OPERATIONAL BRIEF: NANTES
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LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:02 AM
Nantes is average. Beer €5.00-€6.00. Inside Beaujoire: €6.00.
LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:08 AM
9°C | RAIN, OVERCAST
6°C - 12°C
LAST UPDATED: 13/03 8:01 PM
UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN NANTES
OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Stade de la Beaujoire
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Tram Line 1 to 'Beaujoire'. Direct from Station (Gare Nord). Free on matchdays inside 2h window.
Warning: Trams get FULL. Board early at 'Commerce' or 'Gare'.
Iconic curvy roof (35,000). Away fans in Corner (Tribune Erdre/Océane). Entrance Visiteurs via perimeter.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than A4
- Alcohol
- Megaphones
CRITICAL
Famous 'Brigade Loire' ultras create huge noise. Away view is good but distant (curve).
Exit routes & evacuation
Police escort to the ring road or tram station.
Exit via the dedicated 'Visiteurs' gates to the bus park.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Nantes Atlantique (NTE)
Transfer
Tan Air Shuttle (Navette) to Commerce (20 mins).
Tip
Airport is close to city.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Bouffay / Quartier Graslin. Medieval streets with bars. 'John McByrne' is an institution.
RECOMMENDED
Bouffay offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Place du Commerce
Main tram hub. Meeting point for drinks before heading to Beaujoire.
POLICE PROFILE
TENSE
Nantes ultras clash with police often. Use of tear gas (lacrymo) is not uncommon outside the designated away zone.