French Derby Weekend in Chantilly with Stable and Gallop Visit

We have created a bespoke package, giving you an opportunity to not only attend Group 1 Racing at Chantilly but also experience a unique behind the scenes insight into French racing with our gallops and stable tour.

On the Sunday we head to the Chantilly Hippodrome for a fantastic days racing headlined by the Group 1 Prix Du Jockey Club (French Derby) along with the glamour and splendour of this famous event.

The town of Chantilly is located in the Picardy region and is located 40km north of Paris. This delightful town is renowned for ‘art, history and horses’ along with its Whipped Cream off course!

The castle is the focal point of the town and the two chateaus offer two museums, stables and 115 hectares of gardens. Chantilly is a very popular location for horse racing enthusiasts with a range of training facilities along with the Chantilly Hippodrome and Grand Stables.

We are located in the heart of the town with the majority of the bars, restaurants, chateau and so much more all within walking distance.

Package Includes

• Return Transport from UK to Paris.
• Return Airport/Eurostar Transfers.
• Three Nights accommodation at 4* Hotel Du Parc Chantilly.
• Breakfast each morning.
• Official Race Day Tickets (hospitality options available).
• Stable & Gallop Visit with Lunch with an Arc Winning Trainer.

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Itinerary

Friday 30th May

• Morning flight from London Heathrow or Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris.
• Transfer to Chantilly Hotel.
• Check In to 4* Hotel in the heart of Chantilly.
• Afternoon at leisure, exploring Chantilly which is all walkable from the hotel.
• Evening meal in a Chantilly restaurant (food and drink on own account).

Saturday 31st May

• Breakfast at hotel.
• After breakfast we will head to Nicolas Clement’s yard to explore his stables, meet the horses and visit the famous Chantilly gallops. Following this, we will have a bite to eat and drink with Nicolas while he runs through the card.
• The rest of the day at leisure…….we recommend a visit to Chantilly Chateau and the Great Stables (walkable from hotel).
• Pick a restaurant of your choice in this lovely setting.

Sunday 1st June

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Morning at leisure.
• This afternoon is the French Derby at Chantilly Racecourse, we have a short walk to the course before enjoying a fantastic days racing. Hospitality upgrades will be available nearer the time.
• Evening at leisure.

Monday 2nd June

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Day of leisure continuing to explore this lovely town or maybe a game of golf.
• Transfers to Paris for return journey.
• Evening Flight or Eurostar from Paris to London.

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