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<h1>Stade de France - Paris, Saint Denis (Stadium of France) </h1>
<p>The role of the Stade de France will be to host France's major sporting events in three main areas : football rugby, athletics.<br>
The organisation in France of an event on a worldwide scale - the last Football World Cup of the century to be held in 1998 - made the construction of these major facilities possible. </p>
<p>Designed by the architects Macary - Zublena - Regembal - Costantini and built in 3 years, it will be operated over a period of 27 years by the Consortium Bouygues - GTM - Entrepose - SGE, this will not be a classical stadium.<br>
80 000 covered seats</p>
<p> This stadium will enable France to host major sporting events and music concerts. Its 80 000 capacity (seated and covered) is equivalent to the population of Avignon. With a level of comfort superior to that of existing stadiums and equipped with facilities unequalled in France, it is set to be an exceptional arena hosting far from ordinary events.<br>
Adapted to companies and opened 365 days a year</p>
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<p>A total of 1 750 000 spectators are forecast every year attending forty or so events.35 sports events (30 football matches including 20 home club fixtures or, failing this, visiting clubs; 5 rugby matches) and 5 big concerts or cultural events.</p>
<p>An exceptional venue, the Stade will also be able to play a role within the corporate relations strategies of companies. Companies organising PR events could entertain clients in superb surroundings, hiring a private box or organising conferences, trade exhibitions or seminars in the stadium's indoor facilities.</p>
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