Drop off point confusing. Ran out of sandwiches by 12:30pm. Chips only.
Great facility
Very bad crowd managing
Firstly when we arrived we had to wait for 1.5 hours before we were allowed into grounds/stadium for night game on Court Philippe Chatrier even though it tells you that you can arrive for 615pm and you can be admitted to walk around, eat and shop so why keep us outside Stadium??
After the afternoon games, the evening game spectators waiting outside Court Philippe Chatrier there were no officials directing crowds out and around stadium. We were outside in rain waiting to get into court for 2 hours and were pushed & shoved and bad mouthed by people coming out from afternoon games The French were shouting at us and I had a friend who suffered with Multiple Schlerosis and was pushed non stop It was her first visit and I was very embarrassed. I have gone to Roland Garros 14 years and always enjoy but not this year
Also not enough food as they had run out
No milk for tea, no sandwiches
Very badly managed for the crowds they were expecting.
Was very disappointed.
Not happy.
Irish Fan
Spent a day at the French Open for 2019. The tennis was good but was a shame it rained and quite literally dampened the atmosphere and delayed some of the games. I heard in 2020 they will have a new stadium roof to prevent rain delays which is good, but they also need more coverings for people not seated in the main stadium for poor weather. I know they can't control the weather and it's an outdoor event and think in dry conditions would have made it a 5* event.
Been here twice now - LOVE IT! You can feel the history! The venue is not huge but a great atmosphere. Have been lucky enough to see Federer and Nadal in the past, so amazing to watch first hand. Lots of fun games on the outside courts but book into a stadium if you want a better chance of seeing some of the top seeded men and women players.
Tip: the cloakroom is outside the venue but you may not be allowed back in after you exit so make sure you take everything you need before using it.
I visited French Open a couple of years ago. Arrived by metro, which was nice and easy. Security is very thorough, but still efficient and understandable for the benefit of everyone. The earlier you arrive, the quicker you get through.
It was very hot when in the sunshine with no shade in the seats so make sure you bring hat, sunglasses, sun cream, and remember to drink lots of water. Plenty of food options, but you can also bring your own lunch if preferred - small bags are allowed.
Overall a wonderful venue and great tennis. I would recommend for anyone.
Went in 2019 and had a really great day. The venue is special and the live tennis was spectacular. We got to see Nadal on clay court so could not have asked for more!
Event is well-organised and the staff were helpful. Also free WiFi in the grounds. Queues to toilets were quite long and not in great condition and think there could be more quality food options (it is France after all!!), but these are minor gripes on a great experience.