Hippodrome de Vincennes
The Hippodrome de Vincennes, also called Vincennes Raceourse, is a horse racing track located in Paris, France. It has a capacity of 40,000. It was created in 1863 and rebuilt in 1879, after being destroyed in the Franco-Prussian War.
The venue sits on 42 hectares and includes two tracks, one large and one smaller one for night races. The venue can accommodate 35,000 spectators and has stabling for 150 horses.
Harness racing
The venue was originally open to all types of horse racing. On 26 November 1934, the last steeplechase race took place, afterwards which the racetrack was devoted exclusively to mounted trotters and harness racing. In 1920, the track hosted the first edition of the Prix d'Amérique, one of the world's most prestigious harness races worldwide.Events venue
It has also been used for concerts, hosting:- Pink Floyd - 12 September 1970
- Grateful Dead - 17 October 1981
- Queen - 14 June 1986, with Belouis Some, Level 42 and Marillion
- Genesis - 3 June 1987, with Paul Young
- U2 - 4–5 July 1987 and 26 June 1993, with Belly and The Velvet Underground. The first date, was filmed and recorded for the live home video and album, Live from [Paris (U2 video)|Live from Paris].
- Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - 19 June 1988, Tunnel of [Love Express Tour]
- Whitesnake - 1 September 1990
- AC/DC - 21 September 1991
- Guns N' Roses - 6 June 1992
- Elton John - 18 June 1992
- Michael Jackson - 13 September 1992
- Metallica - 13 June 1993, with The Cult and Suicidal Tendencies