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Tottenham fans in Paris: Matchday guide to Parc des Princes

On Wednesday, Tottenham Hotspur will face reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes in the Champions League league phase.

Tottenham will still be reeling from Sunday's heavy 4-1 defeat to local rivals Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, representing their third defeat in the last five competitive matches.

Questions are already being asked of Spurs boss Thomas Frank, who is set to face PSG for the second time in his short time as Tottenham head coach. Frank previously oversaw a penalty shootout defeat to PSG in the UEFA Super Cup in his first competitive game in charge.

Spurs have taken eight points from their first four league phase games, while PSG are a point better off after recording three victories and one draw. 

For Spurs supporters who will be making the short trip across the English Channel, here is your away fans' matchday guide to Paris.

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How many Tottenham fans are going to Paris?

Tottenham have been given 2,000 tickets for the league phase encounter, although that falls below the five per cent allocation that all away sides are entitled to as per UEFA regulations.

Spurs were informed that the small reduction was due to a safety and security directive from the local ahutories in the French capital.

Where do Tottenham fans sit at the Parc des Princes?

The PSG away section is in the Northwest corner of the Parc des Princes 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 Arsenal

Paris is a popular tourist destination at all times of the year, but for Tottenham fans travelling on November 26, 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 Tottenham 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 of 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 travelling away supporters, our top two suggestions are as follows:

  • Frog XVI, 110 bis Av. Kleber, 75016 Paris, France
  • The Hideout – 75010 Paris, 8 Boulevard de Denain

How to get to Parc des Princes: Guide for Tottenham 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.

Freelance football writer with experience writing for multiple digital platforms, such as GIVEMESPORT. Recently graduated from Portsmouth University with a media studies degree - completing a dissertation on the evolution of sports journalism in the process. He has a love for Arsenal Football Club and a passion for football as a whole.

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