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THE LONGINES PARIS EIFFEL JUMPING OPENS THE DOORS TO ITS FREE VILLAGE, OPEN TO ALL

From June 19 to 21, 2026, the LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR – LONGINES PARIS EIFFEL JUMPING will return to the Champ-de-Mars – Place Joffre, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, for its 12th edition celebrating sport, culture, and the French art de vivre.

Beyond the world’s finest international show jumping competitions, the event will also feature a free village open to all, designed as an immersive experience in the heart of Paris.


A FREE VILLAGE OPEN TO ALL

Open freely throughout the entire weekend, the Village will bring together exhibitions, entertainment, educational experiences, and equestrian discoveries for both children and adults. Visitors will notably have access to the warm-up paddock to observe horses and riders up close, discover lifestyle and equestrian exhibitors, and enjoy a wide range of food offerings.


EXHIBITIONS AND CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS

Among the highlights of this edition, La Cense Endowment Fund will present an exhibition dedicated to the work of Yann Arthus-Bertrand, while photographer Tim Flach will unveil a series featuring several horse portraits.

The public will also be able to discover ZEUS, the metallic horse from the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, a work created by Atelier blam and supported by Sanofi.


IMMERSIVE SHOWS AND ENTERTAINMENT

The Village will come alive with numerous artistic performances and immersive experiences. The Shigaïlan Companywill present the show “Liesse” as well as the roaming performance “Chevaux au vent”, both performed twice a day on Saturday and Sunday.

SĂŠbastien Lagree, creator of the Lagree Method, will host a Fitness class on 50 Lagree machines in a dynamic and friendly atmosphere on Thursday, June 18 and Friday, June 19 in the evening.


A CHILDREN’S VILLAGE DEDICATED TO DISCOVERY

Designed for families, the Children’s Village will welcome younger visitors with pony rides, introductions to the equestrian world, grooming workshops, and creative workshops with artist Liska Llorca.


A HORSE WELLNESS AREA

The Horse Wellness Area will feature conferences, interactive workshops, demonstrations of ethology, equine massage, equicoaching, and animal communication, as well as dedicated walking and relaxation areas for horses.


SHOWS AT THE HEART OF THE COMPETITION ARENA

Several highlights will punctuate the weekend in the competition arena: hunting horn performances on Friday, June 19, the fanfare arrival of the Route Eiffel on Sunday, June 21, and performances by the French Republican Guard.


The public will also be able to enjoy an equestrian show by Samuel Haf rad on the evenings of Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20. Through an acrobatic performance combining power, grace, and emotion, the artist will showcase the harmony and mutual trust between horse and rider in a spectacular aerial ballet at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.


AN ECO-RESPONSIBLE APPROACH

This year, the LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR – LONGINES PARIS EIFFEL JUMPING is strengthening its commitment to the environment by joining the Paris Major Events Charter. Through this initiative, the event reaffirms its ambition to promote more responsible practices and reduce its environmental impact.



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