Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
Sunday 3rd October 2010
No.1 Promotions have secured Hospitality Packages with the foremost International Horse Racing Tour Operator “Horse Racing Abroad”. Your tour price includes entry to Longchamp Racecourse with access to the public areas such as the main grandstands (without reserved seating). However, since 1981, Horse Racing Abroad has leased its own private grandstand at Longchamp known as the “Pavilion” (Pictured Above).
Within this area we are proud to be able to offer our clients the very best in racecourse catering, plus betting arrangements designed to keep queues to a minimum. The Pavilion is now “the place to be” at Longchamp as far as the British tourists are concerned! Entrance to the Pavilion is not included in your tour price, so anyone wishing to enter the Pavilion Grandstand must purchase a reserved seat. To assist our clients within the Pavilion area, we have English race commentaries on both Saturday and Sunday.
Pavilion Badges
Tremendous value at only £60.00 each, valid both days! (1,200 available).
This badge will give you access to all areas of the Horse Racing Abroad Pavilion including a covered, reserved viewing seat, racing papers and a racecourse programme on both Saturday and Sunday.
As space is limited, the purchase of Pavilion Badges is restricted . To avoid disappointment, we would advise you to order your Pavilion Badges when booking.
Arc day is a very special day in the racing and social calendar and gentlemen are requested to wear jacket and tie for admission into the Pavilion area.
Viewing
The private grandstand provides 1,200 reserved seats and is between one and one and a quarter furlongs before the finishing line, with excellent viewing of the course. From your seat you will be able to see all the action round the long turn at Longchamp and the positioning of the horses as they make their final run on the three furlong straight.
Access
The Pavilion area is privately enclosed with Security Staff checking badges at the entrance. Please ensure that your badge is visible at all times to avoid delays.
Betting
You will find 12 fully computerised Tote (Pari Mutuel) booths in the main hall of the Pavilion Grandstand. Bets may be made with a minimum stake of €2.00 or any multiple thereof and they may be placed, and winnings collected, at the same window.
Totesport Club
As in previous years, "Totesport Club" accountholders may place their bets with the Tote's English staff at their stand in the main hall of the Pavilion on Arc Day. No queuing, no currency problems and no language difficulties. Totesport Club’s own staff will look after you. If you do not have an account, and would like one, please call 0800 666160.
Bureau De Change
We are pleased to be able to offer our clients a Bureau de Change service inside the Pavilion area itself. The rate of exchange is set by the authorities at Longchamp.
Cloakroom
For your convenience, a “vestiaire” is located in the hall of the Grandstand.
We fully appreciate that a day’s racing, however exciting, is also very tiring and the copious amounts of fresh air also work up an appetite!
Unfortunately, the public areas of Longchamp Racecourse provide only very limited catering facilities for both food and drink and it is for this reason that we have developed such a wide choice within our own Pavilion Grandstand. In this way, your day’s racing at Longchamp will be more comfortable, less tiring and above all more enjoyable!
Food and Drink
Self Service Restaurant
Incorporated into the Pavilion Grandstand, you will find our Marquee Restaurant where you can obtain a buffet lunch comprising both hot and cold dishes, including seafood. A selection of wines and beers are on hand to provide the perfect accompaniment to your meal! The restaurant seats 250 people at any one time and the television monitors ensure you keep in touch with the action!
Champagne Bar
Serving a choice of quality champagnes!
Point of No Return Bar
The "Point of No Return" Bar serves a wider choice of wines & beers than you would otherwise find in the public bars at Longchamp.
Sandwich and Coffee Bar
Serving light refreshments throughout the day.