History and description

The stadium has a capacity of 38,000 and is located in the city's north-west. Stade Gaston Petit was built in 1962. At first, it was called Stade Municipal, after the former mayor of the city who was a big fan of the club. The stadium has a capacity of 38,000 people and is located in the north-west part of the city. The stadium underwent a large renovation in 1997 following the promotion of Chateauroux to Ligue 1. The stadium recorded its highest attendance of 15,896 during their debut season in Ligue 1 in 1998 when Marseille came to visit.

How to get to Stade Gaston Petit

Stade Gaston Petit is located in the south-east of the town of Chateauroux at about 2 kilometers from Chateauraux town center, near the main railway station. The walk along the Avenue de la Chatre should take no more than half an hour. Alternatively, catch bus 15 from the main railway station. Take the bus in the direction of Ardentes and get off at stop Gaston Petit. Bus 2 to Brauderie is an alternative (get off at stop Coubertin).

Châteauroux, located in the center of France, has a direct train connection with Paris via the high-speed line to Toulouse. The journey takes about two hours. From other French destinations, a transfer may be required in either Vierzon, Limoges, or Paris.

Address: 279 Avenue de la Ch-tre, 36000 Chateauroux

Chateauroux Tickets

Tickets for Chateauroux's match against Girondins de Bordeaux can be bought online or at the stadium ticket windows before the match. Chateauroux typically does not sell out games.

Useful Internet links

The Berrichonne de Chateauroux website is the official website of the Le Berrichonne de Chateauroux club. The website provides information on tourism in Chateauroux, including links to other relevant websites. Photo credits: Krusin