Parc des Princes
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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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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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16th arrondissement of Paris1972 establishments in FranceFootball venues in FranceParis Saint-Germain FCRugby league stadiums in FranceRugby union stadiums in FranceSports venues completed in 1972Sports venues in ParisUEFA European Championship final stadiumsVelodromes in FranceVenues of the 2024 Summer Olympics