Palais des Sports Robert-Charpentier

The Palais des Sports Robert-Charpentier sits in Issy-les-Moulineaux. The arena opened in 2005 and carries the name of Robert Charpentier, a cyclist who took gold in Berlin in 1936. Inside, the space is defined by its flexibility. The retractable stands allow the room to shift between a tight handball court and a wider configuration for basketball, and that versatility dictates how the venue is used.

Paris 92 are the primary tenants, bringing players and coaches into the building for the Ligue Butagaz Énergie. The parquet floor is standard for indoor venues in France, and it provides a consistent surface for the pivots and sudden changes of direction that define the game. The capacity is modest—around 1,500 for a match—which keeps the audience close to the action without the acoustic echo of a larger hall. The wooden cladding along the upper walls absorbs sound, and the lighting is even across the court.

It also hosts events outside the professional league. The Capoeira European Championships were held here in 2015, and the building has seen concerts as well. The Paris 2024 Olympic programme listed the arena as a preparation centre, which brought international training sessions into the room without altering its permanent structure. The city manages the facility, and bookings are handled through the municipal portal rather than a separate club website. The ground has no history of dramatic renovations or capacity expansions; it was designed to serve the local community and perform a range of functions without requiring constant adjustment. The proximity to the capital means occasional visitors pass through, but the hall remains rooted in the daily routine of the teams that call it home.