' ` ` French style '' and the words style , style and grace spring to mind . That style will be on display at this year 's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe . Yet despite this emphasis on prestige , the Arc also remains one of Europe 's most accessible races for the average punter , with general admission to Sunday 's headline event costing just €8 ( $ 10.4 ) . Stark contrast to UK 's Royal Ascot , which has a more flamboyant style . Prestigious race regularly becomes the ` ` creme de la creme '' of European society .
' ` ` French style '' and the words style , style and grace spring to mind . That style will be on display at this year 's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe . Stark contrast to UK 's Royal Ascot , which has a more flamboyant style . Prestigious race regularly becomes the ` ` creme de la creme '' of European society .