On Wednesday, 28 January, Newcastle will travel to France to take on PSG as part of the final round of UEFA Champions League league phase matches.
It is set to be a crunch match for both clubs, with qualification to the Round of 16 potentially on the line at the Parc des Princes.
The trip to Paris will be the second time that Newcastle fans have made the journey over to the French capital in just over two years, having drawn the European champions in the group stages of the 2023/24 edition of the tournament.
That is unlikely to deter any Geordies from travelling over again at the end of the month, particularly given the magnitude of the match. If you are one of these Newcastle fans travelling over to France for the match, then our guide below has all the information you need to know.
How many Newcastle fans are going to Paris?
Newcastle have been given an allocation of just 2,000 tickets for the match against PSG. This is below the 5% threshold that UEFA require all clubs to give visiting supporters, but this is a recurring theme for matches at the Parc des Princes, and UEFA are yet to act.
Due to the relatively small allocation and the fact that Paris is very easy to get to from the United Kingdom, there is a high chance that more Newcastle fans will travel over for the match without tickets.
Where will Newcastle fans sit at the Parc des Princes
Although the allocation at the Parc des Princes is small, the location of the away section is commendable. Unlike most other European clubs with big stadiums, PSG don't shove away fans up in the gods. Instead, Newcastle fans will be located in the lower tier the northwest corner, in between the Tribune Auteuil and the Presidential Stand.
Newcastle fans can expect heavy segregation on either side of the away end, in addition to netting to prevent missiles from being thrown in and out.
Scenes in the away end as #NUFC take the lead in Paris pic.twitter.com/4GhFADCway
— Newcastle Fans TV (@NewcastleFansTV) November 28, 2023
Full fans' matchday guide for PSG away
Where to eat & drink for Newcastle fans in Paris
As the capital of France, Newcastle fans aren't going to be short of options when it comes to pubs, bars and restaurants. We would advise heading to the Latin Quarter as the price of food and drink here is cheaper than the rest of the city. Some of the best bars here include:
- Caveau de la Huchette – 5 Rue de la Huchette, 75005 Paris, France
- Baba Yaga Paris – 1 Rue des Grands Degrés, 75005 Paris, France
- Pub Saint Germain – 17 Rue de l'Ancienne Comédie, 75006 Paris, France
How to get to the Parc des Princes: Guide for Newcastle fans in Paris
The easiest way to get to the Parc des Princes from the centre of Paris is to take advantage of the city's metro system. Not only is it quick and direct, but it's also cheap compared to other metro systems in similar cities.
From the city centre, take line 9 to Porte de Saint-Cloud. From here, the stadium is just a five-minute walk away. Alternatively, you can take line 10 and get off at Porte d'Auteuil, which is a ten-minute walk away from the stadium.