Paul Constans Gymnasium
A brand new sports complex recently opened in september 2022.

High level of equipment and versatility with 3,000m² available.

Facilities allowing specifically badminton tournaments at national level (13 officially recognised courts)

Facilities adjacent to a college with running track, weights room and cross-training room.
The Sports Complex Paul Constans is situated at Montluçon in the geographical center of France.

Access is easy by the train to the station at Montluçon or via the motorway Paris – Clermont Ferrand.

There are of course many hotelsand bed and board available in the area with other sports complexs such as the Centre Aqualudique useful for your preparations.

The town center is very close with a hospital and many other services.

There are  also the historical aspects of the town and surrounding area which may be of interest for your delegations,(Medieval Town center of Montluçon with the Chateau of the 'Ducs de Bourbons').
Despite the recent opening this sports complex has already received the national 'Toyota badminton tournament' (nov.2022) and two inter-regional events (dec.2022).
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