In brief
Paris and its inner suburbs have around ten major sports venues. The Stade de France (80,000 seats), in Saint-Denis, is the largest stadium in France, ahead of the Parc des Princes (48,500 seats), the largest within Paris proper. In 2026, property prices in Saint-Denis have risen 15 to 20% over five years thanks to redevelopment linked to the 2024 Olympics, which used around ten venues such as Roland-Garros, Arena Bercy and the Grand Palais, a neighbourhood effect that Home Select buying agents follow closely.
Key takeaways
- The Stade de France in Saint-Denis seats 80,000 and is the largest stadium in France
- The Parc des Princes (48,500 seats) is the largest stadium within Paris proper
- Paris 2024 Olympics used about ten sports venues including Roland-Garros, Arena Bercy and the Grand Palais
- Property prices near the Stade de France rose 15 to 20% over five years due to Olympic-linked urban redevelopment
Paris and its inner suburbs are home to about ten major sports venues, from the Stade de France to Roland-Garros. The 2024 Olympic Games spotlighted this sporting heritage and accelerated the urban transformation of several neighbourhoods. Here is the complete guide to Parisian stadiums.
What is the largest stadium in France?
The Stade de France, in Saint-Denis north of Paris, is the largest stadium in France with 80,000 seats. Inaugurated in 1998 for the FIFA World Cup, it hosts French national team matches, national cup finals, and international-scale concerts.
The architecture, designed by Macary, Zublena, Regembal and Constantini, stands out for its 6-hectare suspended elliptical roof. The stadium is served by RER lines B and D (La Plaine-Stade de France station) and metro line 13.
The neighbourhood has been profoundly transformed by developments linked to the 2024 Olympics: the Olympic village converted into housing, extension of metro line 14, renovation of public spaces. Property prices in Saint-Denis have increased by 15 to 20% over five years.
Where does Paris Saint-Germain play?
Paris Saint-Germain has played at the Parc des Princes, in the 16th arrondissement, since 1974. The ground offers 48,500 seats and remarkable acoustics, inside the shell-shaped concrete structure rebuilt by architect Roger Taillibert in 1972.
The stadium is located at Porte d’Auteuil, in immediate proximity to the Bois de Boulogne and Roland-Garros. The surrounding neighbourhood is one of the most residential and expensive in Paris, with prices exceeding 12,000 euros/m² in the southern 16th arrondissement.
When is Roland-Garros played, and can you visit the venue?
The French Open is played at Roland-Garros each year from late May to early June, on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne in the 16th arrondissement. Outside the tournament, the site is open for visits by reservation and houses the French Tennis Federation museum.
The venue was modernised with a retractable roof on the Philippe-Chatrier court (15,000 seats) and the creation of the Simonne-Mathieu court, set within botanical greenhouses.
What is the largest indoor venue in Paris?
The Accor Arena, in the 12th arrondissement, is the largest indoor venue in Paris with 20,300 seats. Formerly the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, it is recognisable by its grass-covered sloping facade, now an architectural landmark of the Bercy neighbourhood.
It hosts sports events (tennis, basketball, handball, martial arts) and concerts. During the 2024 Olympics, it hosted artistic gymnastics and basketball events. The Bercy neighbourhood, with Bercy Park and Bercy Village, has become one of the most attractive areas of the 12th arrondissement.
Where does the Stade Francais Paris rugby club play?
Stade Francais Paris plays at Stade Jean Bouin, a 20,000-seat ground in the 16th arrondissement, right next to the Parc des Princes. Rebuilt in 2013 by architect Rudy Ricciotti, it stands out for its perforated concrete lattice facade.
It is a successful example of integrating a sports venue into a dense urban environment.
What can you see at Stade Charlety?
Stade Charlety, in the 13th arrondissement, hosts athletics meetings, Paris FC matches and various university sporting events in a 20,000-seat venue. Its architecture, designed by Henri Gaudin and Bruno Gaudin (1994), makes it one of the finest athletics venues in Europe.
Which stadium hosted the 1924 Olympic Games?
Stade Yves-du-Manoir, in Colombes in the Hauts-de-Seine, hosted the 1924 Olympic Games. Renovated for the 2024 Olympics, where it staged the field hockey events, it embodies a century of Olympic history and now holds 15,000 seats.
Where can you run on an athletics track at the foot of the Eiffel Tower?
Centre Sportif Emile-Anthoine, in the 15th arrondissement, opens an athletics track with views of the Champ-de-Mars to the public. This municipal centre is far less well-known than the major venues, yet it is one of the most pleasant training locations in Paris.
Does living near a stadium lower a property’s value?
No: in Paris the effect of a stadium on the property market is mixed, and more often positive. In the 16th arrondissement, the Parc des Princes and Roland-Garros contribute to the neighbourhood’s prestige; in Saint-Denis, the Stade de France was the catalyst for an urban transformation that drove prices up by 15 to 20% over five years; in the 12th, the Accor Arena adds to the attractiveness of the Bercy neighbourhood.
The drawbacks (match-night noise, traffic) are real but localised and predictable. For a buyer, the challenge is choosing the right micro-location: close enough to enjoy the atmosphere, far enough to avoid the inconveniences. This is the type of analysis that our property hunters integrate into every search.
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Frequently asked questions
01 What is the largest stadium in Paris?
The Stade de France, located in Saint-Denis (93), is the largest with 80,000 seats. It hosts French national football and rugby matches, as well as concerts. The Parc des Princes (48,500 seats) is the largest stadium within Paris proper.
02 Do Parisian stadiums influence property prices in the neighbourhood?
Yes, positively in most cases. The Parc des Princes neighbourhood (16th arrondissement) is one of the most expensive in Paris. The area around the Stade de France has benefited from urban redevelopment linked to the 2024 Olympics, with a 15 to 20% price increase over five years.
03 How many stadiums were used for the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Paris 2024 used about ten sports venues in Paris and its suburbs, including the Stade de France (athletics), Roland-Garros (tennis, boxing), the Parc des Princes (football), Arena Bercy (gymnastics) and the Grand Palais (fencing, taekwondo).
04 Where is the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris?
The Roland-Garros stadium is located in the 16th arrondissement, on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne, at Porte d'Auteuil. It hosts the French Open clay-court tennis tournament every year and served as an Olympic venue for tennis and boxing during the Paris 2024 Games. The surrounding Auteuil neighbourhood is one of the most residential and sought-after on the Right Bank, with a housing stock mixing Haussmann buildings, private villas and upscale residences.
