Stade Jean-Moulin

The ground at 131 Boulevard Washington carries a name that points away from the pitch. The name itself replaced an earlier one, Stade Salvador-Allende, after a decade of use. That first title honoured a president who had died in a coup. The stadium is not a large venue, and it does not pretend otherwise. The capacity is 1,240 seats. The main pitch is natural grass. Training pitches nearby are artificial. The primary tenant is the Racing Club de Suresnes, a rugby union side that has played there since 1975. The stadium is situated in the Mont-Valérien district, which is a residential area with a mix of housing and small businesses. The surrounding streets are quiet, and the ground is not easily visible from the main roads. Visitors who arrive at the address are likely to find a modest facility rather than a modern complex. The stadium was built by the municipality of Suresnes, which has maintained it since the 1970s. The town has not attempted to expand the venue or add significant infrastructure. The venue is not the only ground with this name, but it is the one located in Suresnes. Other stadiums with the same title exist in different cities, but they are smaller and serve different communities. The Suresnes ground is the only one that hosts rugby union matches at the regional level. The club has not won any major titles, but it has remained stable and consistent in its performances.

The ground at 131 Boulevard Washington carries a name that points away from the pitch. The name itself replaced an earlier one, Stade Salvador-Allende, after a decade of use. That first title honoured a president who had died in a coup.