Europe's greatest all-aged race, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in Paris, has been run at Longchamp Racecourse since 1920 and represents a major challenge for the best thoroughbreds
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In 2007, Kieren Fallon led Dylan Thomas to victory (above), and the prestigious race will again feature some quality entries.
Leopardstown Tours (01-2958901, www.leopardstowntours.com) has a number of packages for the Arc weekend on October 4th and 5th. Their Classic Arc tour offers either two or three nights in three, or four-star, accommodation, starting from €645 per person sharing. Prices include transfers, entrance to the racecourse and services of a representative, but flights are extra.
Their three-day Arc Champagne Brunch Special starts at €650 per person sharing and includes flights, transfers, two nights in three-star hotel accommodation, a champagne brunch, entrance to the racecourse and services of a representative.
Tully's Travel (059-9136100), Dawson Travel (021-4274397, www.dawson-travel.com), Sportsbreaks.ie, (061-204444, www.sportsbreaks.ie), and Abbey Travel (01-8047102, www.abbeytravel.ie) all have three-night deals costing €845 per person sharing, including flights and hotel.
Sportstours (01-4572311, www.sportstours.ie) has a similar three-night deal for €849 plus tax, while Marathon Travel, (01-4755010, www.marathon-travel.ie) has a trip to the same four-star hotel, which also includes flights, transfers and entrance tickets. This is €875 including taxes, based on two people sharing.
Keith Prowse Travel (01-8783500, www.keithprowse.com), will have its packages on sale at the end of the month.
See www.prixarcdetriomphe.comor contact Longchamp Racecourse on 00-33-1-44307500 for further information.