Chantilly Racecourse, Horse racing venue in Chantilly, France
The racecourse extends across 65 hectares near Chantilly Forest, featuring multiple tracks including a 2,400-meter main course and a 2,150-meter secondary track.
The grandstand, constructed in 1879 by architect Honoré Daumet, stands as a registered historic monument and underwent extensive modernization in the early 2000s.
The Prix du Jockey Club and Prix de Diane races represent the pinnacle of French horse racing, determining the finest three-year-old colts and fillies.
The venue accommodates 30,000 spectators and provides direct train access from Paris Gare du Nord, with complimentary shuttle services during race events.
Over 3,000 thoroughbred horses train daily across the Cantilian region, utilizing 120 hectares of specialized tracks at the Aigles training facility.
Location: Chantilly
Inception: 1834
Architects: Honoré Daumet, Jean-Louis Victor Grisart
Official opening: May 15, 1834
Capacity: 30000
Part of: domain of Chantilly
Shares border with: Bois Bourillon, Chantilly Forest, Grandi scuderie del castello di Chantilly, Petite Pelouse
Address: Avenue de la Plaine des Aigles, 60500 Chantilly, France 60500
Website: http://france-galop.com/fr/hippodromechantilly
GPS coordinates: 49.19167,2.47500
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
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