Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud

L'Hippodrome en Famille - Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud

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Spend the day in the great outdoors just outside Paris!

An exceptional sporting event awaits you on Sunday 5 July.
Feel the excitement of the eight races on the card, including the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud, a Group 1 race – the highest level of horse racing.
Throughout the day, the racecourse transforms into a vast open-air playground, with a painting competition, picnicking on the grass, equestrian displays and plenty of free activities for children.

A day not to be missed and the perfect way to kick off the summer!

Ticket prices will increase and are subject to availability, so book early to get the best deal.

Our 2026 ticketing offers

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Sunday 5th july 2026

GENERAL ENTRY

Enjoy a day out for the whole family ! Free entry for children under 12s

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Sunday 5th july 2026

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Saint-Cloud Racecourse

Book your parking space online! 3€ instead of 5€ on site

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Sunday 5th july 2026

GENERAL ENTRY

Enjoy a day out for the whole family ! Free entry for children under 12s

From 5€

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Sunday 5th july 2026

PARKING

Saint-Cloud Racecourse

Book your parking space online! 3€ instead of 5€ on site

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Painting contest

For one day only, Saint-Cloud Racecourse transforms into a giant open-air artists’ studio!

The Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud is also a special day for artists of all ages, thanks to the Grand Painting and Sketchers Competition. Young artists aged 12 to 18 can also compete for the special “Géant des Beaux-Arts Young Artist Award”.

From 9.30am, participants are invited to set up their easels anywhere on the racecourse grounds and capture the unique atmosphere of the day. Their challenge: complete their artwork by 4.30pm and reflect the spirit of a day at the races.

Click HERE to register. Participation is free and open to everyone!

Fantastic prizes to be won!

A jury will select and reward the best works in each category:
– Painting Category: €1,200 for first place, €900 for second place and €600 for third place.
– Sketchers Category: €300 for first place, €100 for second place and €50 for third place.
– Géant des Beaux-Arts Young Artist Award (ages 12–18): the winner will receive gift vouchers worth €250.

New for 2026!

To celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse in China, you are invited to take part in the creation of a large collective mural alongside a Chinese artist. This original activity will give everyone the opportunity to leave their mark on this exceptional day.

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!

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!

Free activity, available upon registration at the racecourse on the day of your visit.

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!

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!

HORSESHOE DECORATING

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.

GIANT COLOURING POSTER

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.

Dive into the world of horse racing with our mascot, Lili the Unicorn! On each event date, children will have the chance to meet this magical creature and share unforgettable moments at the racecourse with the whole family. Come and meet her!

THE DAY'S SCHEDULE

12.00 PM

It’s time for the racecourse gates to open, and is also time for the entertainment and refreshments to start.
12.30 PM

What would the famous “Déjeuner sur l’herbe” be without the quintessential picnic?
Enjoy your picnic while taking in the thrilling spectacle of horse racing, with your feet in the grass and plenty of space all around on the wide open grounds of the racecourse.

To complement your picnic, a wide range of food options will be available: burgers, hot dogs, crêpes, waffles, ice cream, candyfloss, sweets, and much more!
01.45 PM

Start of the first race!
The races are run every 30 minutes.
03.22 PM

The jockeys come out into the parade ring, accompanied by children (free registration required at the treasure hunt activity welcome desk).
04.00 PM

Snack time! You’ll find everything you need on the racecourse: pancakes, ice creams, waffles, sweets, cold drinks…
05.30 PM

THE MAIN EVENT OF THE DAY!
Head to the parade ring (05.10 pm), then to the course to watch the champions race in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud.
05:45 PM

It’s time to award the prizes to the best painters of the day.
06:40 PM

It’s time for the last race !

Entertainment close 30min after the last race.

The racecourse closes one hour after the last race.

These times are provided for information only and are subject to change.

The day's main race

The Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud is reserved for experienced racehorses aged 4 and over. It is run over the classic mile-and-a-half distance, just like the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, the world’s greatest horse race.

For these top-class racehorses, the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud is a warm-up for this major international event, which will be held, as every year, at ParisLongchamp racecourse.

Arc Races – a ticket to legend!

The Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud is part of the Arc Races circuit, a selection of the finest French races whose winners receive a true golden ticket – a Wild Card entry to the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, the most iconic race in world flat racing.

Through eight prestigious races, France Galop offers a captivating journey leading up to the Arc, with direct entry to the “World Championship of Thoroughbreds” and reimbursement of the race entry fees at stake. A unique initiative designed to keep the excitement building throughout the season.

The adventure begins… On the road to the Arc!

Find out more

REFRESHMENTS

On the menu for your day

Food garden and sweet treats

What would the famous “Déjeuner sur l’herbe” be without the essential picnic? On this special day, you’re invited to enjoy a picnic while watching the horse races, feet in the grass, surrounded by the wide open spaces of the racecourse.

To enhance your picnic, a variety of food options will be available from the food trucks specially set up for the occasion: burgers, hot dogs, crêpes, waffles, ice cream, candyfloss, sweets, and much more!

Panoramic Restaurant

The “Bistrot des familles” restaurant is open in the heart of Saint-Cloud racecourse, serving traditional and refined food in an elegant, sporty setting.
Benefit from stunning views of the course and savour a delicious lunch while you watch the races.

Smart/casual dress code. Reservations (recommended) on +33 (0) 6 59 98 91 30, restaurant-levaldor.fr

Access and Transport

Adress

HIPPODROME DE SAINT-CLOUD
1, RUE DU CAMP CANADIEN
92100 SAINT-CLOUD

Free entry and entertainment for children under 12, in General Entry with no ticket purchase necessary before the event.

Use your Apple Wallet to access the racecourses. Learn more

BY CAR

Using the Waze app
Enter the address “Hippodrome de Saint-Cloud”

PARKING

Parking available on site, subject to availability.
We recommend booking a parking space in advance on our ticketing website.

On Sundays and Family Racecourse Days, parking will be available at the Paris Country Club car park. 121bis Rue du Lieutenant-Colonel de Montbrison, 92 500 Rueil-Malmaison

Enter Paris Country Club into Waze.

TRANSILIEN AND TRAM

Transilien L – get off at Saint-Cloud or Gare du Val d’Or
Tram line T2 – get off Les Coteaux

BUS

No.244 / 160 / 144 / 471 / 360 / N53 – get off at “Val d’Or”
No.459 / 467 – get off at “Champ de course” or “Les Suisses”
No.471 / 160 / 360 – get off at “La Bérangère”
No.565 – get off at “Eglise de Buzenval”

GRAND PRIX DE SAINT-CLOUD - SUNDAY 5TH JULY 2026 - SAINT-CLOUD RACECOURSE

Head to Saint-Cloud racecourse on Sunday 5th July 2026 for a day full of surprises and the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud!
Whether you’re a racing fan, a painting enthusiast or a family looking for an extra-special experience, this is THE outdoor event everyone can enjoy.
The traditional painting competition will welcome, as it does every year, talented artists who recapture all the fun and frolics of the day’s racing on their canvases. You’re in for a guaranteed spectacle on Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud Day!
Your little ones will also have a great time with all the free Family Racecourse activities and rides on offer all day long.
Sunday 5th July 2026 is a day full of surprises: spectacular racing, a painting competition and free activities and rides for kids.