Roland Garros French Open Tennis Tournament

Hop on the train to Paris to see the tennis at the Roland Garros French Open. Here are some useful tips beforehand, and the service is ace…

Watching tennis at the Roland Garros French Open Tennis Tournament
Tickets to watch the tennis at the Roland Garros French Open can be hard to come by. The ballot on the official website ends in mid-March. During the tournament, get up early and queue at Roland Garros for grounds passes, or in the afternoon for “Visiteurs du soir” tickets, which provide all-court access for the rest of the day. Just before the tennis begins, get up close to the stars on the Charity Day or at the qualifiers.

Getting to the stadium for the Roland Garros French Open Tennis Tournament
The Roland Garros French Open takes place on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne woods in the chic 16th arrondissement. Take the Metro to Porte d'Auteuil (line 10), Michel-Ange Auteuil, Michel-Ange Molitor or Porte de Saint-Cloud (line 9). Buses 22, 32, 52, 62, 72, 123 and 241 all stop nearby. If you’re coming to the Roland Garros French Open by car, car parks charge €15-€25 per day, and there’s a shuttle bus to Roland Garros.

Eat and drink at the Roland Garros French Open Tennis Tournament
Visitors to the French Open at Roland Garros have plenty of eating options, from the catering points dotted all around the stadium, right up to the Roland-Garros gardens and La Terrasse, with 700 seats between them. If they all seem a bit pricey, there are four supermarkets within a mile of Roland Garros.

Summer sunshine at the Roland Garros French Open Tennis Tournament
For a break from the French Open tennis, the Serres d’Auteil greenhouses and the huge Bois de Boulogne, once a royal hunting ground, are both close to Roland Garros. Away from the tennis action at the French Open, it’s only a short hop on the RER to Louis XIV’s magnificent Chateau de Versailles (just 23km outside the city).

Discover Paris at the Roland Garros French Open Tennis Tournament
Don’t miss out on a spot of sightseeing during the Roland Garros French Open. Take a few hours’ break from the tennis tournament to gaze down on the city from the Eiffel Tower. Art lovers can enjoy the extensive Impressionist collection at the Musée d’Orsay. Both are close by in the 7th arrondissement.

Useful items at the Roland Garros French Open Tennis Tournament
The summer sun on the hot clay at the Roland Garros French Open can be blistering. Take sun-cream, a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and plenty of water, and if you want to save money, remember your packed lunch.

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