Legendary stadiums, international tournaments, a hugely popular half marathon: sports events in Boulogne-Billancourt and across western Paris keep the city busy all year round. A family-run 3-star hotel on rue Victor-Griffuelhes, the Bijou Hôtel Paris Boulogne puts you just minutes from the Parc des Princes, Roland-Garros, the Stade Jean-Bouin, and La Seine Musicale.
Whether you are coming to cheer on your club, run a race, watch a top-level match, or catch a concert, you will enjoy a renovated room, breakfast served from 7 a.m. on weekdays, and a bilingual front desk open 24/7. After the game, the experience carries on simply, between the patio tucked away at the back of the hotel and L’Écrin, the hotel bar, open until midnight to replay every moment of the match. Here is our guide to the venues and upcoming sports events worth adding to your plans.
From September through the December holidays, then from spring into summer, the calendar of sporting events in the Hauts-de-Seine and the 16th arrondissement of Paris barely pauses, and there is always something happening. The French football championship and European cup nights at the Parc des Princes, top-level rugby at Jean-Bouin, clay-court tennis and a major padel tournament at Roland-Garros, a road race along the Seine in November: every discipline has its venue, every crowd its event.
These major sports events bring together fans, families, and young enthusiasts from across the Paris Region, France, and Europe, and the city also offers plenty of ways to stay active: padel, swimming, fitness, a whole variety of sports activities within walking distance of the hotel.
Porte de Saint-Cloud station, right next to the stadium, is just one metro stop from the hotel on line 9. Home of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the Parc des Princes welcomes more than 47,000 spectators for Ligue 1 matches, France’s top-flight championship, and big European nights. The best time to soak it in: arrive early, as the atmosphere builds around the stadium.
Hotel near the Parc des Princes
Now one of the most popular racket sports around, padel has set up shop on the very street where the hotel stands. Since September 2025, the former ice skating rink at 1 rue Victor-Griffuelhes, once home to ice hockey and figure skating and a landmark of local sport, has housed a 4Padel center with seven courts. It is a great idea for a game with colleagues, friends, or family before heading to a match in Paris. Spectators, meanwhile, meet every September at the Stade Roland-Garros for the Alpine Paris Major Premier Padel, where the best professional players on the international tour compete. The 2026 edition was held from September 6 to 13; check dates for the next edition on the official website.
The padel Major at Roland-Garros
A short walk from the hotel, on rue du Vieux-Pont-de-Sèvres, the municipal swimming pool of Boulogne-Billancourt is open to the public all year round. A 25-meter competition pool, a leisure pool that extends partly outdoors, a slide and a paddling pool for the kids, a fitness area with cardio training equipment, and a wellness area.
Opened in 1937, the Stade Pierre-de-Coubertin is an indoor multi-sport arena with around 4,000 seats, a few minutes from the hotel. Basketball, volleyball, handball, and international fencing tournaments follow one another here, often with French national teams and top athletes on the bill.
About 1 to 2 km from the hotel, the Stade Roland-Garros hosts the clay-court Grand Slam tournament every spring, in front of people from France, Europe, and around the world. The 2027 edition will take place from May 17 to June 6, qualifying rounds included, around Court Philippe-Chatrier and its roughly 15,000 seats; buy tickets through the tournament’s official ticketing platform. To reach Porte d’Auteuil, allow about 8 minutes by car, 15 minutes by bus, or a 25-minute walk through the streets of Boulogne.
Organized by the Athletic Club de Boulogne-Billancourt (ACBB) with the city and the support of the Île-de-France Region, the Boulogne-Billancourt Half Marathon (Semi-marathon de Boulogne-Billancourt) celebrates its 29th edition on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Around 13,000 runners are expected for one of the most popular races in France, an autumn classic whose flat route, certified by the French Athletics Federation, follows the Seine before crossing the Bois de Boulogne. Whether you are chasing a personal best or running your first half marathon, the finish line awaits in front of city hall. Practical detail: the race starts on avenue Victor-Hugo, near the hotel. The 2026 edition is sold out; all information on registration for the next edition and live results tracking is available on the race’s official website.
Right next to the Parc des Princes, the Stade Jean-Bouin runs to the rhythm of two resident clubs: Paris FC, now playing its second consecutive season in Ligue 1 in 2026-27, and Stade Français Paris, one of the historic clubs of French rugby. With nearly 20,000 seats and stands close to the field, the stadium offers a unique experience, right on top of the game.
When the final whistle blows, the evening is only just beginning. A few minutes from the hotel, on the former site of the Renault car factories, La Seine Musicale draws music lovers to its concerts and live entertainment. For a breath of nature, the Hippodrome de ParisLongchamp blends horse racing tradition with open-air festivals. Two landmark venues and two moods, perfect for rounding off a sports getaway with a cultural night out or a day in the fresh air.
Back at the Bijou Hôtel, just minutes away, enjoy a nightcap at L’Écrin, open until midnight, before settling into the calm of a renovated room.
Set on the downstream tip of Île Seguin, La Seine Musicale has established itself since opening in 2017 as one of the major cultural hubs of western Paris. Designed by architects Shigeru Ban and Jean de Gastines, it is recognizable from afar by its egg-shaped auditorium, wrapped in a lattice of timber and glass, and by its large sail of solar panels that follows the sun. Inside, two halls share the program. The Auditorium, with about 1,150 seats, focuses on classical music. La Grande Seine welcomes up to 6,000 spectators for concerts, musicals, ballet, and major shows. Don’t miss the rooftop garden, more than 7,000 square meters of greenery above the river, ideal before a concert. The venue is about a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
In the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, north of the hotel, the Hippodrome de ParisLongchamp ranks among the great horse racing venues of the world. Every first Sunday in October, it hosts the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, created in 1920, which brings together the finest racehorses and spectators from across Europe. Fully redesigned by architect Dominique Perrault and reopened in spring 2018, the site is organized around a 160-meter grandstand inspired by the lines of a galloping thoroughbred, its facade echoing autumn colors. Between race days, the racecourse becomes an open-air stage. It hosts the Solidays music festival every June, along with concerts and outdoor events. It makes a great outing with family or friends, easily combined with a walk in the Bois de Boulogne.
Looking for a well-connected hotel to follow sports competitions under the best conditions? At 15 rue Victor-Griffuelhes, the Bijou Hôtel makes every event day easier. Marcel-Sembat metro station (line 9) is 300 meters away via exit 4, “Quatre Cheminées,” and Billancourt station also serves the neighborhood. Buses 42 and 123 stop next to the hotel, a Vélib’ bike-share station is 100 meters away, and the Musée de Sèvres stop on the T2 tram line, within walking distance, takes you to La Défense. If you are driving, the simplest solution is the Indigo Boulogne-Billancourt Marché public parking garage, secure and open 24/7, right across the street: all the practical details are on our page about our hotel with parking in Boulogne-Billancourt. One tip about the half marathon: plan for the traffic and parking ban along the route, from midnight to 4 p.m., and ideally arrive the day before.
A Ligue 1 match to share with your customers, a team running the half marathon, a team-building session on the nearby padel courts: the season is full of ideas for bringing your people together. The Bijou Hôtel supports these company projects with a flexible meeting room and a coworking space, as well as the option of booking the bar and patio for an evening party. Workshop, training session, product launch, or internal communication event: our team helps you organize the hospitality side, from the meeting to the evening, and offers room rental in Boulogne-Billancourt suited to small groups. Discover our seminar packages in Boulogne-Billancourt, then contact the front desk to share your plan and create a tailor-made professional event.
The Bijou Hôtel’s 47 rooms, renovated in shades of blue and sand, combine quality French bedding, double glazing, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Each category suits a different traveler: the Solo for the runner traveling alone, the Twin Supérieure (Superior Twin) with its two beds for training partners, and the Familiale (Family Room) for fans traveling as a group of four, two adults and two children under 12.
In the morning, the soft-green breakfast room serves a buffet of French products, with pastries and bread delivered by a local artisan baker: just what you need to fuel up before the start of a race. In the evening, L’Écrin bar, which opens onto the inner patio, is the place for post-game conversations over a signature cocktail or a craft beer. Whatever room category you choose, the bilingual front desk, your point of contact 24/7, the luggage storage, and flexible arrival times adapt to your schedule.
Beyond the major events, Boulogne-Billancourt is a city closely tied to sport, within the Grand Paris Seine Ouest area alongside Issy-les-Moulineaux. The ACBB, the city’s historic multi-sport club and a pillar of sports in Boulogne, keeps many disciplines alive, while the École municipale des sports (municipal sports school) introduces children to sport. Local sports clubs and studios, offering everything from yoga and Pilates to boxing, round out the options for longer stays, while boulevard Jean-Jaurès and the Les Passages shopping center are ideal for a shopping break. To plan the rest of your visit, our guide to things to do in Boulogne-Billancourt gathers our favorite local spots.
There are race mornings when you walk across the city to the starting line, and match nights when you come back hoarse from cheering. The Bijou Hôtel welcomes these memories with warmth. Book on our official website to get the best rate guaranteed, on average up to 15% less, discover our exclusive offers, and enjoy a room upgrade subject to availability.
The Boulogne-Billancourt Half Marathon in November, PSG matches at the Parc des Princes, Paris FC and Stade Français games at Jean-Bouin, the Roland-Garros tournament in spring, and the Paris padel Major in September are among the highlights, all easily reached from the Bijou Hôtel.
The 29th edition takes place on Sunday, November 15, 2026, with around 13,000 runners expected. The route follows the Seine, then crosses the Bois de Boulogne. The race is sold out. The start, on avenue Victor-Hugo, is near the Bijou Hôtel, so there is no early-morning commute.
The stadium is about 1 to 2 km from the hotel. Allow about 8 minutes by car, 15 minutes by bus, or a 25-minute walk through the streets of Boulogne toward Auteuil. The front desk, available 24/7, can also help you book a taxi or a ride-hailing car.
The Indigo Boulogne-Billancourt Marché public parking garage, across from the hotel at 150 rue du Vieux-Pont-de-Sèvres, is secure and open 24/7. It is a paid facility, independent of the hotel. On half marathon day, traffic is banned along the route, so it is best to arrive the day before.
The buffet is served from 7 to 10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on weekends. Pastries and bread from a local artisan baker, cheese, cold cuts, fruit, and juice await you in one of the two lounges, in your room, or on the patio when the sun is out.
Yes. A seven-court padel center occupies the former ice rink on the same street as the hotel, and the Boulogne-Billancourt municipal swimming pool, with its 25-meter pool and fitness area, is a short walk away. The Bois de Boulogne, to the north, is also great for running.
