Parc Olympique Lyonnais Sports Fan Tips

Parc Olympique Lyonnais is a venue in or near Lyon that is most often used for Soccer

Things to check out around Parc Olympique Lyonnais?

If you are crazy about chocolate then you should head for Sébastien Bouillet's newly opened shop-cum-laboratory, a place that is so mad about chocolate it is even Willy Wonkaesque and made of chocolate in some places You're greeted by a wall of liquid chocolate before wandering into a library of chocolate bars stacked up like delicious books.The famous Beaujolais region is only 30 km away and is home to some of the best vineyard in the region – hire a car for the day and go take a look, or get a guided tour so you can sample a few without worrying about driving home!If the weather is nice, don't miss the remarkable Tête d'Or park with its botanical gardens, lake, zoo, rose garden and events. Or just spend a day wandering Lyons old traboules – wonderful old corridors that go through buildings and courtyard – a different way to see the city.

What to expect from the Parc Olympique Lyonnais crowd?

Lyon seem to have settled well into their new stadium and have continued their good run of form that has been with them for the last few years. With success in Europe as well, the good times are rolling in Lyon. This is reflected by the supporters with the stadium jumping from the first minute to the last. Away fans and teams are a little bit intimidated by the fact they seem surrounded by hostile fans – with vocal support being behind the North and South goals, and the noise reverberating off the acoustically designed roof – you're in for a treat!

Best Food and Drink at Parc Olympique Lyonnais?

With the stadium being only opened in 2016, you would expect there to be ample food and drink stands…and there are, all 58 of them! As such there are all different types of food and drinks available to you, from hot dogs and burgers to pizzas and bagels! With that many stands, the queues aren't usually that bad – however in an attempt to reduce lines even more – download the 'Parc OL' app and then you can order food from your seat to pick up when it's ready!

Parc Olympique Lyonnais seating?

Unlike a lot of stadiums where the vocal sets of supporters are camped behind one goal, in Lyon, the ultra-competitive fans have decided to base themselves behind both goals! If you're lucky you may be able to find a seat in this area for around €25. The seats in the more sedate and corporate East and West stands often go for around €60 a ticket. However for a Ligue 1 match, the best seats in the house (think royal box) can cost up to €125

Best Insider tip at Parc Olympique Lyonnais?

This brand new stadium has all the tricks and benefits that you would expect a state of the art arena to have!You are constantly connected to the action here – with OL being very proud of their wifi connectivity. You can stay in touch with all your friends and broadcast your reaction to the match on social media without having to worry about all those data roaming charges.There are also 176m2 of Giant screens all around the stadium as well as 300 screens connected directly to the match – so don't worry, you won't miss a thing.

Best Bars around Parc Olympique Lyonnais?

You may find it a bit difficult to find a place to have a few drinks around the stadium, with the only real option being the restaurant Le Coueron; with the owners setting up an outdoor terrace bar which looks directly onto the stadium.The best options are back in Lyon itself – There is a good selection of expat styled sports bars and pubs to choose from with The Smoking Dog, The Antidote and The Wallace all being great choices – English and Irish style pubs respectively, they offer good beers in a friendly atmosphere.

How do I get to Parc Olympique Lyonnais?

With the tram system in Lyon being one of the best in the country, you should take advantage of it and arrive at the stadium stress free, rather than paying up to €40 in taxi fare!Dedicated stadium shuttle trams can be taken from near 'Part Dieu Station' as well as Vaulx-en-ville la Soille. You can also jump on the regular T3 Transit line to the 'Grand Large Station' which is only around 700 metres from the stadium itself.There is also a bus from the EurExpo area at the end of Tramway line 5, however taking the aforementioned trams is probably your best bet!

Best restaurants near Parc Olympique Lyonnais?

Foodies you are in luck – as well as being home to one of Frances most exciting football teams, Lyon is also the gastronomical capital of the country – however there are more affordable places to go without giving up on the food quality!Canut et les Gones is a traditional style Lyon tavern, that offers classic French cuisine, with a twist. It's Japanese head chef is breaking new ground, adding little bits of fusion to dishes that are inspiring chatter about the place around the whole city.La Cave d'a Cote is a wonderful wine cellar that also serves up some great food – try the sharing platter for €20, its enough for two.Le Bouchon des Filles is about as classic Lyon as you can get – they serve up a 4 course meal, full of gastronomic delights and for just €25, you have to try it out!