The Arc de Triomphe Weekend is the highlight of the French racing calendar followed by 30,000 spectators and 33 million television viewers in 126 countries. The "Arc", as it is affectionately known, takes place anually every first weekend in October at Longchamp Racecourse in the Bois de Boulogne in the heart of Paris. This excellent racing weekend starts on Saturday 6th Octpber with a seven race card , the Prix de LArc de Triomphe Lucien Barriere is run on "Arc Sunday" and attracts the best middle distance horses from all over Europe for the coveted title. |