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multipurpose sports venue in Paris, France

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Parc des Princes is a multipurpose sports venue located in Paris, France that primarily hosts football matches and other sporting events. It serves as an important stadium for professional sports in the city and has been a significant part of Paris's sporting infrastructure.

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Country
France
Location
Paris
Image
Paris Parc des Princes 1.jpg
Significant event
UEFA Euro 2016
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date of official opening
1972-05-25
native label
Stade du Parc des Princes
Commons category
Parc des Princes
maximum capacity
47930
street address
24, rue du Commandant Guilbaud, F-75016 Paris
surface played on
Desso GrassMaster
capital cost
150000000
inception
1967-07-08
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Encyclopedic overview

Le Parc des Princes ( French pronunciation: [paʁk de pʁɛ̃s], lit. 'the Park of Princes') is an all-seater football stadium in Paris, France. It is located in the southwest of the French capital, within the 16th arrondissement, directly opposite the Stade Jean-Bouin. The stadium, with a seating capacity of 47,929 spectators, has been the home of French football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) since July 1974. The pitch is surrounded by four covered all-seater stands: Tribune Auteuil, Tribune Paris, Tribune Borelli and Tribune Boulogne.

The stadium's surroundings were once a forest that served as a private recreation area and hunting ground for the king's sons (the princes) for centuries, hence the name Parc des Princes. In 1852, the area was transferred to the Council of Paris. The first Parc was built there in 1897 as a velodrome, hosting prestigious cycling competitions including the Tour de France. Expanded in 1932, the second Parc adopted a more modern design to focus on other sports such as football, rugby union and rugby league.

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