Stade de France

  • Capacity: 80,000
  • Where: St Denis, Paris
  • Opened: 1998
  • Owner: Consortium Stade de France

Stade de France has had a difficult time winning over those fans who still have nostalgic feelings for the more gladiatorial Parc des Princes. It has not always been a happy hunting ground for French rugby either, with the most recent setbacks being the defeats to England and Argentina in last year’s World Cup.

A short ride from Gare du Nord, the surrounding area of Saint-Denis can be dangerous after dark.

Nevertheless, fans are spoilt for choice for entertainment in Paris. Many congregate around Gare du Nord in the hours before kick off for convenience, but after the game Montmartre is a worthy destination, civilised with some great restaurants.

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