Stade Georges Pompidou, Sports stadium in Valence, France
Stade Georges-Pompidou is a sports stadium in Valence that holds more than 14,300 spectators and primarily hosts football matches. The venue features an athletics track surrounding the playing field and multiple grandstands, with the main tribune offering roof coverage for protection from weather.
Inaugurated on 11 November 1973 with a rugby match between France and Romania, the stadium later hosted a French championship round of 16 on 29 April 1979, when Montferrand beat Toulon 24-17 before 11,406 spectators. In July 2010 it held the French Elite athletics championships, where Christophe Lemaitre broke the 100 m record. Since 2019-2020, Valence Romans Drôme Rugby has played its home matches here.
The stadium is accessible by car with good road connections and offers parking spaces including spots for people with disabilities. The location can also be reached by bicycle or bus, with convenient public transport links to the surrounding area.
On 11 November 1973 the stadium was inaugurated with a rugby match between France and Romania. In the 1979 French championship round of 16, a full house of 11,406 saw Montferrand beat Toulon 24-17 after two tries by full-back Michel Droitecourt in the 61st and 65th minutes.
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