Paris's Hippodrome de Longchamp stages the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, the jewel in the crown of French racing. Part of the prestigious World Series Racing Championship, the Arc is popular with Brits, who cross the channel to watch the action.

There is a great deal at stake - more prize money than any other European race, with a total of nearly €2 million shared between the first five, more than a million of which goes to the winner.

In addition to the excitement of the race, expect a wonderful display of hats and lots of champagne coolers.
On this occasion, much of women very beautiful hats carry

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