You’re invited: Chinese New Year at the racetrack!
Paris never stops surprising you, and this time, we’re inviting you to something you truly can’t experience anywhere else: horse racing in the spirit of Chinese New Year, and it’s completely free!
Contents
- 1 How is Chinese New Year celebrated at het Hippodrome de Vincennes Paris?
- 2 What can you expect at the Chinese New Year races in Paris?
- 3 Is the Chinese New Year event at Hippodrome de Vincennes free?
- 4 How to join the Chinese New Year with the Paris community?
- 5 How do you get to Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes?
How is Chinese New Year celebrated at het Hippodrome de Vincennes Paris?
At the Hippodrome de Vincennes, the Year of the Snake is celebrated with a spectacular afternoon of harness racing, Asian vibes, and a one-of-a-kind blend of two worlds you won’t forget anytime soon.
📅 Sunday, February 22, from 12:00 PM to 6:30 PM
📍 Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes
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What can you expect at the Chinese New Year races in Paris?
Here’s what to expect: thrilling harness races live on the track where you feel the rush as the horses speed past you, the chance to try your luck at the PMU betting windows (super easy, even for first-timers!), Asian street food and drinks on-site, festive decorations, entertainment, and performances celebrating Chinese New Year, and an incredible atmosphere where Parisian horse racing meets Asian festival culture.
The perfect unexpected day out with friends, nothing like your typical Paris Sunday.
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Is the Chinese New Year event at Hippodrome de Vincennes free?

Yes! Entry is completely free. Just sign up via the link below to join our group.
Are you in? Drop a comment and sign up, let’s go together!
How to join the Chinese New Year with the Paris community?
Experience the true essence of Paris. Join us for events that foster connection, inclusion, and personal growth, whether you’re in Paris for a day, a week, or a lifetime. You’re welcome!
- Sign up as a free member of the Trésors de Paris community
- Sign up for this event, it’s free
You’ll get the ticket at the entrance - Questions? Read our FAQ events
How do you get to Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes?
Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes, Route de la Ferme, 94300 Vincennes
Metro: Line 1 → station Château de Vincennes (end of the line), then a 10-minute walk or bus.
Bus: Line 112 → stop Hippodrome de Vincennes, direct from Château de Vincennes metro.
By car: free parking available on-site.
Vélib‘: station available near the hippodrome entrance.
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