Practical information for visiting Clairefontaine
Everything you need to know before visiting Clairefontaine
Discover all the essential information you need to plan your guided tour of Clairefontaine, including opening hours, duration, access, visiting conditions, and on-site services at the National Football Center.
Here is all the essential information for organizing your guided tour of Clairefontaine, home of the National Football Center.
Can you visit Clairefontaine?
Yes, Clairefontaine can only be visited through official guided tours.
Cultival is the official agency organizing visits to the National Football Center, providing the public with access to this iconic site, which is usually reserved for the French national football teams and professional football players.
What can you see during the guided tour of Clairefontaine?
During the guided tour, visitors will discover the iconic areas of Clairefontaine, at the heart of the National Football Center: the château, training pitches, sports facilities, and the museum.
Throughout the visit, guests gain access to the behind-the-scenes of the preparation of Les Bleus in a place where history, discipline, and performance define French football excellence.
Is Clairefontaine the training center of the French national team?
Yes. Clairefontaine is the historic training center of the French national football teams. It is here that Les Bleus gather and prepare ahead of major international competitions such as the World Cup and the European Championship.
Tour duration
The guided tour of Clairefontaine lasts approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes and is led by an expert guide passionate about football, who shares insights, history, and key explanations about this legendary site. Including welcome, tour, and departure, visitors should plan to spend around 2 hours and 30 minutes on site. After the visit, it is not possible to remain on the site, as Clairefontaine is an active training and working environment. However, visitors may extend their trip with a walk in the Rambouillet Forest or a visit to the town of Rambouillet and its surroundings.
Opening times and tour slots
Guided tours are generally offered at the following time slots (subject to change): 9:30 am – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The exact schedule is available on the online booking.
Recommended age
The guided tour of Clairefontaine is recommended for visitors aged 7 and over. It is suitable for football fans, families, curious visitors, and sports enthusiasts wishing to discover a major site of French sporting heritage.
Accessibility (PRM)
The Clairefontaine site is not yet fully accessible to visitors with reduced mobility (PRM) due to architectural constraints.
This applies particularly in the château's reception rooms, but does not affect the outdoor areas or the museum.
Bags, luggage, and cloakroom
There is no cloakroom on site. Large bags and suitcases are not permitted inside the site.
On-site services
An official shop is accessible at the end of the visit, offering products and souvenirs in the colors of the National Football Center and the French national team. Located within a vast natural estate, the site also encourages visitors to enjoy the Rambouillet Forest and the surrounding areas after the tour.
Offers for companies and tourism professionals
Dedicated offers may be available for companies and tourism professionals.
For specific requests, please contact Cultival directly:
- for tourism professionals: pro@cultival.fr
- for companies and associations: entreprise@cultival.fr
Getting to Clairefontaine
Address: Centre National du Football Chemin des Bruyères 78120 Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines, France
- By car: access via the Hidalgo car park, located in immediate proximity to the site.
- By public transport: Train line N from Paris Montparnasse to Rambouillet Or TER trains towards Chartres or Le Mans, stop at Rambouillet. Then bus 5334, stop Montjoie (approx. 4-minute walk to the National Football Center).
Important information before your visit
- A valid form of identification is required to access the site.
- Personal information must be accurately provided at the time of booking.
- Access to Clairefontaine is strictly regulated for security reasons.
- Any failure to comply with the instructions given by the tour guide, as well as any behavior that disrupts the smooth running of the visit, will result in removal from the site.
- Advance booking is mandatory. There is no ticket office on site.
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