Prix de Diane Longines: the chic event that transforms Chantilly
On June 15, 2025, the Chantilly racecourse will be more than just a racing venue: it will become the setting for a daydream. For its 176th edition, the Prix de Diane Longines promises an experience where elegance, competition and the imaginary intertwine brilliantly.
An enchanting setting for a legendary event
Chantilly, with its racecourse steeped in history, will once again host this unique meeting, where the greatest race reserved for 3-year-old fillies crowns a future legend every year. The road to victory is more than just a race: it’s an adventure of selection, training and pure grace.
Among the favorites in 2025, Zarigana, granddaughter of champion Zarkava, is already attracting attention. Under the stewardship of Francis-Henri Graffard and the Aga Khan, she could well follow in the footsteps of her illustrious lineage. For his part, trainer Gianluca Bietolini is banking on Zia Agnese, who is being groomed as a last-minute rising star.
Le Village de Diane: a dream of fashion, gastronomy and festivities
At the heart of the site, the Village de Diane will feature entertainment, gourmet moments and themed areas. Starting with La Table de Diane, a VIP area transformed into a dreamlike aviary for the occasion. A refined lunch and an unobstructed view of the race finishes combine to create a totally immersive experience.
Another atmosphere, another style: the Jardin Gourmand, designed for families and groups of friends, offers a chic Ladurée picnic in an elegant hatbox. The spirit of the French-style lunch reaches new heights here, on the grass by the side of the runway.
And to satisfy all appetites, a varied and festive food court will also punctuate the day as the stalls go by.
Rewarding elegance: a competition with style
It’s impossible to mention the Prix de Diane without mentioning its Concours d’Élégance, which celebrates the wearing of hats in all their forms. Solo or in duet, participants are invited to compete in audacity and refinement to seduce the jury. And don’t forget: official milliner Maison Courtois Paris will be dressing the most inspired with creations that are both modern and timeless.
Thoughtful follies for all ages
The Folies de Diane will be the festive heart of the day. Electro-chic DJ sets, surprise entertainment, a vintage Ferris wheel and an official after-party on the lawn will extend the festivities long after the last race. This is the place where glamour meets celebration, in a free and elegant atmosphere.
A major sporting challenge… towards the Arc de Triomphe
In 2025, the Prix de Diane Longines takes on a new dimension: the winning filly will be awarded a Wild Card to compete in the legendary Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Paris-Longchamp. A course of excellence that makes this race part of the new Arc Races circuit, designed to make the equestrian world clearer and more captivating, for experts and neophytes alike.
Practical info: come in style, leave in awe
📍 Hippodrome de Chantilly, Avenue de la Plaine des Aigles
🎟️ Admission from €10 – free for children under 12
🚆 Easy access by train from Gare du Nord (25 min) or RER D (50 min)
🚗 Parking available on reservation (€5)
🕐 Gates open at 11am, races start at 1:30pm, DJ set at 9:30pm.
A day where everything is designed to arouse emotion, beauty and adrenalin.
The Prix de Diane Longines is not just a race: it’s a manifesto of French elegance, a festive celebration where fashion, horses and gastronomy come together.
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