Clairefontaine: Guided Tour of the French National Football Center (CNF)

Walk through the gates of French football’s most famous training ground and see where Les Bleus prepare for everything from international fixtures to football’s biggest tournaments.

Getting started

Arrive at the French National Football Center in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines with a valid photo ID. Visitor and vehicle security checks take place before entry. Meet your guide and stay with the group throughout the tour; independent access around the site is not permitted.

What to expect

Clairefontaine

Opened in 1988, Clairefontaine is the historic training center of France’s national football teams and a hub for elite training, recovery, and player development.

Features

• The château: Enter one of the center’s most recognizable spaces and discover the setting associated with generations of French national-team players.

• Training facilities: See the pitches and sporting infrastructure where the national teams train and prepare for major competitions.

• Behind the scenes: Learn how physical conditioning, recovery, medical support, technology, and mental preparation come together at an elite football center.

• Football heritage: Visit spaces dedicated to French football history and hear stories and anecdotes that connect Clairefontaine with generations of players.

• Museum: Explore the center’s museum space for another look at the history and identity of French football.