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East & South

Théâtre de la Cité International
21 boulevard Jourdan, 14ème • 01 43 13 50 50
RER Cité Universitaire
www.ciup.fr/culture/theatre.htm Box office open 2-7 Mon-Sat

This three-stage theatre is known for its creative and
energetic shows. The Grand Théatre puts on modern
plays, dance and circus acts; the Galerie's movable
seating lends itself to cutting-edge theatre; and the
tiny Reserre hosts readings and small productions.

22 F3

MK2 Bibliothèque cinema complex
128-162 avenue de France, 13ème • 08 92 69 69 96
www.mk2.com/bibliotheque/seat.html
Paris's artiest cinema chain conceived its latest out-
post under the slogan “a whole life [centred] around
cinema”. Located next to the Bibliothèque Nationale
(see p111) , the stylish mega-complex has 14 screens,
four eateries and two shops. Two-person lovers' seats
on every row are an extra draw for couples.

Spectator Sports
Most sports events are within easy reach of the city.
One of the big four tennis grand-slam events, the
two-week French Open, is held at Roland Garros at
the end of May. Apply for tickets two months before
the tournament; guided tours and the museum are
available year round. November brings the men
back for the Tennis Masters Series at the Palais
Omnisport de Paris-Bercy (POPB), while the leading
women return in March for the Open Gaz
de France (at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin ).
Although most of France's leading footballers
have been lured abroad, passionate crowds still
cheer on Paris St-Germain at the 50,000-capacity
Parc des Princes . International games and Cup
finals, however, are hosted at the magnificent
Stade de France . Major athletics meetings are also
held here, as well as home games of the popular

Six Nations rugby tournament (tickets for which can
be hard to come by). The highly successful Stade
Français rugby club plays at Stade Jean-Bouin .
For racecourses, head to the edges of Paris's two
woods. Paris-Vincennes favours trotting (harness
racing), while Longchamp is reserved for flat racing,
including Europe's richest race, the Prix de l'Arc de
Triomphe in October. Showjumping tops the bill at
POPB in March, with the Jumping International de
Paris. In fact, over the year, POPB hosts everything
from windsurfing and motocross to international
gymnastics, basketball and ice-skating.
Tickets for most sports fixtures can be purchased
at major ticket agencies (see p118), as well as
through department stores La Samaritaine and Les
Galeries Lafayette (see p220) . It is wise to book in
advance for most events and avoid revendeurs
(ticket touts). For all contact details, see p226 .