Saint-Cloud Racecourse, Horse racing venue in Saint-Cloud, France

Saint-Cloud Racecourse is a galloping track facility set in the Paris region with grass courses and extensive grounds. The facility features viewing stands and spectator areas, with open vistas toward Paris visible from the western side.

Edmond Blanc bought the Fouilleuse estate at auction on 1 February 1898 and had architect Léon Berthault build the racecourse, inaugurated on 15 March 1901. During World War I races were cancelled and the site housed the No. 4 Canadian Stationary Hospital, later No. 8 Canadian General Hospital, until 1919. The grounds hosted polo events for the 1924 Summer Olympics.

The site holds significance in French horse racing traditions and draws enthusiasts who gather to watch galloping competitions throughout the season. The racing culture shapes how the grounds look and feel on event days.

The venue is easily reached by public transit, particularly the T2 tram and regional trains. Comfortable footwear is advisable since the grounds cover a large area and you may walk considerable distances between sections.

The site was bought at auction on 1 February 1898 by owner-breeder Edmond Blanc for 620,000 francs, after the Fouilleuse farm that stood here burned in 1871 and later housed a penal colony for 45 wards. Blanc first laid out an exotic garden before deciding to build a racecourse.