OPERATIONAL BRIEF: ANGERS
France is a Schengen member. EU citizens need a valid ID/Passport. Non-EU visitors need a passport valid for 3 months. ETIAS required from late 2026. Carry ID.
LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:02 AM
Angers is a student city. Pints cost €5.00–€7.00. Inside Stade Raymond Kopa, beer is approx €6.00.
LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:07 AM
9°C | RAIN, OVERCAST
6.4°C - 12°C
LAST UPDATED: 13/03 8:00 PM
UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN ANGERS
OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Stade Raymond Kopa
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Walking from the center takes 20-30 mins. Bus Line 12 ('Stade Raymond Kopa') or Line 9 ('Coubertin') are best.
Warning: The stadium is in a residential area. Parking is very difficult; avoid driving to the ground.
Away fans are in the dedicated visitor stand (Tribune Visiteurs) accessed via Entrance 5 (Accès 5) on BD Pierre de Coubertin.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than A4
- Pyrotechnics
- Megaphones
- Glass bottles
CRITICAL
Standard LFP rules apply. Strict searches. Netting is in front of the away end. Facilities are functional but basic.
Exit routes & evacuation
Exit via Accès 5 and follow the residential paths back towards the city center.
Emergency exits are marked. In an emergency, follow steward instructions towards the open gates leading to BD Coubertin.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Nantes Atlantique (NTE)
Transfer
Angers is 1h by train from Nantes. TGV from Paris CDG takes 2.5h.
Tip
The TGV directly from Paris or Nantes is the fastest route.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Place du Ralliement is the city center hub. The Doutre district across the river is historic and great for local bars.
RECOMMENDED
Place du Ralliement offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Place du Ralliement
The main square. Fans gather here and can easily walk or take the bus (approx 10 mins) to the stadium.
POLICE PROFILE
STANDARD
French police are okay with compliant fans but strict on unauthorized pyro. Follow instructions at the entrance.