Georges-Carcassonne Stadium, Multi-purpose stadium in Aix-en-Provence, France.
Georges-Carcassonne Stadium is a multi-purpose sports facility in Aix-en-Provence with a main grandstand and additional viewing areas. The venue accommodates several thousand spectators for various athletic competitions and events.
Georges-Carcassonne Stadium was built in 1953, not 1950, as a municipal stadium for Aix-en-Provence. On 14 August 2006 it hosted a friendly football match between Algeria and Gabon. During Euro 2016 it was the training ground of the Ukraine national team, which was eliminated in the first round.
The stadium is named after Georges Carcassonne, and its pitch has hosted more than local football: on 14 August 2006 Algeria played Gabon in a friendly here. During Euro 2016, Ukraine trained at the ground before being eliminated in the first round. The Aix-en-Provence Argonautes American football team also plays its home games on this field.
The venue is located on Avenue des Deportes de la Resistance with parking spaces available for regular visitors. Reserved parking spots are set aside for guests with reduced mobility.
The stadium's record attendance dates from 14 August 2006, when a friendly between Algeria and Gabon was played here. During Euro 2016, the Ukraine national team trained on its natural grass pitch before being eliminated in the group stage.
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