Treat your children to a day out and take advantage of a host of fun, outdoor activities at our Family Race Day events!
Dive into the world of racing with our completely FREE entertainment for children. A highly original day out in a secure space!
Free entry and entertainment for under 12s!
A lovely introduction to pony riding!
To discover the world of horses, what could be better than the gentle and patient nature of ponies? Treat your children to a lovely first experience learning about our four-hooved friends, as they stroke them and go for a little ride.
Rides are free and unlimited! From 3 years old.
Choose your horse and you’re off!
Hop on the merry-go-round for a magical ride on our beautiful carrousel horses. A sure-fire hit with young racegoers, this attraction is free of charge and children can ride as many times as they like.
Smiles all round!
Admire the champions from up close!
To make their day at the races even more exciting, children are invited to join the jockeys in the parade ring. A fantastic way to experience the thrill of the spectators’ applause alongside their favourite jockeys. Pure emotion guaranteed!
Who will be the champion of the day?
Get your children running along the hallowed turf in our kids’ running race! An unforgettable, fun-filled experience that will see the fastest runners go home with some great prizes.
So, who will get on the podium?
Like a real jockey!
These new-generation rocking horses take children on a magical ride! A safe introduction to horse riding, to set them on the path to becoming real jockeys.
If your children are eager to try this fun-filled activity, bring them along!
A fun way to learn about racing!
On your marks, get set, go! Jump on an inflatable pony and take part in our PonyHop Race, which enables your children to develop their balance, coordination and stamina. A perfect introduction to life as a jockey!
Get investigating as a family!
Grab a booklet and embark on a treasure hunt that takes you on a tour of the racecourse! With its racing-themed games, this mission requires all of your family’s investigation skills to solve the puzzle.
A 45 to 50-minute adventure for parents and children!
A fun outdoor activity for kids!
With our bouncy castles, your children can jump, run and roll to their hearts’ content! We pull out all the stops to provide your children with plenty of opportunities to play and relax at the racecourse.
Come and let off steam in the great outdoors!
Step into a jockey’s stirrups!
With our hobby horse races, your children can emulate the jockeys themselves! This activity will be a sure-fire hit with our younger racegoers. It is an ideal way to develop their imagination and coordination in a safe way.
At our “Blacksmith” workshop, young apprentices are invited to let their creative juices flow. The budding artists can customise horseshoes with ribbons, glitter, ink stamps and many other surprises.
The children will sit at a table to decorate their horseshoes and can take their creation home with them.
On every Family Race Day, a giant horse-themed poster will be laid out for the children. Using colouring pencils, the children are invited to help bring this poster to life.
The racecourse, a playground for all ages!
There are plenty of activities to keep you busy between races: morpion, dominos and memory … A great way to revel in the fresh air at the racecourse with your family and friends.
So, are you ready for a fun day out?
Sun 3 September
Sun 10 September
Sat 23 September
Horaires indiqués : début des opérations. 1ère course, 30 min après
Come and choose some refreshments from our food garden!
Pizzas, burgers, hot dogs and sweet snacks are sure to delight the most discerning of palates, including your children’s! There is something for all appetites, from quick snacks to a gourmet meal.
Food trucks are an excellent way to personalise your meal and make your Family Race Day one to remember.
Food lovers can treat themselves to lunch in the panoramic restaurants or brasseries on our racecourses.
A sociable dining experience with your loved ones in a unique setting that makes this experience one to remember.
Smart/casual dress code. Reservations on +33 (0)6 23 18 54 50.
We recommend arriving as soon as the racecourse opens so you can make the most of your day and miss none of the racing action.
Increased security checks may be carried out on race days.
Pushchairs are welcome.
For safety reasons, pets are not permitted on the racecourse, even on a lead.
PC1, 52, 123 (every day)
32, 241 (except Sundays and bank holidays)
Using the Waze app
Enter the address “Hippodrome d’Auteuil”.
Paris ring road: “Porte d’Auteuil” exit
We recommend arriving as soon as the racecourse opens so you can make the most of your day and miss none of the racing action.
Increased security checks may be carried out on race days.
Pushchairs are welcome.
For safety reasons, pets are not permitted on the racecourse, even on a lead.
Free shuttle bus service from Porte Maillot and Porte d’Auteuil: first bus at 12 noon, then approximately every 20 minutes.
Shuttles back to Porte Maillot and Porte d’Auteuil: last bus leaves the racecourse at 6.45pm.
Metro exits for shuttle bus stops
BUS
TRAMWAY
Using the Waze app
Enter the address “Parking hippodrome ParisLongchamp” for directions to the racecourse’s public car park.
From the north of Paris
Porte Maillot exit then Allée de Longchamp
From the south of Paris
Porte Molitor exit, take Boulevard d’Auteuil then Boulevard Anatole France
From central Paris
Porte d’Auteuil exit, take Avenue de la Porte d’Auteuil then Boulevard Anatole France
Parking available on site, subject to availability.
We recommend booking a parking space in advance on our ticketing website.
IMPORTANT: If you buy a parking ticket, please print it out so you can show it at the allocated entrance.
Parking costs €5, tickets available in advance from our ticketing website.
We recommend arriving as soon as the racecourse opens so you can make the most of your day and miss none of the racing action.
Increased security checks may be carried out on race days.
Pushchairs are welcome.
For safety reasons, pets are not permitted on the racecourse, even on a lead.
Using the Waze app
Enter the address “Hippodrome de Deauville-La Touques”.
A13 Paris-Caen motorway:
Parking available on site, subject to availability.
We recommend booking a parking space in advance on our ticketing website.
IMPORTANT: If you buy a parking ticket, please print it out so you can show it at the allocated entrance.
Parking costs €3, tickets available in advance on our ticketing website.
Train station: Deauville (trains leave from Paris Saint-Lazare)
Tel.: 3635 (from a French phone)
Deauville-Trouville Taxi Service
Tel.: +33 (0)2 31 87 11 11
We recommend arriving as soon as the racecourse opens so you can make the most of your day and miss none of the racing action.
Increased security checks may be carried out on race days.
Pushchairs are welcome.
For safety reasons, pets are not permitted on the racecourse, even on a lead.
Using the Waze app
Enter the address “Hippodrome de Chantilly”.
A1 motorway, exit 7: Survilliers OR exit 8: Senlis-Chamant then follow signs to Chantilly.
Parking available on site, subject to availability.
We recommend booking a parking space in advance on our ticketing website.
IMPORTANT: If you buy a parking ticket, please print it out so you can show it at the allocated entrance.
Parking costs €3, tickets available in advance on our ticketing website.
Trains leave from Gare du Nord / Grandes Lignes:
Train info: www.transilien.com
RER line D
We recommend arriving as soon as the racecourse opens so you can make the most of your day and miss none of the racing action.
Increased security checks may be carried out on race days.
Pushchairs are welcome.
For safety reasons, pets are not permitted on the racecourse, even on a lead.
Using the Waze app
Enter the address “Hippodrome de Saint-Cloud”
From Pont de Suresnes, take Boulevard Henri Sellier, go straight on to Rue du Camp Canadien.
Parking available on site, subject to availability.
We recommend booking a parking space in advance on our ticketing website.
IMPORTANT: If you buy a parking ticket, please print it out so you can show it at the allocated entrance.
Parking costs €3, tickets available in advance on our ticketing website.
Mercedes-Benz Paris, the distribution subsidiary of the prestigious Mercedes-Benz Group brand, is the official partner and vehicle for all the dates of two events taking place at France Galop racecourses
France Galop racecourses: “L’Hippodrome en Famille”, the ideal outing for children, combining racing and entertainment, and “JeuXdi by ParisLongchamp”, the most popular after-work events in Paris.
Through these operations, Mercedes-Benz Paris wishes to continue to promote its position as the e-mobility reference in the Paris region and to highlight its range of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, which is the widest on the market.
All year round, racecourses are the ideal place for a family outing in the fresh air. Make marvellous memories as a family via completely free entertainment for children, and enjoy some spectacular racing. Pony rides, merry-go-round, bouncy castles, sack race, treasure hunt…there’s something for everyone! There are 32 Family Race Day events in 2023, between 2 April and 12 November. So head to Auteuil, ParisLongchamp, Saint-Cloud, Chantilly and Deauville-La Touques to enjoy an unforgettable experience with your family!
What’s more, it’s totally free for children under 12, while entry starts at just €5 for parents.
