Halle des Sports Charles-Ehrmann

The Halle des Sports Charles-Ehrmann sits in the northern district of Nice, tucked into the Parc de l'Est. It is not a place where crowds swell beyond the walls; the maximum number of people inside is modest. The stands rise immediately from the edge of the playing area, meaning the distance between the players and the spectators is short.

Inside, the space is defined by its function. The floor is covered in synthetic tiles, a surface described as artificial, which gives the room a uniform colour that does not change with the seasons. This hard surface handles the friction of handball and the sharp turns of badminton, though it is not a pitch for grass football. The stands rise immediately from the edge of the playing area, meaning the distance between the players and the spectators is short.