As the holiday season approaches,the Paris-Vincennes racecourse is opening its doors free of charge to families to discover the world of horse racing amid a Christmas setting designed for children, on four Sundays: December 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2025.
For the occasion, Santa Claus stops his sleigh at the racetrack, surrounded by his mini-horses andelves, for the traditional souvenir photo with the children. The youngest visitors can also slip their list into Santa's mailbox and make their gift requests if they have been good! Every Sunday brings a new surprise with Santa Claus arriving on the track and a musical atmosphere created by Christmas parades and brass bands.
On December 28, for the last Sunday, Santa's mini-horse village will be transformed intothe School of Elves for afun and educational immersioninto the world of ponies. Through interactive workshops such as pony sitting, pony beauty, little veterinarian, and pony snack time, children will learn while having fun with these endearing animals and leave with memories to last a lifetime!
The whole family can also enjoy pony rides, a horse carousel, meetings with the mascot Troty, a virtual reality experience, and aChristmas Gourmet Village with winter treats and specialties: mulled wine, Christmas beer, white pudding, foie gras burgers, waffles, sweets, crepes... to fill your stomach while enjoying the races.
There are nine races, with more than 120 horses on the track each weekend, the best trotters in the world, competing in qualifying races for the Prix d'Amérique Legend Race, the World Sulky Championship, and the Prix de Cornulier. Admissionis free,but don't forget to download your invitation!
Dates and Opening Time
From December 7, 2025 to December 28, 2025
Location
Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes
2 route de la Ferme
75012 Paris 12
Prices
Free
Official website
f.dlt.letrot.com
