Stade René-Gaillard (French pronunciation: [stad ʁəne ɡajaʁ]) is a multi-use stadium in Niort, France.

Stade René-Gaillard
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Full nameStade Municipal René Gaillard
Former namesStade de la Venise Verte
LocationAvenue de la Venise Verte
Niort
France
Capacity11,352[1]
Record attendance16,715
Field size105m x 68m
SurfaceGrass
ScoreboardNo
Construction
Built1973–1974
Opened3 August 1974
Tenants
Chamois Niortais F.C.

It is the home of French Ligue 2 football team Chamois Niortais (Chamois niortais in French) and it has a capacity of 11,352 people. Niort played their first game at the Stade René Gaillard on 3 August 1974.[2]

The record attendance at the stadium is 16,715 for the game between Chamois Niortais and Olympique Marseille in 1988.

References

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  1. ^ "Stade René-Gaillard".
  2. ^ "Fiche club Chamois Niortais".
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