Stade de la Beaujoire Stadium
Nantes stadium hosting football and international matches
Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes hosts FC Nantes matches and large events; visitors come for Ligue 1 fixtures, occasional concerts and the stadium's parkland setting on the city's north side.
Stade de la Beaujoire at a Glance#
Address: Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau, Route de Saint-Joseph, 44300 Nantes, France
About Stade de la Beaujoire#
Stade de la Beaujoire is a large multiuse stadium in Nantes, in the Pays de la Loire region of western France, and serves as the main football venue for the city. It is best known as the home ground of the professional club FC Nantes.
The venue offers a continuous bowl of seating around a natural grass pitch and is used for Ligue 1 matches, cup fixtures and occasional concerts or events. Spectators approach the stadium from tram stops and adjacent parking areas; several stands provide good panoramic views of the pitch.
Construction took place in the late 20th century and the stadium has been updated several times to meet safety and comfort standards for spectators. Over the years it has remained the primary large-capacity sports facility in Nantes and the surrounding Loire-Atlantique area.
The stadium sits in the Beaujoire district on the northeast side of Nantes, a short drive or tram ride from the city centre and near the Parc-expo exhibition area and local green spaces.
- Access: Located in the Beaujoire district on the northeast edge of Nantes, with good transport links by tram and road.
- Primary use: Home stadium of the professional football club FC Nantes, hosting domestic league fixtures and occasional large events.
How to Get to Stade de la Beaujoire#
Stade de la Beaujoire is served directly by Nantes’ public transport: Tramway line 3 (stop Beaujoire) and local bus services. It is about 6 km from Nantes city center; taxis and event shuttles operate on match days.
Tips for Visiting Stade de la Beaujoire#
- Use Tramway line 3 stop 'Beaujoire' for the most direct access to the stadium during matches.
- Explore the surrounding Parc des Expositions and Loire banks after a match-the area has pleasant promenades and food stalls on event days.
- Check schedules: the stadium hosts football and rugby fixtures, and layout/entrances vary by event.
Best Time to Visit Stade de la Beaujoire#
Visit on match days for atmosphere; off-season the stadium is quieter but sees occasional concerts and events.
Weather & Climate near Stade de la Beaujoire#
Stade de la Beaujoire's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (795 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 9° | 3° | 84 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 4° | 73 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| March | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 6° | 60 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.8 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 6° - 15° | 10° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 64 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Excellent | 12° - 22° | 17° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Excellent | 14° - 25° | 19° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Excellent | 14° - 25° | 19° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 79 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 7° | 85 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Acceptable | 4° - 9° | 4° | 87 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
