Stade de France near Paris

 The Stade de France (right), looking like a flying saucer, can accomodate 80 000 people and is the venue for all kinds of sports and cultural events.

The Stade de France is located four kilometers north of Paris in Saint-Denis. Saint-Denis is a city known for its beautiful 12th century cathedral, the burial place of the Kings and Queens of France.

You can plan a visit to Stade de France and book tickets for Stade de France in advance.

RER B - La Plaine Stade de France station
      RER D - Stade de France Saint Denis station

There is only one good hotel very close to Stade de France. If you go to Stade de France, you can stay near Gare du Nord in Paris. The RER B connects Gare du Nord to Stade de France in five minutes. 

Stade de France web site
Locate Stade de France on Paris map

The Stade de France was inaugurated in January 1988 with a France/Spain game.

As the organizor of 1998 Soccer World Cup, Paris needed a world class stadium in addition to Parc des Princes near Bois de Boulogne.

It was the venue of France 98 World Soccer Cup final (France Brazil) and 2007 Rugby World final (South Africa England).

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