Stade du Commandant Bougouin, Municipal stadium and velodrome in Rennes, France.
Stade du Commandant Bougouin is a sports complex in Rennes featuring a velodrome, athletics track, rugby field, gymnasium, and weightlifting room spread across multiple structures. The facilities provide a range of sporting options in a single location.
The complex opened in July 1924 under the architectural direction of Emmanuel Le Ray and Marcel Bodenez, designed to modernize sports facilities in the city. The velodrome track hosted stages of the Tour de France between 1933 and 1970.
The venue is named after Commandant Bougouin, a former fire chief who championed physical education in local schools. The name reflects his legacy in promoting fitness and movement.
The facilities are open Monday to Saturday from 8 AM to 10 PM and Sunday from 8 AM to 6 PM, with advance reservations required. It is helpful to check available programs before visiting, as not all areas are accessible to visitors at all times.
The velodrome track encircles both an athletics track and a central football field, an unusual arrangement for a cycling venue. This concentration of sports in one location was an innovative solution for urban development when it was built.
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