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Family travel in Paris

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Family travel in Paris

Do Sports 48.847162.249241 French Open (Roland Garros). One of the four tennis Grand Slam tournaments. It is scheduled for two weeks from the last Sunday in May. The event, on clay courts, features the world’s top-ranked tennis players. Football: 48.84142.2532 Paris Saint-Germain play soccer in Ligue 1, the top tier, and often win it. But don't head for the central district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés! PSG play at Parc des Princes Stadium in the 16th arrondissement south of Bois de Boulogne. The club name derives from Saint-Germain-en-Laye 20 km west. Paris FC have long been the poor relations, but in 2025 were promoted to Ligue 1. They play at Stade Charléty on the peripherique in the 13th arrondissement. 48.9244382.3601043 Stade de France (RER train D). France's national stadium has a capacity of 81,338, and hosts concerts and various events. Soccer clubs sometimes play here when their home stadium is unavailable. Rugby: two clubs play rugby union (15 a side) in Top 14, the top tier: Racing play at La Défense Arena (or U Arena) in Nanterre. Stade Français play big games at Stade de France and others at Stade Jean-Bouin, next to…

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