Longchamp racecourse is back with a bang ...
Longchamp racecourse is back with a bang ...
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An aerial photograph of Longchamp showing Paris and the Eiffel Tower in the distance. The racecourse has undergone a $145M revamp.
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An aerial photograph of Longchamp showing Paris and the Eiffel Tower in the distance. The racecourse has undergone a $145M revamp.
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The new grandstand was designed by architect Dominique Perrault, who took his inspiration from galloping horses.
The new grandstand was designed by architect Dominique Perrault, who took his inspiration from galloping horses.
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It now offers "transparent" views both east towards Paris and the Eiffel Tower, and west across the River Seine.
It now offers "transparent" views both east towards Paris and the Eiffel Tower, and west across the River Seine.
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Perrault is the architect who is working on the athletes village for the Paris 2024.
Perrault is the architect who is working on the athletes village for the Paris 2024.
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It is hoped that the grandstand will attract business when racing events aren't being staged.
It is hoped that the grandstand will attract business when racing events aren't being staged.
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Longchamp's redevelopment began in October 2015.
Longchamp's redevelopment began in October 2015.
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The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe moved to Chantilly for two years while upgrades at Longchamp were carried out. This year's Arc meeting, on October 6 and 7, will feature 16 flat races, including nine of Group 1 status.
The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe moved to Chantilly for two years while upgrades at Longchamp were carried out. This year's Arc meeting, on October 6 and 7, will feature 16 flat races, including nine of Group 1 status.
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Longchamp Racecourse first opened in 1857 -- Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie attended.
Longchamp Racecourse first opened in 1857 -- Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie attended.
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Longchamp Racecourse became home to the prestigious Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 1920, when horses would compete equally without any handicapping from previous results.
Longchamp Racecourse became home to the prestigious Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 1920, when horses would compete equally without any handicapping from previous results.
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The name "Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe" was chosen to pay tribute to the French soldiers who served in WWI.
The name "Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe" was chosen to pay tribute to the French soldiers who served in WWI.
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, visited Longchamp Racecourse in 1972 during an official visit to France.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, visited Longchamp Racecourse in 1972 during an official visit to France.
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Each year the grandstands at Longchamp Racecourse fill with the "crème de la crème" of European society.
Each year the grandstands at Longchamp Racecourse fill with the "crème de la crème" of European society.
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Frankie Dettori celebrates after riding Enable to win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Chantilly Racecourse on October 1, 2017 in Chantilly, France.
Frankie Dettori celebrates after riding Enable to win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Chantilly Racecourse on October 1, 2017 in Chantilly, France.
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