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Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris (Le Défi des Haras)

Hippodrome d'Auteuil, Paris, France

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France's greatest jump race, staged as a country fair in the middle of Paris: smart spring country style, with hats welcome but not expected.

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Smart
Millinery
optional
Season
Spring

Women

France Galop's own guide (updated 27 Nov 2025): correct dress ('tenue correcte exigée') is a condition of entry; the ideal is 'casual chic' in classic colours (white, grey, beige, black, blue, or a pastel). Chinos with a blouse, sandals or loafers, or an elegant relaxed dress. The closer you go to the parade ring, the more correct dress is expected.

Required

  • Correct dress (tenue correcte exigée)

Encouraged

  • Elegant dress or chinos and blouse
  • A hat ('osez le chapeau')
  • Small cross-body bag
  • Jacket and closed shoes in cool weather

Leave at home

  • Near the parade ring: jeans
  • Near the parade ring: shorts
  • Near the parade ring: overly sporty clothing

Men

France Galop's guide gives men the same advice as women: casual chic, chinos and a shirt are 'perfect'. Near the parade ring avoid jeans, T-shirts, caps and shorts.

Required

  • Correct dress (tenue correcte exigée)

Encouraged

  • Chinos and shirt
  • Jacket in cool weather
  • A hat

Leave at home

  • Near the parade ring: jeans
  • Near the parade ring: T-shirt
  • Near the parade ring: cap
  • Near the parade ring: shorts

Styling notes

Spring dress or tailored trousers, block heels or flat boots for the lawns, trench coat. Men: blazer and chinos.

Weather

About 11–20°C, showers possible.

History

France Galop describes it as one of the oldest and most prestigious events of the French calendar, run over about 3¾ miles for horses aged five and up.

Check the official details before you go: billetterie.france-galop.com ↗

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