Stade Jean-Bouin, Rugby union venue in 16th arrondissement, Paris, France
Stade Jean-Bouin is a rugby and football stadium in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, next to the Parc des Princes. Its 2010–2013 rebuild by architect Rudy Ricciotti wraps the stands in a skin of 3,450 triangular panels of ultra-high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete, the largest such roof in the world. The seated capacity is 20,000, all covered.
The first enclosure on Avenue du Général-Sarrail was built in 1925 by CASG Paris, and the stadium was inaugurated in 1928. It is named after French distance runner Jean Bouin, who died for France in the First World War. Renovated in 1968, the ground was entirely rebuilt between 2010 and 2013 to a design by architect Rudy Ricciotti.
The ground hosts home matches for Stade Français rugby club, whose supporters are known for their colourful chants and displays. On match days the nearby cafés and streets fill with fans who gather to support their team with energy and song.
The entrance to the ground sits near the Porte de Saint-Cloud métro station, which offers quick access from central areas. Visitors who wish to walk before or after a match will find the Bois de Boulogne park right next door.
The ground sits directly opposite the Parc des Princes, forming a rare pairing of two major sports facilities in Paris. This close arrangement turns the neighbourhood into a meeting point for sports fans of all disciplines.
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