Stade Mayol, Rugby union venue in Toulon, France.
Stade Mayol is a rugby ground in central Toulon, at the foot of Mont Faron and above the military harbour. Its white facade carries a gateway panel reading "STADE MAYOL" and a strip listing 1931, 1987, 1992 and 2013; the pitch is ringed by concrete terraces under a flat roof canopy, with a long multi-storey building rising behind.
The stadium was constructed beginning in 1919 and officially opened in 1920, named after Félix Mayol, a famous singer from Toulon who donated land and funds for its construction.
The stadium is known for the Pilou pilou chant, developed in the late 1940s, which depicts Toulon players as warriors descending from the mountains and remains a defining element of matches.
The stadium sits in the city center near the port, overlooked by Mont Faron and close to the Besagne shopping center, which has a 3,000-space underground car park. The ground is embedded among buildings, so approach on foot from the surrounding streets. Stands are named after former players, with the covered Bonnus and Lafontan tribunes holding most seats.
Stade Mayol is one of the few French rugby stadiums integrated within the city center, surrounded by tall buildings and situated at the base of Mont Faron mountain with views of the Mediterranean harbor.
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