Les Hivernales: a festive winter horse racing event in Paris-Vincennes

The Paris-Vincennes Racetrack presents Les Hivernales, a winter festival featuring top-tier horse races, family-friendly activities, and outdoor concerts

For four months, the Paris-Vincennes Racetrack comes alive with the Winter Meeting as part of the Hivernales. This festive and sporting event combines the best of international horse racing—featuring the World Sulky and Mounted Trot Championships (Amérique Races and Cornulier Races)—with a cultural and family-friendly program open to all. Every Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., the racetrack transforms into a hub of activity and entertainment with the Entertainment Village (a family-friendly area featuring a carousel, a miniature horse derby, a playground, and the mascot Troty), an Immersion into the Heart of the Track (guided tours of the stables, a virtual reality racing simulator, and a ride aboard the pace car to get up close to the field), the “Scène des Hivernales” (live music and DJ sets, featuring an exceptional opening weekend on November 22, 2026, in the spirit of La Kermesse Festival) and a variety of culinary options (food trucks along the track, the Panoramic Restaurant for lunch with a breathtaking view, and the Hippo Pub to keep the party going).