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Stade Nungesser

Coordinates: 50°20′56″N 3°31′37″E / 50.348925°N 3.526847°E / 50.348925; 3.526847
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LocationQuartier Nungesser
Valenciennes
OwnerValenciennes Métropole
OperatorValenciennes Métropole
CapacityFootball: 16,457
Construction
Built1930
Opened1930
Closed29 May 2011
Demolished2012
Tenants
Valenciennes FC

Stade Nungesser was a multi-use stadium in Valenciennes, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and was the home stadium of Valenciennes FC through the 2010–11 season. The stadium is able to hold 16,457 people and was built in 1930. It was replaced as VAFC's main ground by the Stade du Hainaut in July 2011.

The stadium is named after the ace pilot Charles Nungesser, who was born in Valenciennes.

50°20′56″N 3°31′37″E / 50.348925°N 3.526847°E / 50.348925; 3.526847