Stade Jean Bouin is a rugby stadium in Paris's 16th arrondissement, at 26 avenue Sarral. It is the home ground of Stade Français, one of the city's best-known rugby clubs, and it sits beside the Parc des Princes, the stadium of Paris Saint-Germain.
What to see
The stadium is a modern building, and its undulating façade is the feature most visitors notice first. Its curved, wave-like outline makes it one of the more distinctive sports venues in the area, and it is worth a look from the avenue even if you are not attending an event.
Visiting on a match day
- Match days bring the stadium to life, with a crowd that gives a lively and authentic picture of Parisian sporting culture.
- Rugby is the main attraction here, so the atmosphere is shaped by the club's supporters rather than by tourists.
- Check the club's fixtures before you go, as the stadium is most active when Stade Français is playing at home.
The area around it
The 16th arrondissement is one of Paris's calmer and more residential districts, with wide avenues, tree-lined streets and a range of cafés and shops nearby. Because the stadium is next to the Parc des Princes, a visit can easily be combined with a look at both venues in the same part of the city.