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Rugby World Cup venue - Parc des Princes

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Capacity: 48,257
Matches: South Africa v Samoa (Sunday 9 September - 1500 BST)
Italy v Portugal (Wednesday 19 September - 1900 BST)
England v Tonga (Friday 28 September - 2000 BST)
Ireland v Argentina (Sunday 30 September - 1600 BST)
Third place play-off, Friday 19 October)

Few cities in the world have as much to offer visitors as Paris, and with two tournament venues in the French capital, it is sure to be a stopping point on the itinerary of thousands of travelling rugby fans.

Parc des Princes may not be the city's number one venue any more, but the name is still hugely evocative to rugby fans, conjuring up images of years of thrills and excitement by Les Bleus.

England and Ireland will both be playing pool stage games there, so we want to help fans make the most of their visit.

What are your experiences and memories of the place? Are you a regular visitor - maybe you have a favourite pre-match café you think other fans would enjoy.

If you have any insider knowledge or know of any secret gems round the stadium, then share them with us and your fellow rugby fans.

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posted Sep 24, 2007

Just after you cross the Perepherique on the way to the stadium you'll come across the club shop for Stade Francaise (who play just the other side of Parc des Princes), it is totally understated but well worth a visit for your Parisian/rugby goodies.

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