Stade Marcel Picot Sports Fan Tips
Stade Marcel Picot is a venue in Nancy
Best Insider tip at Stade Marcel Picot?
Nancy games are rarely a sellout, indeed you will only find this happening when the bigger teams such as PSG, Monaco and Marseille come to play. As a result, you can almost always just arrive at the stadium on a gameday and get a seat, which sidesteps the fact you have to construct an account on the AS Nancy website before getting a ticket. It is worth noting though Tickets are €3 cheaper if bought in pre-sale.
Best Food and Drink at Stade Marcel Picot?
The food and drink at the ground really isn't anything special with there just being a few piecemeal options available that you will find at any football ground in the country such as Hot Dogs and Burgers. They do offer a meal deal with – A burger, French Fries and a choice of drink either beer of a soft drink (300ml) for €12. My advice would be to either bring some food in yourself – or better yet, hold off eating until after the match and then pick a restaurant and enjoy some awesome local fare, restaurants often are open later in France than most other countries so it won't be hard to find something delicious.
Best Bars around Stade Marcel Picot?
Perhaps the best place to get a drink before the game is in one of Nancy's many Irish pubs. They are a tad cliché and everywhere you go – but it's like a good old fashioned Wetherspoons – they are popular for a reason. With a great atmosphere, good drinks and cracking happy hour deals you really can't go wrong at Le Medieval or La Taverne de l'Irlandais.The younger crowd might want to head to Pub Le MacCarthy after the game. Often hosting social nights where people come together and practice language skills, you are sure to find someone to talk to and with all the pub games it has, there is enough entertainment to last an evening!
Things to check out around Stade Marcel Picot?
Without a doubt the focal point of Nancy itself has to be the UNESCO World Heritage site of Place Stanislas. Built in the 18th Century by the last Duke of Lorraine – the grandeur has arguably improved with time. As well as being startling to look at, the area is home to some on Nancy's more cultural places such as the Opera House and the Fine Arts Museum.If you appreciate the 'Art-Noveau' movement, you will be happy to know that Nancy was at the fore of the culture and the Ecole de Nancy and is a fantastic museum to the period.For those looking for a more modern way to entertain yourselves – why not have a go at the Escape Room Nancy. Luckily enough, the hints in this escape room are in French and English so make it a little easier.
How do I get to Stade Marcel Picot?
Stade Marcel Picot is only around a 5 minutes from the city centre and so if it is a nice day, you could quite easily stretch your legs and enjoy the sunshine. However if you're in a rush, there are lots of public transport options that will take you there!From the main Nancy station, just get on the Number 1 Tram and ride it to 'Stade Marcel Picot', you can't miss it. Otherwise you can catch a bus from many places around town and Services 3,5,9 and 18 all drop you off just minutes away from the ground.There is some car parking at the ground, although most of it is reserved for season ticket holders and VIP's (hospitality). If you do come by car – try Parking Lot 7. It may be easier to ride the tram though.
Best restaurants near Stade Marcel Picot?
Nancy is full of great restaurants full of great food and with enough range to suit any budget!If you are in Place Stanislas, you will happen upon Grand Café Foy. It is definitely worth going in and getting some food at anytime of day. Try their Lorraine specialties – including their great version of the famous quiche and for dessert – Baba Au Rum – a small cake, filled with cream and quite potent!Les Pissenlits is another restaurant/bistro that won't break the bank. Split into two levels with an informal, laid back bistro downstairs and a more elegant dining room upstairs, you can step back in time and enjoy some Renaissance era inspired foods!Les Petit Goblins is slightly more expensive so you should head there at lunchtime to take advantage of their great priced lunch menu. They have an ever changing menu reflecting the season that you are in so they only use the freshest ingredients possible.
What to expect from the Stade Marcel Picot crowd?
Nancy have been a bottom half Ligue 1 team for a couple of years now and the thrill of being promoted has worn off, and lacklustre performances on the pitch – have led to a lack of support inside the stadium, making the arena feel even smaller than it should be. There are some vocal fan groups – but they need the help from the rest of the crowd to inspire Nancy on to greatness. Continued Ligue 1 seasons is great for business but for the fans without the thrill of a title challenge or the nerves of a survival race – the season can fizzle out.
Stade Marcel Picot seating?
The fact that the stadium was completely overhauled and remodelled in 2003 means that it is rather modern in stadium terms. This is great for two reasons, the seats are comfortable, and the self supporting stands means there are no annoying pillars in the way, spoiling the views for everyone. The fact that the stadium was nominated for Euro 2016 matches speaks a lot for the spectator friendly nature of the place.As almost always, the cheapest seats are to be found behind the goals – with an average Ligue 1 ticket costing €18 and the central seats being upwards of €35. Do expect these prices to increase though when the bigger teams come to down.