Auteuil
Porte d'Auteuil
At the end of Rue d’Auteuil, with its many shops, the Porte d’Auteuil provides access to the nearby Bois de Boulogne, the ring road, and the Normandy Expressway.
Its many sports and recreational facilities, such as the Auteuil Racetrack, Roland Garros, the Auteuil Greenhouses, and its restaurants—notably the Brasserie d’Auteuil and the Bistrot d’Auteuil—make it a magnet for Parisians seeking entertainment. Located at the intersection of Boulevard Murat, Boulevard Suchet, Avenue du Général Sarrail, Avenue de la Porte d’Auteuil, and Avenue du Maréchal Lyautey, this square—landscaped in 1928—stands on the site of the former fortifications. The building of the former train station, now converted into a restaurant, can still be seen there.
Hippodrome d’Auteuil
On the edge of the Bois de Boulogne, theAuteuil Racetrack, the only racetrack in Paris—along with Enghien—where steeplechase races are held, has been in operation since November 1, 1873.
After World War I, when its tracks were used as pastureland, the racetrack underwent its first round of renovations in 1924, opening new tracks, and in the 1960s, it embraced electronic betting. Auteuil is still renowned today for the difficulty of its courses and its famous “River of the Stands” (5.50 m wide), the only obstacle that has remained unchanged since the beginning, and which provides the backdrop for many spectacular photos.
Roland Garros
Formerly known as the “French Clay Court Championships,” the competition began welcoming foreign players in 1925: the French Open was born!
During this decade, French tennis made a name for itself with players such as Suzanne Lenglen, Henri Lacoste, Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon, and Henri Cochet—the famous Musketeers.
It was to defend the Davis Cup title they had won in 1927 that a stadium named after the aviator Roland Garros was built, as the other existing facilities were too small. The stadium has since hosted the French Open at Roland Garros every year. The venue underwent three expansions, in 1979, 1986, and 1994. Today, it features 20 courts spread across 8.5 hectares.
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