During the days we must stay at home without matches to watch, let us start an online-travel to go into the most beautiful stadiums in the world and their attractive cities. Our fourth station is PSG's home, Parc des Princes and the charming city, Paris.
Parc des Princes Stadium Tour
Arguably the first new stadium to be built in the modern era, but four decades later its age is beginning to show. While the atmosphere may not be what it used to be, a packed Parc des Princes is still an experience.
Parc des Princes is the home stadium of mega rich French team Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). With a capacity of just under 49,000 it is the fourth largest stadium in the country.
Parc des Princes was incredibly built in the 19th century way back in 1897 with the purpose of providing the city of Paris with a modern multi-purpose sports arena for both Rugby and Football matches, with a Vélodrome occupying the land until the 1960s.
The Opening inaugural game was held between Olympique de Marseille and SC Bastia on 4th June 1972, with Marseille triumphing 2-1 in the Coupe de France final, complete with ceremonial opening courtesy of then French President Georges Pompidou.
A year later newly formed Paris Saint-Germain moved into the stadium, and the rest as they say, is history.
While still one of France's most modern stadiums, PSG's new owners have recently contemplated a large expansion or rebuilding of the stadium.
However, as Parc des Princes was selected as one of the playing venues of the Euro 2016 tournament and works would not be finished in time, it was instead decided to only refurbish the stadium for the Euros and reinvestigate the option to redevelop after the tournament.
This stadium's atmosphere is always incredible. Unai Emery once said, "The atmosphere was exceptional. You could feel the desire in the stands and on the pitch -- it was a really competitive match."
When you walk into Parc des Princes, PSG offer you the chance to go on a 60 minute tour of the legendary stadium and see restricted areas first hand such as the players' dressing rooms, the press room, VIP boxes and the burgeoning trophy room.
A fun, accessible, multilingual tour which is open to everyone and which will will thrill fans, enchant tourists and amaze young and old alike.
Exclusive content in the PSG universe. Simple, fun and multi-player activities, blending games and technologies. Everything becomes possible in this Virtual Reality arcade room.
Benefit from the best of immersive technology to experience the daily life of the club's heroes.
The Paris SG Museum may be lacking a little. However, this is more than made up for with the historic items on display throughout the stadium. One particular corridor features historic PSG shirts from recent years. Not only are these interesting but they’re also signed by the players from that period.
The Paris Saint Germain museum features a series of 20 minute movies. These feature the highlights of the clubs history which started in 1970.
You will never forget this beautiful, energetic stadium.
Paris Tour
Whether sunshine is sparkling on the café terraces of Boulevard Saint-Germain or melancholy mists of the Seine River are shrouding Notre-Dame Cathedral, the magical ambience of Paris has a way of romancing visitors.
Let's find the best places to visit (online) in this magical city with our list of the top tourist attractions in Paris.
Eiffel Tower
Towering more than 1,000 feet (300 meters) high in the Champ de Mars park, this iron structure was constructed for the 1889 World Exposition.
One of the world’s most photographed tourist attractions, the Eiffel Tower presents an excellent photography opportunity for both day and night times. Visitors can ride the elevator to see incredible views of the city.
Notre Dame Cathedral
Standing more than 400 feet (120 meters) high with two lofty towers and a spire, this marvelous church is considered a supreme example of French Gothic architecture.
A tour of this 13th century masterpiece allows visitors to admire the awe-inspiring rose windows, Gothic carvings, beautiful sculptures and a collection of relics.
Last year Notre Dame Cathedral's beauty and history were nearly destroyed by mammoth blaze.
Louvre
With its signature glass pyramid marking its entrance, Louvre topping the list of the world’s most visited museums.
Housing a collection of more than 1 million objects, the Louvre boasts some of the world's most famous art works such as Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa", Michelangelo's "Dying Slave" and the Greek statue, "Venus of Milo".
Arc de Triomphe
the Arc de Triomphe was constructed in 1806 to memorialize the triumphal battles of Napoleon Bonaparte. Standing 164 feet high and 148 feet (50 by 45 meters) wide, the arch features intricate reliefs depicting victorious battles and engraved names of many who died fighting for the emperor.
Seine Cruise
The River Seine runs nearly 800 km (500 miles) through France on its way to the English Channel. Cruising the river as it winds through Paris is one of the most romantic things visitors can do. Seine cruises pass under numerous bridges in Paris, going by such sights as the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower.
Champs-Elysées
The tree-lined Avenue des Champs-Elysees is Paris’s most famous street and has even been described as the most beautiful avenue in the world. Just over a mile long, the boulevard connects the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde.
Life in Paris centers around the Champs-Elysees. It’s an avenue lined with restaurants, upscale boutiques, museums and night clubs. It’s home to the Bastille Day military parade and the end of the Tour de France.
Place de la Concorde
At the east end of the Champs-Elysées is Place de la Concorde, the largest square in Paris with fantastic vistas in every direction. It was in this square that the French King Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette and many others were guillotined during the French revolution.
The large 3200 years old Egyptian obelisk in the center of the Place de la Concorde was brought from the Temple of Luxor in the 19th century.
Sainte-Chapelle
Its construction was commissioned by King Louis IX of France to house his collection of Passion Relics, including Christ’s Crown of Thorns, one of the most important relics in medieval Christendom.
Although damaged during the French revolution, and restored in the 19th century, it retains one of the most extensive in-situ collections of 13th-century stained glass anywhere in the world.
Sacre-Coeur
One of the most noticeable landmarks in Paris is the striking white-domed basilica of the Sacre-Coeur. Situated at the city’s highest point on Montmartre hill, this stunning basilica draws many tourists every year to see its marble architecture and gorgeous interior.
A tour awards visitors with views of gold mosaics, stained-glass windows and one of the world’s largest clocks.
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