Stadium guide · Lorient, France
Stade du Moustoir.
Home of FC Lorient since 1959
FC Lorient's home since 1959 — Les Merlus, the Hake, named for the fish that has defined the Lorient fishing fleet's catch for centuries. The ground is owned by the city of Lorient rather than the club. UEFA Category Three classification. Stade du Moustoir is one of the more compact grounds in the French top flight and prides itself on a close, intense matchday atmosphere.
Capacity
16,000
Opened
1959
Postcode
56100
Stands
4
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History
About Stade du Moustoir
Stade du Moustoir opened in 1959 in central Lorient as the new home of FC Lorient, the southern Brittany port-city club. The ground was renamed Stade Yves-Allainmat in 1985 in honour of the former mayor of Lorient who had been instrumental in the stadium's development, before reverting to its original name Stade du Moustoir in 2010. Successive refurbishments — most substantially in the early 2010s — lifted capacity to approximately 16,000 in the current configuration. The compact ground sits within walking distance of Lorient's city centre and the SNCF station, and is one of the smaller top-flight French stadiums. FC Lorient have used the ground continuously since 1959, including through the club's Ligue 1 era under coaches Christian Gourcuff and Jean-Claude Le Roy.
Seating layout
Stade du Moustoir seating plan & capacity
Stade du Moustoir is a compact, complete bowl with corner stands filled in during the 2010s refurbishment. The Tribune Nord is the loudest section. The Tribune Bretagne lower midfield offers the best sight-lines. Because the ground is small, the seating bowl sits close to the pitch and crowd noise carries efficiently.
Tribune Bretagne (Main Stand)
Side stand along the touchline, two tiers. Houses the directors' box, the players' tunnel and the main press tribune.
Tribune Atlantique
Side stand opposite the Bretagne, two tiers. Includes the main hospitality areas.
Tribune Nord (North End)
Behind the north goal — the spiritual home of FC Lorient's most vocal support, including the Merlus Ultras and the Lorient supporters' groupings.
Tribune Sud (South End)
Behind the south goal. Houses the away allocation in a corner section for Ligue 1 fixtures.
Getting there
How to get to Stade du Moustoir
Stade du Moustoir is at 56100, Lorient, France. Match-day travel is busiest from 90 minutes before kick-off — plan to arrive earlier than the gates open if you want to avoid queues.
- Train
- Lorient SNCF station is roughly a 15-minute walk to the south of the ground. TGV services run from Paris Montparnasse (3 hours) and Rennes (90 minutes).
- Bus
- CTRL bus routes 1, 2 and 3 stop near the stadium on matchdays.
- Walk
- From Lorient city centre via Rue Maréchal Foch: roughly 10-15 minutes on foot.
- Drive
- From the N165 expressway, take exit 22 (Lorient-Centre) and follow signs to the stadium.
- Parking
- Limited matchday parking around the stadium; the Place Alsace-Lorraine and the SNCF station car parks are the most reliable matchday options.
Behind the scenes
Stade du Moustoir stadium tour
FC Lorient offer guided tours of Stade du Moustoir on selected non-matchdays, covering the dressing rooms, players' tunnel and pitchside. Bookable through the official FC Lorient website.
On match-day
Match-day at Stade du Moustoir
Gates open 90 minutes before kick-off. The loudest atmosphere is in the Tribune Nord. The Breton derby with Stade Rennais and the Ligue 1 visits of Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille are the loudest fixtures of the season. Concessions accept cash and card.
Stadium facts
Stade du Moustoir key facts
- Stade du Moustoir has a capacity of approximately 16,000 — one of the smallest grounds in Ligue 1.
- Opened in 1959 as Stade du Moustoir; renamed Stade Yves-Allainmat in 1985; reverted to Stade du Moustoir in 2010.
- FC Lorient have played their home fixtures at the ground continuously since 1959.
- Owned by the city of Lorient rather than the club itself.
- Compact bowl design keeps the seating close to the pitch — a defining feature of the matchday atmosphere.
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Beyond match-days
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FAQ
Stade du Moustoir — frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of Stade du Moustoir?
Stade du Moustoir has a capacity of 16,000 and is the home of FC Lorient. The ground first opened in 1959.
Where is Stade du Moustoir?
Stade du Moustoir is in Lorient, France. The postcode is 56100. The most common transit option is Lorient SNCF station is roughly a 15-minute walk to the south of the ground. TGV services run from Paris Montparnasse (3 hours) and Rennes (90 minutes)..
What stands does Stade du Moustoir have?
Stade du Moustoir has 4 stands: Tribune Bretagne (Main Stand), Tribune Atlantique, Tribune Nord (North End), Tribune Sud (South End).
What is the postcode for Stade du Moustoir?
The postcode for Stade du Moustoir is 56100. Lorient, France.
Where can I park at Stade du Moustoir?
Limited matchday parking around the stadium; the Place Alsace-Lorraine and the SNCF station car parks are the most reliable matchday options.
Are there Stade du Moustoir stadium tours?
FC Lorient offer guided tours of Stade du Moustoir on selected non-matchdays, covering the dressing rooms, players' tunnel and pitchside. Bookable through the official FC Lorient website.
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