On Wednesday, 9 April, French giants PSG will welcome Aston Villa to the iconic Parc des Princes for the pair's first-leg Champions League quarter-final clash.
After a slow start to their 2024/25 Champions League campaign, PSG have drastically improved their form and are currently one of the most feared sides in the whole of Europe.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, have been one of the competition's most consistent performers. The Villains were fantastic in the league phase, and with the additions of Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford, they will be confident in their own abilities.
Regardless of who comes away with the victory, this fixture will almost certainly be an enthralling encounter.
For Aston Villa supporters who will be making the short trip across the English Channel, here is your away fans' matchday guide to Paris.
How many Aston Villa fans are going to Paris?
Aston Villa were handed an away allocation for this fixture of 2,000, and with the West Midlands club selling all of those tickets, there will be at least that number of Villa supporters in Paris on matchday.
However, in reality, the true figure will almost certainly exceed the 2,000 mark.
Given the passionate nature of Villa supporters and the relatively short distance between England and France, hundreds, if not thousands, of fans with no tickets will likely travel to Paris just to soak up the atmosphere before the game.
If you are still are keen to secure a seat at the stadium for the game, check out our guide on how to get PSG vs Aston Villa tickets.
Where do Aston Villa fans sit at the Parc des Princes?
The PSG away section is in the Northwest corner of the Parc des Priuces and spans across two tiers. It is an incredibly noisy portion of the ground with Tribune Aueteuil, one of the stadium's main stands that houses some of the team's ultras, located beside it.
Full fans' matchday guide for PSG vs Aston Villa
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Paris is a popular tourist destination at all times of the year, but for travelling Aston Villa fans on April 9, the city will become even more alluring.
The guide below will provide some information on the best places to eat and drink in Paris, as well as explain how to get to the Parc des Princes.
Where to eat & drink for Aston Villa fans in Paris
Like most capital cities in the world, things such as food and drink are extremely pricey in the vast majority of Paris. There is little you can do to avoid this, however, there are certain areas you will want to stay clear from if possible.
The Auteuil Suburbs, for example, are known for being particularly hostile on matchday and should be avoided by away fans at all costs.
In terms of pubs and bars that will accept Aston Villa fans, our top two suggestions are as follows:
- Frog XVI, 110 bis Av. Kleber, 75016 Paris, France
- The Hideout – 75010 Paris, 8 Boulevard de Denain
Ticket collection info for Aston Villa fans in Paris
Conveniently, there will be no need to manually collect your ticket in person upon arrival in Paris as Aston Villa will be issuing alla way tickets for this fixture digitally.
How to get to Parc des Princes: Guide for Aston Villa fans in Paris
By far and away, the easiest way to get from the capital city of Paris to the Parc des princes for the vast majority of supporters is to make use of the excellent local public transport services.
Specifically, the metro is a quick, easy and relatively cheap option, with Line 9 taking you from the city centre to the stadium. When travelling via this line, you will want to exit the service at Porte de Saint-Cloud, which is five minutes away from the ground.
Another option is to take Line 10, although this requires a slightly longer walk to the stadium. When using Line 10, exit the service at Porte d’Auteuil, which is 10 minutes from the Parc des Princes.
There are also a number of local bus services that run between Paris and the stadium, although these do increase your journey time compared to the metro.