The Hippodrome de la Solle, nestled in a green setting in the heart of the Fontainebleau forest, is one of France's oldest racecourses. Its history dates back to the reign of Louis XVI, when the Dukes of Artois and Chartres organized the first races on November 11, 1776, in the presence of the king, who had come to hunt.The racecourse was officially established in 1862, following the opening of a subscription at Fontainebleau town hall. The Société Hippique Départementale organized its first races there. Work included the construction of a 2400-meter track (a first in France) with a left-hand rope, carried out with the help of the chasseurs de la garde.The official inauguration took place on June 22, 1862 in the presence of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie, attracting an impressive crowd of 30,000 spectators, including 4,000 who had travelled from Paris by train.Today, the Hippodrome de la Solle hosts over twenty race meetings a year. Since 2000, major renovation work has been undertaken to improve the existing facilities, notably in terms of security, grandstands and restaurants.Easily accessible, the racecourse has facilities adapted for people with reduced mobility, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot. A historic venue where equestrian tradition and entertainment meet in an exceptional natural setting.