Hippodromes en Fête à Châteauroux

A historic racecourse since 1883

The Petit-Valençay racecourse, located in a green setting on the banks of the Indre river in the heart of Châteauroux, hosts the Hippodromes en Fête event every year. The Société des Courses de Châteauroux, founded in 1883, is one of the oldest local associations in the region. It organizes three trotting and mounted horse racing meetings each year on its 1,750-meter grass track with a right-hand rail.

A festive day for the whole family

The Hippodromes en Fête event, coordinated by the Fédération des Courses Hippiques du Centre-Est, brings together 14 racecourses in the region in a festive and family-friendly approach. In Châteauroux, this summer day offers a rich program combining horse racing and various activities: children's games, photo booth, fun derby, game consoles, an animal welfare stand, and virtual reality.

Prestigious races

The horse racing program includes a regional Quarté with several prestigious races: Prix de La Châtre, Prix Facile à Louer, Prix de Déols, Prix des 3 Mousquetaires, Prix Race and Care, Prix du Conseil Départemental, and Prix Louis Pinton. The trotting and mounted races take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., offering a quality sporting spectacle in a friendly atmosphere.

A welcoming setting

The Petit-Valençay racecourse has welcoming facilities with accessible grandstands, catering and refreshment areas, as well as shaded rest areas under the lime trees. The event is managed by a team of passionate volunteers with the support of the municipal services of Châteauroux Métropole, who have been helping to keep this local horse racing heritage alive for over 140 years.