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Star sires, enchanting chateaux, petit fours and dozing dogs - the Route des Etalons makes for a wonderful weekend

Kitty Trice recounts her trip around the studs of Normandy and beyond on the French Stallion Trail

A major highlight of the Route des Etalons was meeting the unbeaten Arc and Prix du Jockey Club hero Ace Impact
A major highlight of the Route des Etalons was meeting the unbeaten Arc and Prix du Jockey Club hero Ace Impact

Friday, January 19

Passport, check. Eurostar tickets, check. 

Even though I've navigated the perils of the London St Pancras to Gare du Nord journey more times than I can remember, it has to be said this is not the most enjoyable part of the weekend. Luckily, this stage of the 2024 Route des Etalons adventure went pretty smoothly.

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