looking at going to the arc

other than entry to the racecourse it is a very expensive trip paris is the most over rated city in the world,the racecourse itself is closing after the 2015 arc and rightly so,you would enjoy fontwells 2 day fixture that weekend much more.

propper reply !

thank you mange

Anywhere you want, in central Paris; contrary to the other view, on here, one of the best cities in the world.

Go to booking.com for a list of hotels.

Route to nearest metro, quite straightforward; Porte d'Auteuil (M10)

They put shuttle buses on from metro to racecourse: good job, really. Have seen it described as a 10 minute walk to Longchamp, which is just garbage. An Olympic athlete would struggle to run it, in 10.

As boingingbaggie says; doesn't really matter where you stay as the Metro is fast and frequent. The line to Auteuil goes through the Left Bank/St Germain, so you might want to stay around there as it's a nice area anyway, but it's easy to get there from elsewhere anyway. The buses run from Auteuil and are pretty well organised. It's definitely not a 10 minute walk!

If you did want to stay relatively nearby, then look at Porte Maillot. There are complimentary shuttle buses that go straight back to there after racing.

I love Paris personally, but tend to stay away from the touristy bits. There's an abundance of backstreet bars and restaurants where you can get fed and watered without breaking the bank. It's a great city for just walking around and exploring.

Fabulous City and tremendous racing on the Sunday.Agree with Dr Gonzo Pte Maillot area 17th arrondishment is ideal location for racing or sightseeing,free shuttles all day or 45mins through the Bois de Boulogne by shanks pony.Pay at the gate 20euro last year.

Went when Marienbard won and was one of the best weekends I have ever had. Great city and great racing. Think you will really enjoy it.

why it closing?future arcs?

It's supposed to be closing for refurbishment, but it's already been delayed more than once. It was originally supposed to be after the 2012 Arc.

They've pencilled in Chantilly to host it in the interim, when it actually happens.

the 2016 arc is meant to be at Chantilly,i should think there would have to be a huge crowd reduction.

the 2016 arc is meant to be at Chantilly,i should think there would have to be a huge crowd reduction.

Paris is the most wonderful city, have a great time. Somewhat off-topic but I'm off to Hamburg next week for the German Derby, flights and hotel arranged but does anyone have any experience, suggestions, about the racecourse? Getting there from town etc?

Sorry buggs, poor form on my part. I should've started another thread for Hamburg

not at all life lucky threads almost always drift into other topics,i cant help you about hamburg but sounds an interesting trip let us know how you found it.

Foxy did i spot you at haydock this day two weeks ago, was going to pop over and say hello but wasn't sure it was you , you wore a hat.?

yes workrider I had a day out at haydock that day where else did you go ?

Thought it was you alright, Ponte, Thirsk, Nott,and York.

which order would you put those in and how many more do you need to do ?

Sorry Foxy was heading to Naas never saw this till now. York is a cracking track, Haydock is one I really like , Nott surprised me tbh, a smashing track and very fair,Thirsk is a real Country track and was enjoyable ,Ponte is not pretty on the eye but has something really nice about it somehow.Tracks I have to visit are as follows
Ayr, Muss,Ham, Newcastle, Red,Catt,Market, Southw, Faken,Yarm,Hunt, Warw, Worc, Strat, Leic,Wolves, Tow,Wind,Plum,Winc, Taut, New Abb.I have been to therest so still a long way to go.

not surprised you were surprised with Nottingham.

some tricky ones left there for you to do,3 really good ones amongst them rasen,warwick and plumpton.like Nottingham you will be surprised with Hamilton.

I'm finding it hard to get the Scottish ones in, they are the most difficult to get to  as the promgramme never seems to combine them and Newcastle which would be nice .

ayr gold cup sat, hamilton sun

the Hamilton fixture hulk is suggesting has a listed sprint on the card.

also November 5th 6th 7th muss muss kelso.

In Madrid that Weekend sadly.

will you try to see any of the world cup workrider

life lucky

paris to hamburg to madrid

Which one Foxy ?  Hoping that either R.M.or A. M. are playing while I'm there thats if Herself can be tempted to go shopping ,  might try make the 31 jul 1 Aug meetings at the Scottish tracks .Although i see one of them are a Fest night.

If you're in Paris on the Saturday of Arc weekend, go to the course, generally a very good race-card and much reduced crowds

Have been twice loved both weekend visited Fontwell last month to cross it off tracks to visit traffic Bedlam  about as big as a dog track ,seen better points overpriced as well .

for a paris newbie impossible without some sort of guided tour make an opinion about paris in one weekend, in which half of it is spent racing,tourist spots besiged by beggars,pickpockets etc and gets moody, larey very quickley once off the beaten track,do your homework on a hotel and get one where theres a bit going on,trocadero,tower,latin quarter

for a paris newbie impossible without some sort of guided tour make an opinion about paris in one weekend, in which half of it is spent racing,tourist spots besiged by beggars,pickpockets etc and gets moody, larey very quickley once off the beaten track,do your homework on a hotel and get one where theres a bit going on,trocadero,tower,latin quarter
i did it with HRA one year alot more expensive but for a racing weeknd sat,sun badge best weekends racing ive had,the year fallon won