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Racing reaches its pinnacle at Longchamp where the focus is the richest prize in Europe, the Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe. But Arc day is much more than a day at the races. The Paris fashionistas compete as fiercely as the horses. So what would you expect to pay to rub shoulders with racing's elite in the world's style capital? How about £5 and that includes your racecard!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16453 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16433
Worth it for the change in atmosphere (and lack of braying Brits on Henman Hill).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16433 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16399
Imagine such a place festooned in rugby memorabilia - permanently, and not just in Rugby World Cup year. Such a place exists. It's called Le Gros Minet (The Fat Kitten) and it's on Rue des Prouvaires (+33 1 42 33 02 62).

It's small, so book to avoid missing out on such treats as canard aux myrtilles. As any rugby fan would tell you, it's got to be worth a try!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16399 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16296
This sport and social club was set up by a group of young British businessmen in the nineteenth century; afternoon tea is still served under a picture of the Queen.

Along with swimming pool, squash and gym, the club has eight tennis courts (five clay) and a cricket pitch. Membership is easy to obtain and reasonable, but the club is also generous to guests. Members may invite you to play, and most weekends guests are welcome, by appointment, to try the facilities.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16296 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16241 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16241