Stade Yves-du-Manoir
Stadium Historic French stadium near Paris, Olympic venue 1924
In Colombes northwest of Paris, Stade Yves‑du‑Manoir hosted the 1924 Olympic Games and has a long history with French rugby and football. Sports historians and matchgoers visit for its heritage and occasional events.
Stade Yves-du-Manoir is a historic stadium in Colombes, Île-de-France on the northwestern edge of Paris. It is best known for its role in the 1924 Summer Olympics and for being renamed in memory of the French rugby player Yves du Manoir.
The venue shows traditional bowl and grandstand architecture from the early 20th century and still hosts local sporting events and occasional national fixtures. Spectators can see the original concrete stands and the broad playing surface that characterized large stadiums of that era.
Built in the early 1900s, the stadium hosted major athletics and football events through the interwar period and was renamed after Yves du Manoir following his death. It has been modified several times since its construction to suit changing safety and competition standards.
The stadium sits in the suburb of Colombes, within the Hauts-de-Seine department about ten kilometres northwest of central Paris, set amid suburban parkland and transport connections to the city.
- Olympic history: Served as the main stadium for the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris and retains visible early 20th‑century grandstand architecture.
How to Get to Stade Yves-du-Manoir #
Stade Yves-du-Manoir is in Colombes, just northwest of central Paris. From Paris, take Transilien suburban trains from Gare Saint-Lazare to Colombes station (line L services); from Colombes station it is a walk of around 1-1.5 km (about 15-20 minutes) or a short local bus/taxi ride to the stadium. By car the venue is roughly 10-15 km from central Paris (take the A86/peripheral routes or the Nanterre/Colombes approaches depending on your starting point).
Tips for Visiting Stade Yves-du-Manoir #
- Plan your visit on a non-event day to walk around the 1924 Olympic-era stadium and appreciate its historic Art Deco elements without match-day crowds.
- Reach the stadium by SNCF/Transilien to Colombes station and follow the short walk from the station-public transport is the most convenient way from central Paris.
- Check the stadium's event schedule before you go; guided visits or small exhibitions about the 1924 Olympics are occasional and easiest to join when no games are planned.
Best Time to Visit Stade Yves-du-Manoir #
Plan your visit around scheduled events (spring-early autumn) for the best atmosphere; otherwise non-event days are quieter for a casual visit.
Weather & Climate near Stade Yves-du-Manoir #
Stade Yves-du-Manoir's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (621 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 62 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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