In the forest of Rambouillet (78)
From 7 years old
🇫🇷 FR and EN🇬🇧
Be careful, there are few dates and tickets are sold out very quickly!
What you’ll discover and hear
- The places of technical supervision of the staff
- The relaxation lounges on the ground floor
- The most mythical press conference room! The one where the official selections are announced
- The French Football Museum
- The guide will reveal some secrets of the Château de Montjoye , nicknamed the Château des Bleus , and juicy life anecdotes!
Guided tour of the Clairefontaine National Football Centre (CNF) ⚽️
What happens once the players leave the field? Head to Clairefontaine, in the heart of the Rambouillet forest, in the Yvelines, for a discovery of the places where the world champions prepare
Exclusive residence of the France A team and centre of excellence, it is the place to be for all the national teams: French Women’s, Espoirs and youth teams, and the training centre for high-level French referees
In the footsteps of the players of the French 🇫🇷 team
On a 62-hectare estate in the middle of nature, the Clairefontaine centre brings together 6 training grounds, sports (and balneotherapy) facilities, but also the living quarters of the staff and players, and … historic buildings!
Behind the scenes of training and preparations for international competitions, the guide will reveal some secrets of the Château de Montjoye, nicknamed the Château des Bleus , and some juicy life anecdotes!
Thus, between the technical supervision areas of the staff, and the relaxation rooms on the ground floor, you will discover the most mythical press conference room! The one where the official selections are announced.
A museum for the Blues 🏆
The French Football Museum exhibits World Cup trophies, and Euros, cult jerseys of Platini, Zidane, Mbappé … as well as collector’s items such as official gifts, period cleats or mythical final balls
Be careful, there are few dates and tickets are sold out very quickly!
Practical information
- Where : Centre National du Football, chemin des Bruyères, 78120 Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines
- Duration of the visit : about 1h50 of guided tour, about 2h20 to 2h30 on site with the reception and passage through the shop.
- Recommended age : From 7 years old, ideal with teenagers
- Meeting point : at the nearby Hidalgo car park and presentation of the ticket (smartphone or paper)
- Arrival time : Arrive no later than 30 minutes before the start of your tour. Latecomers will not be allowed!
- Access to the site :
- It is essential to fill in the visitor information form when booking (surname, first name and date of birth of all participants)
- And above all, don’t forget your identity card
- Namely :
- Due to the activity of the place, some spaces may be inaccessible on the day of the visit
- The National Football Centre in Clairefontaine does not have a catering area or cafeteria for visitors
The most of families 💫
- The Clairefontaine Shop: It’s hard to leave without a souvenir of this memorable visit. Young and old supporters will be able to find items in the colors of the blues and the FFF. Clothes, accessories, goodies to take home
Frequently asked questions:
Yes. The National Football Centre now offers official guided tours open to individuals
The tour is recommended from 7 years old.
It takes about 1h50 for a guided tour and about 2h20 to 2h30 in total on site.
No. The visit allows you to discover their place of preparation, but it obviously does not guarantee any meeting with the players or the staff.
The facilities of the National Football Centre and its training grounds, as well as several emblematic places in the area, such as the players’ lounges and the famous press room. The exact route may depend on the conditions of access and the activity of the centre.
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