Stade Jean Alric Explained

Stade Jean Alric
Coordinates:44.9244°N 2.4294°W
Opened:1924
Surface:grass
Capacity:9,000
Tenants:Stade Aurillacois Cantal Auvergne

Stade Jean Alric is a rugby union stadium in Aurillac, France.

It is the home stadium of Stade Aurillacois Cantal Auvergne. The stadium can hold 9,000 people (7,000 seated).[1]

It has been named after Jean Alric, a player of the club shot by the SS on June 5, 1944.

It was renovated in 2017, now approved for professional rugby matches and can host gala football matches.

References

  1. Web site: Stadiums in France Auvergne. Worldstadiums.com. 14 October 2011.