ing woodland, the Eiffel Tower poking its
head up mid-vista in a bid to remind us
exactly why the track has been so proud-
ly rebranded. The roof terrace beyond the
restaurant is the perfect place to watch
a race unfold down Longchamp's wide
straight, and it is literally breath-taking
if you stand too close to the glass-fenced
edge and look down.
Family groups and those who don't feel
the need to be quite so close to the hub
of the action beside the parade ring can
take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere
of Le Petit Pré, a garden area beneath the
trees with a variety of culinary options as
well as entertainment for children.
Dotted through the length of the grand-