Itinerary Highlights

  • Covered race viewing with Paddock views
  • Luxury city break in Paris
  • World-famous tourist attractions

Price Includes

  • Roundtrip Eurostar travel in Standard class
  • Accommodation in Paris
  • Admission to Longchamp
  • Transfers throughout
  • Assistance of experienced representatives

Overview

One of the world’s premier horse racing events, the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, known to enthusiasts as the Arc, always promises an electric atmosphere.

Held at the spectacular Paris Longchamp Racecourse, the world’s top prize never fails to deliver top-quality racing. This is one of our favourite horse racing holidays at Spectate, and we truly do pull out all the stops.

Our experienced team has attended the Arc for many years, and we’ve built up strong contacts and plenty of insider knowledge.

Our packages include Finish Line Enclosure admission to the racecourse, with a choice of upgrades available to further your enjoyment of the day.

We offer a wide range of race viewing options including complimentary champagne, access to private betting areas, paddock access, finish line grandstand seats and more. A dedicated tour host will be on hand throughout the weekend, so you’ll always have a point of contact for any assistance or recommendations you may need.

 

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Accommodation

Hotel Magellan

Located in a quiet residential street in the 17th arrondissement with an excellent variety of restaurants and bars in the vicinity, the Hotel Magellan offers 72 rooms, most of which overlook the hotel’s patio garden. The hotel has a bar and a breakfast room. (Please note that as this hotel is situated on a quiet side street our coaches will arrive/depart from the main road, approx. 2 minutes’ walk from the hotel.) Your stay includes breakfast daily. Two nights from £770 per person / Three nights from £895 per person based on two people sharing a double/twin room.

Mercure Montmartre

Situated in the lively area of Montmartre, this hotel has been a favourite with our clients for many years. The hotel is within easy walking distance of the Basilica du Sacré Coeur, the Moulin Rouge and the animated Place du Tertre. Your stay includes breakfast daily. Two nights from £840 per person / Three nights from £995 per person based on two people sharing a double/twin room.

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Itinerary

Day 1 | 03 October

Depart London, St Pancras on the Eurostar. Upon arrival into Paris, Gare du Nord, you will be met and transferred to your choice of hotel for 2 nights' accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis.

Day 2 | 04 October

This morning you will be transferred to Longchamp Racecourse for a full day's racing at the 2025 Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe.

Day 3 | 05 October

Return to Longchamp Racecourse in the morning for another full day's racing at the 2025 Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe.

Day 4 | 06 October

Enjoy breakfast at leisure before being transferred from your hotel to Gare du Nord, for your return Eurostar train to London, St Pancras.
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Tickets

Finish Line Enclosure - Included

Included in the package price. Zone 5 with access to Zone 4 - Enjoy access to a covered, tiered viewing area in front of the new grandstand - please note this area does not include access to a grandstand seat. The paddock can be viewed from the tiered viewing area and first-floor balcony at the rear of the grandstand. (Full paddock access is available by purchasing the Access Paddock Upgrade, please see below.)

Upgrade available: Finish Line Gold Grandstand

Witness the horses thunder across the line from the third-floor reserved balcony of the grandstand in Zone 6, with paddock views and a covered individual bench-style seat. Also includes access to Zones 4 and 5. Price from £175 per person. Upgrade below for full paddock access!

Upgrade available: Paddock Access

Upgrade your Finish Line Enclosure ticket or a Finish Line Gold Grandstand ticket to include access to the paddock to see jockeys ready their horses for the race. Price from £110 per person.

Hospitality Upgrade: Brasserie ParisLongchamp — Saturday

We are delighted to offer spaces in the Brasserie ParisLongchamp, situated in front of the parade ring. Enjoy lunch at your shared, reserved table. You will have access to a private betting area and TV screens to keep abreast of the action and a cash bar. Due to its location, you cannot watch the racing from the Brasserie. Full paddock access is included, along with access to the Finish Line Enclosure. Please note this hospitality option does not include a grandstand seat.

Hospitality Upgrade: Prestige Brasserie ParisLongchamp — Saturday

For the complete racing hospitality experience, we are delighted to offer spaces in the Brasserie ParisLongchamp for lunch at your shared, reserved table located in front of the parade ring. You will have access to a complimentary bar which serves wine, champagne and soft drinks on the 3rd floor of the grandstand and also a reserved grandstand seat. Due to the location of Brasserie Longchamp, you cannot watch the racing from the Brasserie. You will have access to a private betting area and TV screens to keep abreast of the action. Full paddock access is included, along with access to the Finish Line Enclosure.

Hospitality Upgrade: Panorama Restaurant

The Panorama Restaurant offers a 3-course meal, inclusive of drinks served at your shared, reserved table. Please note, the Panorama Restaurant is not tiered, therefore you may need to leave your table to view the racing from the viewing terrace outside. You will have access to a private betting area and TV screens to keep abreast of the action. Full paddock access is included.

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Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe

3 - 5 October 2025 | 2 nights from £770 pp

Eurostar, Accommodations, Transfers & Race Tickets
Package prices include:
  • Return travel by Eurostar on specified routing in Standard Class
  • Roundtrip shared transfers between Gare du Nord and your hotel
  • Hotel accommodation featured for 2 or 3 nights
  • Breakfast daily
  • Racecourse transfers
  • Finish Line Enclosure admission to Longchamp
  • Assistance of our representatives throughout the weekend
Hospitality

This is Europe's richest flat turf race, with luxurious hospitality upgrades to match.

The Spectate Arc experience is nothing short of uber-luxury – choose your premium race viewing position, opt for paddock access and spend your afternoons sipping on unlimited champagne; it’s the only way to do the Arc.

A selection of Restaurant Hospitality Packages is available at Longchamp and each year we reserve an allocation of seating at a choice of restaurants that offer gourmet lunches and include access to premium race viewing and private betting areas.

It is important to note that you will be expected to walk approximately 700 metres from the coach park to the main entrance; no mobility assistance is available. Equally, we are unable to provide mobility assistance when arriving at or departing from Gare du Nord. the walk from Gare du Nord's arrival gate to the coach park is approximately 400 metres (subject to change).

 

Why Choose Us?

Tailor-Made

Customise your experience to create something truly memorable

  • Add excursions to your trip
  • Travel at your own pace
  • Choose hotels, flights etc
Exclusivity
  • Get the best seats, closest to the action
  • Hosted tours with special celebrity guests
  • Stay in the most luxurious accommodation
  • Fully inclusive service
  • Expert hosts take care of you every step of the way
  • All transfers and fees are included

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