PSG away section: Guide for Arsenal fans in Paris

In what will surely be an entertaining affair, Arsenal supporters will be travelling to Paris on Wednesday, 7 May, as PSG play host to the pair's second leg of their exciting Champions League semi-final clash at the Parc des Princes.

Despite a slow start to their European campaign, PSG are arguably the in-form side of the continent right now, boasting incredible domestic form and having secured a 1-0 victory at the Emirates a week ago after already dumping both Liverpool and Aston Villa out of the competition.

On the other hand, after their side's triumph against Real Madrid in the previous round, Arsenal fans came into this tie full of confidence. However, after defeat at the Emirates, which was followed by another home defeat against Bournemouth at the weekend, spirits have certainly been dampened in North London.

Here is the essential matchday guide to the PSG away section for those making the trip.

What is Paris like for away fans?

As well as being an incredibly short trip for the vast majority of Arsenal fans, Paris is also a brilliant city for football fans to visit. 

Arsenal fans can arrive at various airports, all of which aren't too far away from the Parc des Princes and the city centre. An excellent transport system also helps away fans easily explore the city, taking in sights like the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Parc des Princes itself. 

Paris is known for its food, and travelling Gunners will not be short of restaurants and bars to visit while in the French capital.

Regarding policing, the French police came under severe scrutiny for their actions at the UEFA Champions League final in Paris between Liverpool and Real Madrid.

The majority of Liverpool fans felt they were treated with unnecessary force, while the match had to be delayed due to farcical entrance strategies.

Hopefully, English fans' experience in France will be better this time, with the French police having learnt some crucial lessons. Under the watchful eye of English supporters' organisations and UEFA, there should have been significant improvements.

For those that will be heading to the city for the game, check out our more detailed Parc des Princes matchday guide.

Arsenal lose 1-0 to PSG in their Champions League semi-final first leg, Ousmane Dembele scored the only goal

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Where to drink for Arsenal fans in Paris?

Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world, with so many things to do and see during the day and night. Arsenal fans won't get bored while exploring the city, and they'll have plenty of restaurants to choose from. With a selection of bars as well to either celebrate a famous win on the night or to drown their sorrows and think of what could have been. Here is a selection of pubs and restaurants that we recommend you check out while visiting Paris:

Frog XVI

This is a typical bar/pub that a travelling football fan would frequent. You can expect to watch a lot of football, drink a lot of beer, and interact with a lot of other football fans. This is quite a multicultural pub that happens to get a lot of visitors from around the world. This bar also has a good menu of food items you can have before reaching the stadium, which is around 10 minutes away by taxi.

Bar a Champagne Eiffel Tower

Technically, this cannot be classified as a pub as it is more of a destination to get fantastic champagne. After all, this is one of the few prerequisites a football fan can have when visiting Paris/France. Crucially, this place is only a metro ride or a taxi hop away from the ground. If you feel brisk, the stadium is around an hour away by foot. However, it would only take around ten minutes in a taxi.

Molitor Le Bar

This is a rooftop bar that offers excellent views of the stadium. Since it is part of a hotel, the bar also provides an excellent view of the hotel’s swimming pool. Other sites that can be seen while sipping a great beer are the Eiffel Tower, Roland Garros, and more. Molitor Le Bar gives a bird' s-eye view of the city while enjoying some brilliant food.

Where to watch football in Paris?

While the obvious answer is PSG’s home ground, the Parc des Princes, where Arsenal will play in their UEFA Champions League tie, there are other stadiums in the French capital worth visiting.

The Stade de France is in Paris and is the home of the French national football team. It is the largest football stadium in France, with a capacity of 81,338. The stadium was opened in 1998 and was used for the World Cup final in the same year when France hosted the tournament.

While PSG are the biggest show in town, it isn’t the only show. Paris FC play in the lower leagues of French football. Many football fans see them as the original club from Paris. They play at the Stade Sebastien Charlety, which was built in 1938 and has a capacity of 20,000. 

What will the PSG away section be like for Arsenal fans?

The Parc des Princes has four sections, the Nord, Est, Sud, and Ouest. Away fans are located in the northwest corner of the Parc des Princes, between the Tribune Auteuil and the Presidential Stand.

PSG away section view at the Parc des Prince stadium

The away end is often referred to as one of the best in Europe by rival fans, with the views of the pitch exceptional. There is a net cast on either side of the fans, which segregates them from the home fans, while there is only one bar and food place in the section.

How many Arsenal fans are going to Paris?

The total ticket allocation for the North London club is around 2,000, the same figure that both Liverpool and Aston Villa received in the earlier rounds of the competition.

How Arsenal fans can get to the Parc des Princes

The metro is the best option for getting to the Parc des Princes, as it is extremely quick and relatively cheap on the pocket. For those heading from the city centre, line 9 will take fans to the Parc des Princes without any issues. This line will lead to the Porte de Saint-Cloud, which is only five minutes away when walking from the stadium.

If you happen to take line 10, the station to get off would be Porte d’Auteuil or the South Bank of Paris – 10 minutes away from the ground on a walk.

The public transport is also well covered, with a lot of buses running to the stadium. The best options would be on buses 22, 62, and 72. All these buses would stop at the Porte de Saint-Cloud station, while one can get off at the Porte d’Auteuil by using buses 52 and 32. All these options have been very easy to catch, and you may also get a ride along with hardcore PSG ultras when taking the walk from the metro station.

Parc des Princes stadium tour: How to visit PSG’s ground

There are stadium tours organised by PSG regularly. The duration of a stadium tour lasts for just over an hour. It will provide access to stadium areas not usually seen, such as the conference room, trophy wall, changing room, and more. Due to the limited number of individuals admitted to a specific tour, booking the dates in advance is better. Each tour will cost €25, and audio/video guides are available. The tour is also available in German, Italian, Arabic, and more languages. The children's/seniors' rate is €15.

Parc des Princes tickets: How to watch a PSG game

If you want to watch PSG home matches, register as a member on the official PSG website. Once you have done that, you can purchase tickets for a game. It is advised to book tickets well in advance, as most games at the Parc des Princes eventually sell out, especially the big games against Marseille, Lyon, and Monaco.

FGG says: A massive game in Paris

Neither of these two sides have ever won the Champions League, but one of them will be heading to the final.

For the home side, this is an opportunity to eliminate their third English opponent of the tournament and, having already established a 1-0 lead in the tie, go into the game as massive favourites.

Arsenal, on the other hand, will be hoping to stage a comeback that goes down in history and gives them the opportunity to rectify the wrongs of 2006.