{"id":382240,"date":"2025-08-29T10:52:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T10:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/382240\/"},"modified":"2025-08-29T10:52:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T10:52:09","slug":"when-the-place-de-la-concorde-becomes-a-racecourse-paris-select","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/382240\/","title":{"rendered":"when the Place de la Concorde becomes a racecourse \u2013 Paris Select"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>For the first time, the Place de la Concorde is the setting for life-size horse races. A free, spectacular event for all the family. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On <strong>Friday and Saturday, September 5 and 6, 2025<\/strong>, <strong>France Galop<\/strong> is creating an event by transforming the prestigious <strong>Place de la Concorde<\/strong> into a veritable equestrian stage. Designed as a weekend of initiation and discovery, this unique event is <strong>entirely free<\/strong> and open to all: horse lovers, families, the curious or just strolling along. <\/p>\n<p>A rich program accessible to all<\/p>\n<p>In the heart of the capital, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy an <strong>immersive experience<\/strong> up close and personal with racehorses. Activities include <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>giant presentation ring<\/strong> inspired by the world\u2019s greatest racecourses<\/li>\n<li><strong>Horse and jockey parades<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Introduction to riding<\/strong>, ideal for children and beginners<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meetings with industry professionals<\/strong> <\/li>\n<li>Equestrian demonstrations and the presence of converted horses presented by the Au-Del\u00e0 des Pistes association.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Giant screens<\/strong> will broadcast highlights of the major competitions, while stands will offer food and information on <strong>forthcoming equestrian events<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>A foretaste of the great Parisian races<\/p>\n<p>This event at La Concorde sets the scene for the major autumn highlights at Parisian racecourses:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Qatar Arc Trials on September 7, 2025 at <strong>Paris-Longchamp<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Qatar Prix de l\u2019Arc de Triomphe October 4 and 5 at <strong>Paris-Longchamp<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The 48H de l\u2019Obstacle on November 15 and 16 at the<strong>Hippodrome d\u2019Auteuil<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These events also offer children\u2019s entertainment and a festive atmosphere accessible to all.  <\/p>\n<p>Practical info<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location<\/strong>: Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris<br \/>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Dates<\/strong>: Friday 5 and Saturday 6 September 2025<br \/>\ud83d\udd50 <strong>Schedules<\/strong>: 10am \u2013 8pm<br \/>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Admission<\/strong>: free<br \/>\ud83d\ude87 <strong>Metro<\/strong>: Concorde (lines 1, 8, 12)<br \/>\ud83d\ude8c <strong>Bus<\/strong>: lines 42, 45, 72, 73, 84, 94<br \/>\ud83d\ude89 <strong>RER<\/strong>: Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay (RER C)<\/p>\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/en\/2025\/08\/27\/paris-design-week-2025-the-city-embraces-bold-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paris Design Week 2025: the city opens up to bold design<\/a><\/p>\n<p>            No comments        <\/p>\n<ol class=\"comment-list\">\n                    <\/ol>\n<p>            Post a comment<\/p>\n<p class=\"comment-rules\">Always participate in accordance with the law and with respect for others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"For the first time, the Place de la Concorde is the setting for life-size horse races. 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