French Classic winner Persian King will stand at Haras d’Etreham next year.
The four-year-old son of Kingman will race in Sunday’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe prior to his retirement.
Haras d’Etreham’s Nicolas de Chambure confirmed the deal in a statement.
“We are very pleased to have made an agreement with Dayton Investments and Godolphin to partner in the stallion career of Persian King.
“This is a very positive sign for France and demonstrates their confidence in our breeding industry and racing system.
“This is also wonderful for French breeders, who will have access to such a high-class horse from his first covering season. He has won three Gr.1 races, including a Classic over a mile, and he is a juvenile Gr.3 winner in England.
“He attempts an exceptional challenge in the Arc and will retire to Haras d’Etreham following the race.”
Persian King goes into Sunday’s Arc the winner of eight of his 12 starts – three at Gr1 level in the Poule d’Essai des Pouliches, the Prix d’Ispahan and last time out in the Prix du Moulin.