Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe returns home to Longchamp Racecourse

Photos: Longchamp welcomes back Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
Longchamp racecourse is back with a bang ...
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Photos: Longchamp welcomes back Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
Longchamp Racecourse – An aerial photograph of Longchamp showing Paris and the Eiffel Tower in the distance. The racecourse has undergone a $145M revamp.
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Photos: Longchamp welcomes back Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
The new grandstand was designed by architect Dominique Perrault, who took his inspiration from galloping horses.
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Photos: Longchamp welcomes back Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
It now offers "transparent" views both east towards Paris and the Eiffel Tower, and west across the River Seine.
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Photos: Longchamp welcomes back Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
Perrault is the architect who is working on the athletes village for the Paris 2024.
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Photos: Longchamp welcomes back Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
It is hoped that the grandstand will attract business when racing events aren't being staged.
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