Palais des Sports Pierre Mendès France
Palais des Sports Pierre Mendès France, Multi-purpose arena in Paul Mistral park, Grenoble, France
The Palais des Sports Pierre Mendès France contains a main hall with 12,000 seats and incorporates both an indoor arena and velodrome track configuration.
The facility opened its doors on October 12, 1967, specifically constructed to host ice skating competitions during the 1968 Winter Olympic Games in Grenoble.
The building received recognition for its architectural merit through designations as Patrimoine du XXe siècle and Remarkable Contemporary Architecture classifications.
Located at 14 Boulevard Clemenceau, the venue provides adapted parking spaces, wheelchair-accessible entrances, and trained staff to assist all visitors.
The structure functions as both an arena for sporting events and a velodrome for cycling competitions, making it a dual-purpose facility in southeastern France.
Location: Grenoble
Inception: October 12, 1967
Official opening: October 12, 1967
Capacity: 12000
Address: 14 Boulevard Clémenceau 38000 Grenoble
Website: https://grenoble.fr/542-palais-des-sports-de-grenoble.htm
GPS coordinates: 45.18510,5.74150
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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