Stade Grimonprez Jooris
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Stade Grimonprez-Jooris is a multi-purpose stadium in Lille, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium is able to hold 21,180 people and was built in 1975. It was the home of Lille OSC until 2004 when they moved to Stadium Lille-Metropole. The original plan was the Grimonprez Jooris was to be redeveloped to a 32,000 seat stadium. However, it was decided this wouldn't be the best solution. Currently, Lille are looking at Stade Borne de l'Espoir as their future permanent home.
Coordinates: 50°38′40.39″N 3°2′49.10″E / 50.6445528°N 3.0469722°E
