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Stade Toulousain- final: but why do supporters gather in rue Princesse during each final in ?

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For several seasons, fans have been converging, each time they “go up to the capital”, towards this small Parisian street located in the heart of the Saint-Germain-des-Près district.

“My Paupiette, will you marry me?” Lu, this Saturday, June 17 at midday, on a sign carried by a supporter of Stade Toulousain, alongside Ovalion, the lion mascot of the red and black club. An image, which depicts the good-natured atmosphere that reigns, for the time being, in a narrow street in the 6th arrondissement of , rue Princesse.

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– Stade Toulousain (@StadeToulousain)

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In recent hours, it has been copiously adorned with red and black, the colors of the Haut-Garonne club. Indeed, the supporters of the Stade Toulousain have, as tradition, invested it to celebrate their rugby club which is playing this Saturday evening June 17 the final of the Top 14 against La Rochelle.

Stadium fans have indeed chosen this street, located in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Près, as a meeting place during each of the “climbs” to the capital, for the finals. But why ?

It’s off to a strong start on rue Princesse! We are waiting for you there #FamilyST ❤️? pic.twitter.com/MA6c5tmJDq

– Stade Toulousain (@StadeToulousain)

The reason is simple: rue Princesse is one of the Parisian “thirst streets”. And very often, “rugby” aficionados find themselves in this opulent environment, renowned for attracting a wealthy population.

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The Stadium began to take up residence there in 2019, during the final against Clermont, on the proposal of President Didier Lacroix. The latter will also be passing through this afternoon, around 3 p.m.

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