Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps is the home ground of AJ Auxerre and sits in the city of Auxerre, in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region of France. It is a stadium with a long place in French football, and for supporters it is the centre of the club's life.
What a visit feels like
The main draw is a match day. The atmosphere around a home fixture is what visitors come for, with fans gathering on the approach to the ground and the crowd filling the stands. If you are a football follower, seeing a game here gives you a sense of the club's following and of the loyalty that has built up around it over the years.
Auxerre itself
The stadium is set in Auxerre, a city on the Yonne River, which makes it a natural base for a longer stay. Plan time to walk along the river and through the town centre, and to explore the wider Burgundy countryside that surrounds it.
Practical notes
- The stadium is in the city of Auxerre, so it is easy to combine with a day of sightseeing.
- Match days bring the strongest atmosphere, so plan around the club's fixture list if the crowd is part of your reason to visit.
- Check the club's arrangements for tickets and entry before you travel.