History and description

Stade Yves Allainmat, initially simply called Stade du Moustoir, opened in July 1959. It replaced Lorient's previous Parc des Sports that had fallen into disrepair. The stadium could initially hold 6,000 fans, and had a cycling track running around the pitch. The Stade du Moustoir hardly changed in the following decades, only when Lorient promoted to Ligue 1 in 1998 did the stadium get considerably renovated, which meant the construction of two new stands. Additionally, the cycling tracks were removed.

The stadium was renamed in his honor. A few years earlier, the stadium had been renamed Stade Yves Allainmat after a former mayor of the city. The stadium was renamed in his honor.

In 2009, the club started the construction of a new south stand that raised its official capacity to its current total. In 2016, it underwent a further refurbishment including the replacement of all seats.

How to get to Stade du Moustoir

The stadium of Moustoir - Yves Allainmat is located in the centre of the city of Lorient, just a few blocks south of the train station. Additionally, there are several indirect train connections through regional railways. There are direct train connections from major cities such as Paris, Rennes, Quimper, and St-Brieuc. Additionally, there are several indirect train connections through regional railways.

From Notre Dame du Haut, follow avenue Georges Bataille (Avenue de la Libération) until you reach rue Général de Gaulle. From here, walk two blocks north until you reach boulevard Pasteur. If arriving by car from the E60 motorway, take exit 43 toward Lorient. Follow the signs for the center and Moustoir. Drive to Notre Dame du Haut and Avenue Georges Bataille (Avenue de la Libération). From there, walk two blocks north until you reach boulevard Pasteur.

Address: Stade Yves Allainmat, 56323 Lorient cedex

Lorient Tickets

Tickets for Lorient games can be bought online, at the club shop at 35 Rue du Port in Lorient's city centre, or at any of the Francebillet or Ticketmaster sales outlets. Tickets for matches can be bought at the stadium on the day of the match. Lorient may sell out the odd high-profile match though.

Ticket prices vary from ?20.00 for a seat behind the goal to ?60.00 for a central seat at the main stand.

Useful Internet links

The official website of FC Lorient. Lorient-tourisme.fr is the website of the Lorient tourist office. Photo credits: NORMOTE