Roland Garros Tenniseum

The French Open championship is one of the most prestigious clay court tournaments in tennis. It is the second Grand Slam event of the year, traditionally scheduled for two weeks beginning at the end of May.There are many opportunities to watch French Open tennis on TV. It’s a once in a lifetime chance to actually go there in person. If you’re ever in Paris, just after you visit the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, you must stop by and walk the grounds of Roland Garros. It is a magnificent venue, as is much of Paris, for which pictures do no justice.Not only does Roland Garros host the French Open tennis tournament, but there is a little-known surprise waiting for those who visit in person – the Tenniseum. This modern multi-media tennis museum and library is an absolute “must see” for all tennis fans worldwide. Paris is rich in history, as is Roland Garros, and this is reflected in the Tenniseum displays and collections. There is a wealth of tennis facts and artifacts here, such as the amazing story of Rene Lacoste and the four muskateers, as well as the floor-to-ceiling display cases holding decades of tennis racquets. There are also numerous modern high-tech and interactive displays with over 4,400 hours of archived match highlights, interviews and catalogues.As part of your visit to Roland Garros and the Tenniseum, you must take the guided behind the scenes tour of the grounds. You will see the players locker room, media center, and actually walk out onto court Philippe Chartrier. Viewing this in person gives you a completely different perspective than what you will ever seen on TV. This guided tour is also the only way to view some of these player-only areas.After touring the grounds of Roland Garros, you will have a much deeper understanding and appreciation of the history and honor associated with this venue. The museum was inaugurated on May 25, 2003 prior to the 2003 French Open tournament. It consists of a permanent exhibition room, a multimedia centre, two rooms for temporary exhibitions, and a media library. Tours are given daily in English and French, and last about an hour. If you’re ever in Paris, be sure to visit Roland Garros and the Tenniseum. It's a tennis fan's dream come true.

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