Thoroughbreds

One in two thoroughbreds
 

Normandy is the leading thoroughbred breeding region in France. Every year, 50% of thoroughbreds are born at internationally renowned stud farms. The region is very highly prized for its stallions and its professional environment, which confirms the growing attraction of the region.
The top names in thoroughbred breeding have chosen Normandy for setting up in business.

At the same time, Normandy has developed a number of facilities devoted to thoroughbred training and competition activities: Deauville runs a summer race meeting during which the famous yearling sales are held (see left-hand page).

The city of Deauville is ideally situated 2 hours from Paris, it is therefore easy to get to Longchamp, Saint Cloud, Maisons-Laffitte, Auteuil or Chantilly, the famous Paris racecourses...

Deauville Yearling sales paradise
 

Deauville is one of the top 3 international places for thoroughbred yearlings sales, together with Lexington and
Newmarket.

The famous sales are organized by Arqana every year in mid-August and attract an international clientele in search of a real gem...