Feeling Sportive?
Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe
— Held annually early October (4 & 5 in 2008), this is the most important horse race in France. Open to all thoroughbred horses aged 3 and over. The crowd attract wealthy Europeans and its a great day out however you do need to book tickets early.
A shuttle bus operates from:
Porte d’Auteuil (RATP station)
Porte Maillot (the 244 bus stop)
Pont de Sevres (RATP station)
Suresnes (Longchamp-Mont Valerien SNCF station and T2 Suresnes-Longchamp station)
www.prixarcdetriomphe.com
Hippodrome de Longchamp, Bois de Boulogne, Paris
Swimming in Paris
— A great way to start or end the day is a swim, particularly in a 50 metre pool. You might be surprised to learn that across Paris that are a number of very good 'piscines'. The link below should take you direct to the 'Paris Marie' (council) for a full list of Pools and their timetables. Do your research as they are not 'always' open. The one picture is only 25 m but its in Saint-Germain at 12, rue Lobineau.
Many are indoor - but there's a 50 metre outdoor at 148, avenue Gambetta, Piscine Georges Vallerey, in the 20th.
www.paris.fr