Matmut Stadium The new Girondins de Bordeaux stadium, Atlantique (also known as Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux), opened up recently. It took the place of the previous Stade Chaban-Delmas in Bordeaux.
The stadium was constructed not just as Bordeaux’s new home but also as one of the playing locations for the Euro 2016 competition.
The stadium’s construction took longer than expected because of lawsuits filed by locals who protested the stadium’s expensive expenditures, which were partially funded by the government. The groundbreaking occurred in April 2013, and the opening ceremony wasn’t held until May 2015.
Matmut Atlantique was announced in 2015 after an agreement for naming rights had been agreed upon with insurance company Matmut.
The Stade Matmut Atlantique first hosted an international match on September 7, 2015, when France defeated Serbia 2-1 in a friendly match. The first match took place on May 23, 2015, between Bordeaux and Montpellier in the French division.
The stadium, built by Herzog & de Meuron, is easily recognizable from the outside thanks to its distinctive stairwells, open hallway, and roof, which are all held up by an abundance of slender poles. The stadium can accommodate 4,000 people: 3,000 in business seats and 1,000 in VIP lodges.
Four first-round group games and the quarterfinal between Germany and Italy (1-1) were played at Matmut Atlantique during Euro 2016.
How to get to Matmut Atlantique?
Matmut Atlantique lies on the northern outskirts of Bordeaux, around 6 kilometers from the city center.
Just north of Bordeaux’s ring road is where you’ll find the stadium. To reach Parc des Expositions/Bx Lac from the A630, get off at exit 4/4a/4b. There is a large parking lot not far from the stadium.
Tram C also provides access to Stade Matmut Atlantique. Take the tram to Place de la Bourse or any of the other stops along the Garonne River to reach the major train station, St. Jean. The final station on the line is Parc des Expositions, where you must get off. The trip takes around half an hour and is serviced often by trams.
You can also get out at Berges de la Garonne on tram line B and walk for half an hour to reach the stadium.
Amenities in and around Matmut Atlantique
Matmut Atlantique is situated on the outskirts of the city, next to a conference center and a variety of office buildings and sports arenas. The stadium is adjacent to the lovely Floral Park.
There are a few quick food joints along the highway, but there isn’t much to do near the stadium, especially when it’s raining. As a result, the heart of Bordeaux is the place to go for great food and drink.
Conclusion
The Matmut Atlantique is a state-of-the-art multipurpose venue that was designed to complement the surrounding infrastructure and host a wide range of events both indoors and outside.
The largest arena for both sporting and cultural events in the southwest, with a maximum seating capacity of 42,115, will welcome all residents of the region for a wide variety of events in the spirit of community and mutual enjoyment.
