With the 174th edition of the Prix de Diane Longines on Sunday 18 June, it’s the ideal opportunity to enjoy a picnic at an historic location in an enchanting pastoral setting, as well as breaking out your Sunday best – not forgetting a hat!
Revel in the garden party ambience and cheer on the best fillies in Europe at this must-see event redolent with elegance and prestige at Chantilly racecourse.
A day brimming with excitement awaits you!
Discover Diane’s Village, a unique enclosure located in the vast grounds of Chantilly racecourse.
Stroll around and treat yourself to an elegant experience in this vibrant pop-up venue. For the 2023 event, Diane’s Village will boast an exceptional rewards programme.
Do not miss this opportunity to experience the event in a magical setting!
The Prix de Diane Longines event always starts with a live concert.
This year, Diane’s Village will play host to young artist Adé on the main stage. The chic picnic will begin at midday, to the sound of her soothing melodies.
Adé will present her first solo album, called “Et alors?”, which caused a sensation when it was released in September 2022. After two albums with the group Thérapie Taxi, Adé embarked on a new musical adventure. Her album is a blend of sensual pop and futuristic country music that explores the different facets of love.
In a saloon atmosphere with a hint of melancholy, Adé sings, “broken hearts wish you a happy new year.”
The future looks bright for this talented young artist!
Concert entry is included in tickets to the Prix de Diane Longines.
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Discover Diane’s Folly, a lively enclosure where young people can celebrate with fantastic views of the action on Chantilly racecourse!
Enjoy the electric atmosphere with superb entertainment, DJ sets, a bar and introductions to betting. This enclosure is located right on the edge of the course, meaning you will not miss a second of the action on this grand prix race day.
Take advantage of this unique experience and immerse yourself in the excitement of Diane’s Folly!
The Prix de Diane Longines is one of the year’s most glamorous events.
The Mademoiselle Diane by Longines Elegance Contest is one of the high points of this event, when around 400 ladies summon up all their style, daring and creativity in a bid to stand out from the crowd! This year, the entrants will parade along a catwalk set up in the heart of Diane’s Village, giving them the opportunity to showcase their elegance and charm.
Sophie Thalmann, TV presenter and former Miss France, will be head judge and will have the difficult mission of choosing the entrant that most embodies femininity, who will be crowned Mademoiselle Diane Longines 2023.
The winner will have the honour of stepping up onto the Prix de Diane Longines podium, where she will be presented with a stunning watch courtesy of Longines. All ladies on the racecourse will be free to enter, and there is no need to register in advance.
This year, Diane’s Village boasts a unique attraction in France: a 15-metre helter-skelter that will give racegoers of all ages a big thrill!
This new attraction will be the star of the show, for an unforgettable sliding experience. In addition to the helter-skelter, Diane’s Village has a host of surprises in store for racegoers, including a fantastic coloured canvas maze.
Make the most of this opportunity to enjoy a magical day out with your family and friends!
The Prix de Diane Longines is much more than a race day, it is an unforgettable experience for the whole family. Come and play with Diane’s Games, a multitude of activities for all ages in a glamorous atmosphere.
Watch Europe’s top fillies in action while taking advantage of a host of attractions, such as our swing ride, treetop adventure, giant maze, pony rides, our new helter-skelter attraction and the traditional merry-go-round for younger visitors.
Whether you are seeking thrills or in need of some relaxation, Chantilly racecourse has everything you need. Join us for an extra-special day out at the Prix de Diane Longines and let off some steam with Diane’s Games.
The Swiss watchmaking brand is delighted to be the Naming Sponsor, Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of the hugely popular Prix de Diane Longines, the most elegant French racing event.
With no fewer than ten races scheduled over the course of this prestigious and glamorous race day, Sunday 18th June promises a thrilling afternoon of sport for horseracing fans.
Having been involved in equestrian sports since 1869 and having teamed up with some of the most important equestrian events across the globe, Longines is delighted to time the race that represents the high point of this event, the Prix de Diane Longines. The winning owner, trainer and jockey will be presented with an exceptional Longines timepiece.
The Prix de Diane Longines is, above all, a veritable symbol of elegance that is also embodied by the Official Watch presented by the watchmaking brand, which comes from the new Longines DolceVita X YVY line.
The renowned rectangular-shaped watches have been given a new identity and are coupled with sophisticated leather straps designed by Swiss designer Yvonne Reichmuth. Their design – evoking a horse’s bridle and harness – gives a nod to the equestrian world that Longines so favours.
Since 1843, the Prix de Diane Longines has attracted exceptional fillies to its pastoral location alongside Chantilly Castle and the magnificent Princes de Condé stables.
Every year in June, this grand prix for three-year-old fillies is a highlight of the European flat-racing calendar as it helps to select prestigious bloodlines that will have an exceptional career at stud.
Fillies that have the ability to qualify for this race are coveted by owners around the world.
Of the 10 races on the Card throughout this exceptional day-long event, the Prix de Diane Longines has the most prize money with €1 million on offer, including €571,400 for the winner.
HISTORIC VICTORY BY A FEMALE JOCKEY IN 2022
British jockey Hollie Doyle went down in Prix de Diane history in 2022: 180 years after this grand prix was created, she became the first woman to win the race, riding the filly Nashwa.
If you are seeking out an exceptional event, then look no further than the Prix de Diane Longines – a magical event that has written many a chapter in the sport’s history.
€1M: The purse for the Prix de Diane Longines, making it one of the most richly-rewarded races in the flat racing season.
Before their race, the jockeys parade around the paddock and the horses parade along the course. The prizes are presented on a podium set up in front of the grandstand, on the course itself.
400 participants will head to the podium in their finest hats as they look to take home the famous Mademoiselle Diane by Longines award.
2,000 collector’s edition hat-boxes each containing a lunch will be consumed at the biggest ultra-chic picnic of the year on the lawns of the Hippodrome de Chantilly.
57 countries will broadcast the Prix de Diane Longines live.
2 minutes: 2’03’’77 is the track record for this race, run over a distance of ten and a half furlongs. It is held by Trêve, who won the Prix de Diane in 2013 at an average speed of 61km/h.
7 wins: HRH The Aga Khan has enjoyed the most success at the Prix de Diane Longines over the years, with Shemaka (1993), Vereva (1997), Zainta (1998), Daryaba (1999), Zarkava (2008), Sarafina (2010) and Valyra (2012) taking the honours.
2 doubles: only two fillies have achieved the double of winning the Diane and then the greatest race in the world, the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: Trêve and Zarkava.
5 wins is the most for any single jockey, with four of them sharing this particular record. Gérald Mossé is the current rider with the most success in the race, having won it five times between 1988 and 1999.
2 women have trained a Diane winner:
– Christiane Head: Harbour (1982), Egyptband (2000) and Trêve (2013).
– Corinne Barande-Barbe: Carling (1995).
24 out of 30: over the past three decades, French-trained fillies have won 24 of the past 30 Prix de Diane, way ahead of the UK (4 wins ) and Ireland (2 wins)!
Ever since it was first held, the biggest fillies’ race has always taken place at its home in Chantilly – there where it all began!
In 1833, Prince Lobanoff and Messrs de Normandie, d’Hédouville, de Wagram and de Plaisance were attending a hunting party.
En route on their horses, they crossed over a vast plain stretching out in front of Chantilly Castle and its main stables. They remarked upon the good flexibility of the land and held a race among friends to test it out, which was won by Monsieur de Normandie, future president of the Jockey Club.
The gentlemen were already very taken with English horse-racing and had been searching in vain for an ideal location to build a track worthy of rubbing shoulders with their counterparts on the other side of the Channel. Monsieur de Normandie succeeded in gaining the support of the Duke of Orleans – one of the sons of King Louis-Philippe and also an avid racing fan – and they agreed to organise a meet the following spring. And thus Chantilly racecourse in its unique setting was born!
Not far from the course, Chantilly Forest is home to the largest training centre for racehorses. Every morning, more than 2,200 horses – under the auspices of 110 trainers – head out to run along the tracks that are maintained by France Galop, where future champions prepare for competition.
Discover the collectable hatbox hamper designed especially for this year’s Prix de Diane Longines, which contains a mouth-watering picnic lunch for you to savour at this most elegant event.
For the first time, the famous Maison Ladurée has put together a selection of refined nibbles especially for the occasion, with surprising flavours such as gazpacho with heirloom tomatoes and basil oil, delicious salmon à la parisienne and a giant macaron for dessert. Discover the full menu HERE.
This new collaboration between the Prix de Diane Longines and Maison Ladurée, both symbols of French art de vivre, promises racegoers a unique outdoor dining experience.
Reserve your hatbox hamper
Diane’s Table is a private enclosure set up right on the edge of the course.
Its shady, plant-covered roof and colourful decor are coupled with outstanding views of the winning post for the afternoon’s races.
Savour a delicious lunch as you admire the horses in action. An outstanding dining experience at the Prix de Diane Longines.
Book your seatDiane’s Picnic Tables are in a new enclosure located on the edge of the course, where you can spend a lovely afternoon with your family and friends in the heart of the action.
Book your picnic table, bring along your hamper and enjoy a convivial picnic as you watch the horses gallop past.
A bar is also available where you can buy your favourite drinks to sip. And to give your picnic an extra chic touch, order yourself a special hatbox hamper!
If you bring your own picnic, make sure you bring wooden/bamboo cutlery. Any metal cutlery will be confiscated at the gates and returned when you leave the racecourse.
Book your table
The Prix de Diane Longines chic picnic is a long-running tradition that sees hundred of racegoers settle onto the grass at Chantilly racecourse to enjoy a convivial and fun experience.
On site, you can choose from a variety of refreshment options, with something for all tastes and appetites, both sweet and savoury.
Do not miss the most popular picnic of the season at the Prix de Diane Longines.
If you bring your own picnic, make sure you bring wooden/bamboo cutlery. Any metal cutlery will be confiscated at the gates and returned when you leave the racecourse.
Come and taste our confit meats and smoked meats from our authentic Texan smoker!
Join us in our Italian PIAGGIO to sample delicious BRUSCHETTAS made before your very eyes.
Our inimitable New York HOT DOGs, served from a TRICYCLE, are sure to be a hit!
Not forgetting the superb ROTISSOIRE DU RITZ, where prime ribs of beef and marinated chickens are gently browned to taste.
To round of your meal, choose from a range of PASTRIES from our stand inspired by a pop version of Marie-Antoinette.
13h31
1
PRIX DE LA REINE BLANCHE LONGINES SOUTENU PAR LES ECHOS WEEK-E
P (2 ans)
1.100
50.000
NEEDLEPOINT IRE F.PS. 2 a.
14h06
2
PRIX DU BOIS LONGINES - FONDS EUROPEEN DE L'ELEVAGE
P (2 ans)
1.200
GR.III
80.000
RAMATUELLE USA F.PS. 2 a.
14h41
3
QATAR DERBY DES PUR-SANG ARABES DE 4 ANS
P (4 ans)
2.000
GR.I AP
150.000
AL GHADEER M.AR. 4 a.
16h50
6
PRIX PAWNEESE LONGINES - FONDS EUROPEEN DE L'ELEVAGE
P (4 & +)
2.400
LISTED
52.000
LA MEHANA F.PS. 4 a.
Opening of the racecourse gates at 11 am.
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 €5, tickets available in advance on our ticketing website.
Trains leave from Gare du Nord / Grandes Lignes:
Train info: www.transilien.com
RER line D
Longines, the “Timekeeper” of International Racing
The Swiss watchmaker Longines has been rooted in the world of sport since 1878. In France, they are currently the official timekeepers at the racecourses of Chantilly, Deauville and Longchamp. The Prix de Diane Longines, run every June at Chantilly, perfectly represents this elegant partnership, mirroring performance and precision. The Prix de l’Opera, a championship race for fillies and mares run during the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe week-end, is also sponsored by the brand.
In addition, Longines is a partner of the International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities and sponsors the International Classifications as well as the International Jockeys’ Championship. They are also associated with top class racing events in Australia, the UAE, Qatar, South America, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Ireland, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong and China, as well as in the United States.
Through these partnerships, Longines is associated with the most prestigious horse racing meetings across the globe and, as a result, merits the title of the “timekeeper” of racing.
More information about LonginesImmerse yourself in a fabulous world and enjoy a chic picnic with a great view of Chantilly Château, an exceptional showcase and a highly anticipated style competition…and a fantastic day of racing, of course!
The highlight of the day is, of course, the Prix de Diane Longines, a Group 1 race – the highest level of flat racing – that crowns the best three-year-old thoroughbred filly.
Since 1843, this race has featured outstanding fillies on its starting line, in a truly enchanting setting within a stone’s throw of Chantilly Château and the magnificent stables of the Prince of Condé.
Head to the Prix de Diane Longines with friends or as a family – you’ll be guaranteed an unforgettable day, filled with festivities.
