Chamois Niortais FC · Niort, France
Stade René Gaillard is a soccer venue located in Niort, France, with a seating capacity of 10,886. It is home to Chamois Niortais FC, who compete in Ligue 2. Stade René Gaillard is one of 68 venues in France tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 17th among Ligue 2 stadiums by capacity.
The Stade René-Gaillard stands as a testament to Niort's football heritage, having served as the passionate home ground of Chamois Niortais FC for over five decades. This multi-purpose stadium captures the spirit of French provincial football, where local pride and community tradition come alive on match days. Though the club's dissolution in 2025 marked the end of an era, the venue remains an evocative site for sports enthusiasts interested in exploring the deep roots of French football culture beyond the glamorous Parisian stadiums.
