloud, Chantilly and Deauville, will now host the various dates depending on the season.
« Samedis d’Auteuil », your new and friendly Open Air meet
Each Saturday from 7 May to 18 June, the Auteuil racecourse will host a new event: the “Samedis d’Auteuil”. With friends or family, “Samedis d’Auteuil” is above all a place to relax and to share the experience of basking in the vintage soul of this racecourse that moves with the rhythm of jump racing. It is a unique experience in the open air, best shared with family and friends. The event starts at 3.00 pm and lasts until the end of the evening. It boasts an eclectic program that focuses on a relaxed atmosphere and includes food gardens, many free activities to share, horse racing and music. It is a Saturday out in the open, both chilled and fun!
Brunch at Auteuil and ParisLongchamp with a breath-taking view of the racecourse
A new brunch offer with panoramic views of the racecourse and the Tour Eiffel will be available on several days at ParisLongchamp during the “L’Hippodrome en Famille” offer: Sunday 29 May, Sunday 12 June and Sunday 16 October. It is also available at Auteuil for the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris on Sunday, 22 May and also during the 48 hour jump festival on Sunday, 13 November. Reservations must be made on the France Galop ticketing website.
Ticket to go behind the scenes at the racecourse during school holidays
This year, on race days (including during school holidays) families who are looking for a fun and educational activity can go on a guided tour behind the scenes at a racecourse. Accessible to all, these 45-minute tours captivate big and small visitors. Before racing at the Auteuil racecourse, visitors can get a close look at those formidable obstacles like the water jump in front of the “Rivière des Tribunes” or the “Rail Ditch and Fence”!
Admission + Behind the scenes tour package from 8 Euros onwards, available for purchase on the France Galop ticketing website.
