Stade Ernest-Wallon

Toulouse


Toulouse is a city that lives or dies by the fortunes of its rugby team, Stade Toulousain, who have won the European Cup a record four times (most recently in 2010). Their home stadium is the Stade Ernest-Wallon, which has a souvenir boutique and brasserie. If you want to understand the city's psyche, head here on match day and join the party.


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