It's one of the most eagerly awaited horse races of the year in Paris. Since its creation in 1874, the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris has been a legendary springtime race in the capital. Bringing together the best steeplechasers aged five and over and jockeys from all over the world, it has become the benchmark for obstacle racing. This year, the race takes place on the weekend of May 17 and 18, 2025, at the legendary Auteuil racecourse.
This showpiece event is one of the toughest and most uncertain, where riders and, above all, horses will have to swallow an intense 6,000-meter course, punctuated by 23 obstacles, each more difficult than the last. These range from a simple hurdle to the "Justice of the Peace", considered the toughest obstacle on the course, with a jump of over 5m over a double fence. A unique opportunity to discover horse racing, made accessible to all thanks to tickets starting at just 5 euros.
Eleven hurdle races and five steeplechase races take place over two days of thrills and spills. There's alsoentertainment for the whole family, so that children don't get bored and can try their hand at the equestrian world. A free pony ride is also on offer, for an unforgettable day out!
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Dates and Opening Time
From May 17, 2025 to May 18, 2025
Location
Auteuil racecourse
7, Route d'Auteuil aux Lacs
75116 Paris 16
Prices
- 12 ans: Free
À partir de: €5
Official website
www.francegalop-live.com
How to get to the Parisian racecourses? What you need to know before coming
