RACECOURSE WITH THE FAMILY

FREE ENTERTAINMENT THROUGHOUT THE DAY

- MEET THE PONIES -
Magical Moments

Treat your children (aged  3 and over) to a free pony ride! Our “unicorn” ponies are on hand to  give tiny tots a magical first experience in the saddle!

MERRY-GO-ROUND

A ride to remember

Climb on board for a magical ride on the merry-go-round, a classical fairground favourite. 

Choose your mount and off you go! You can enjoy as many rides as you want. Admission free for children.

SACK RACES AND PONY HOP RACE

Ready, set, go! All young racegoers are invited to take part in our sack races and Pony Hop Race organised on the racecourse.
Your children will be at the very heart of the action!

...AND PONYCYCLE®!

Fancy an adventure? These new-generation rocking horses take children on a wonderful ride around the racecourse!  

A fun and safe introduction to life in the saddle.

BOUNCY CASTLE

Children are also invited to play on our new bouncy castle, which is open all day long!

JOIN THE ADVENTURE

Armed with a booklet  that features a host of racing-themed games, children are invited to  take part in a treasure hunt to discover the racecourse and its typical  sites.

A 45-50 minute itinerary.

CHILDREN'S RACE 

Let's hit the track

Ready, steady, go! Young ones are all invited to take part in a foot race on the track. 

And to make their Sunday even more memorable, they will have the chance to join the jockeys in the parade ring.

Animation  available on certain dates of the "Hippodrome en Famille". Registration  required on the day of the event, subject to availability.

Plus plenty of other surprises… So, are you in?

Entertainment and visuals are non-contractual and subject to change by the organisers.

HEAD TO THE RACECOURSE FOR A SPECTACULAR SPORTING EVENT IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS!

When you visit one of our racecourses, you’ll enter a world full of surprises and experience some wonderful communal moments.

At every event, eight important horse races are run by the season’s most talented jockeys and their mounts.

The very best thoroughbreds compete on the flat at ParisLongchamp!

What’s in store:

From 10th April to 23rd October 2022, enjoy 10 full days of top-class sport and a host of free entertainment for children (pony rides, merry-go-round, sack races and Pony Hop Race, bouncy castle, …).

Excitement guaranteed!


SCHEDULE:

- 12:00pm: Head to ParisLongchamp racecourse!
It’s time for the racecourse gates to open, the free entertainment to begin, and the refreshment points to start serving! From restaurants to food trucks, there is something for all appetites!

- First race begins:
1pm/2pm, then every 30 minutes until 5pm/6pm.

Experience the rhythm of the day's various horse races at the trackside.
A spectacular show that everyone will love!

The day's race programme is available on france-galop.com.

- Around 15 minutes before each race: head to the paddock to see the jockeys and horses that are set to race.

- Around 10-15 minutes after each race: the winning horses and jockeys will be back in the parade ring. You can see them collect their prizes and applaud their exploits!

- In need of refreshment? Our food trucks serve pancakes, waffles, candy floss, sweets and more. Grab a sweet treat then get back to enjoying the free entertainment!
 
- Entertainment stops 30 minutes after the last race.

- 7pm/8pm: The racecourse closes at 7pm/8pm.
Take advantage of the special presale price on our ticketing website!


If you want to see even more of the racecourse, join the guided tour!

USEFUL INFORMATION

TICKETS

- Free for children (under 12 - General Entry)

- Special presale rate: from €5 rather than €10 at the racecourse !

HOW TO GET TO PARISLONGCHAMP

ADDRESS:
2 Route des Tribunes
75016 Paris

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

Metro:
Line 10: Get off at “Porte d’Auteuil”

Line 1: Get off at "Porte Maillot"

FREE SHUTTLES:

Free shuttle service from Porte Maillot (location) and Porte d’Auteuil (train station - location): 1st shuttle at 12pm, then approx. every 30 mins.

Return to Porte Maillot and Porte d’Auteuil: last shuttle from racecourse at  6.45 pm.

CATERING

- Food garden and sweet treats -

Take advantage of a varied range of catering services for the whole family. There is something for everyone!

- Burger & Hot Dog
- Mini Pizza & Pasta (vegetarian option)
- Kebab Bar (vegetarian option)
- Savoury Pancakes (vegetarian option)
- Food Truck Fry and Dip (nuggets, fish & chips, mozza sticks)
- Wraps and Tacos (on certain dates)


- Pancakes, Waffles & Churros
- Cotton Candy (pink and blue)
- Pop Corn Machine
- Chocolate Fountain (on some dates)
- Ice Cream & Granita (on selected dates)
- Cake
- Candy & Cake stall (on selected dates)

- Juice Bar
- Lemonades
- Coffee Machines
- Beer Taps* (on some dates)
- Hot Chocolate (on selected dates)
- Hot Wine* (on selected dates)
- Mobile Bar (on some dates)

- ParisLongchamp brasserie -

The ParisLongchamp Brasserie is a cosy and convivial venue that offers a twist on traditional brasserie fare.

The ideal place to enjoy a meal with your family and friends. 

Reservations on +33 (0)6 23 18 54 50

Appropriate attire required to enter this area

*Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation.

OUR PARTNERS

Mercedes-Benz Paris have just extended their partnership with France Galop for another two years.
Within the framework of this partnership, Mercedes-Benz Paris will be the Official Vehicle for our Family Days at the Races events.

All season long, Mercedes-Benz Paris will sponsor our pony rides, the most popular activity with our young racegoers. What is more, a competition will be run on all 20 race days, giving racegoers the chance to win Mercedes-Benz merchandise.

Finally, as Mercedes-Benz offer the largest range of electric and rechargeable hybrid vehicles on the market, Mercedes-Benz Paris have decided to increase their visibility on three days: at Saint Cloud on 8th May, at ParisLongchamp on 29th May and at Auteuil on 9th October.

On these days, a MB Paris Experience Center will be set up to present the electric vehicles from the Mercedes-EQ range to families, particularly the new EQB, an 100% electric-powered, 7-seater SUV.

In 2022, the Family Days at the Races events and Mercedes-Benz Paris will pull out all the stops to give visitors of all ages a fantastic racing experience on these legendary Parisian racecourses.

Do not miss these outstanding events!

OUR OTHER PARTNERS

The Figaroscope is a guide to Parisian gastronomy and culture that comes free with Le Figaro daily newspaper. Every Wednesday, this supplement features reviews of the leisure activities available in the Ile-de-France region.

RFM radio station plays the best music from the 80s to the present day, all day and all year long. RFM gets your day off to a great start with plenty of laughs and prizes up for grabs in the “Le Meilleur des Réveils” morning show presented by Elodie Gossuin, Albert Spano and Marc-Antoine Le Bret.

At our Family Days at the Races events, hop on a PonyCycle for a fun-filled and life-like pony ride!