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Are you ready to start the year with a memorable event? Save the date and meet at the Paris-Vincen Racecourse for a program that combines prestige and celebration, the exciting world of racing and fun for young and old. events. We explain everything for you.
Located in Paris, in the 12th arrondissement, in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, we do not need to introduce the Paris-Vincen Racecourse, where horse races are held all year round. Opened in March 1863, it established itself as a symbol of the French art of living, combining sports and culture, attracting Parisians looking for unique and refined rides, as well as horse enthusiasts from around the world.
The legendary saga of the Cornulier Races
True world championships, the Cornulier Races are etched in the heritage of Paris-Vincens. Spanning nearly a century of history, its name pays tribute to the Marquis de Cornoulier, founder of the Society for the Promotion of the Improvement of the French Half-Breed. Over the years, this competition, which celebrates Etrier excellence through three qualifying events leading to the final, has seen notable champions distinguish themselves. Of the jockeys let us cite Jean Marie the most successful with eight crowns, of the trotters Bilibili or Gardon, Gamelia and Prince de Vey. This year, on January 19, 2025, the main event, the now legendary Prix de Cornulier, will be held in the heart of the racecourse. Which Etrier champion will be crowned?
A day of excellence… and celebration!
It is in this prestigious context that the Paris-Vincen Hippodrome welcomes for the first time La Folie Douce. Much more than an event, this festive and intergenerational experience, coming directly from the Alpine mountains, which combines music and good humor, promises much rich program. including cabaret performances and a fiery DJ set. The journey to the top will also be gourmet, with a 100% mountain menu live from the racecourse. Raclettes, mountain pizzas, cokes, mulled wines, craft beers and more will be available. will be up for grabs.The day will also be marked by an anthology of fun activities that how young and old alike will be carried away in their “gentle madness”: a toboggan run, a ski simulator, a pony baptism, a mechanical rodeo, an original visit to the stables or a tour on the next bus! And a number of other surprises.
So, do you want to try it at the Paris-Vincen Racecourse this exciting January 19? Hurry to the official website.
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Source: Le Figaro
