Prix de l?Arc de Triomphe 2026

When

5 October 2026

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Where

ParisLongchamp Racecourse

FranceParis, France

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About the event

The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is widely regarded as Europe's most prestigious flat horse race, run at ParisLongchamp each October and drawing the season's best middle-distance thoroughbreds from across the continent. Its prize money and prestige make it a career-defining target for owners and trainers.

Stay in Paris

Check-in 4 Oct, check-out 6 Oct 2026 — 2 nights around 5 October 2026. Change the dates to stay longer.

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Getting there
  • Typeracecourse
  • AirportParis-Orly Airport (ORY), about 14 km
  • From the airportOrlyBus to Denfert-Rochereau, or Orlyval + RER B, about 30 min — bus/RER ticket; taxi 30–40 min
  • Public transportMetro (16 lines), RER, bus, tram (RATP): Metro ~5:30 am–midnight, to ~1:45 am at weekends; Noctilien night buses; Paris Visite pass for 1–5 days incl. airports
  • TaxiG7, Uber — Hail on the street, use a taxi stand or book in the G7 app
Host country
  • Currency: euro
  • Language: French
  • Driving: on the right
  • Capital: Paris
  • Phone: +33
  • Emergency: 112
  • Electricity: 230 V, 50 Hz, plugs C/E

Coming years

2027

The organiser had not announced the 2027 edition as of 2026-09-03.