Stade du Hameau (French pronunciation: [stad dy a.mo]) is a versatile stadium and sports convention center located in Pau, France.

In 2017, the Stade du Hameau underwent a major transformation, enhancing its aesthetics with distinctive roofing on the North and East stands.

On that day, Papa Gallo Thiam achieved a notable feat by surpassing the French high jump record previously held by Georges Damitio, clearing 1.99 meters.

On December 26, 1951, the first international rugby league match took place at the stadium, where New Zealand's national team, the "Kiwis," defeated a selection of players from the Basque, Béarn, and Bigorre regions with a score of 32 to 12.

The stadium's use gradually shifted to accommodate various sports associations in Pau starting in 1954, as the city experienced economic growth with the exploitation of the Lacq gas field, following an agreement with the Ministry of Defense.

In early 1956, Colonel de Fornel died, and the "National Military Physical Training School" was relocated to Antibes shortly after.

Football-Club de Pau, established on May 16, 1959, became the first sports club to use the stadium from 1960 onwards, winning their inaugural match against Rochefort with a score of 5 to 1.

Stade du Hameau hosted matches, including one in November 1972 during the Rugby League World Cup between Great Britain and New Zealand, with an attendance of 8,000 spectators.

The stadium now has a "U" shape, and there are plans to add another stand to enclose it and create an oval, fulfilling Colonel de Fornel's vision from 1949.

With this newly renovated facility, Section Paloise entered a new era, increasing the number of seated places from 6,600 to 17,300 in less than three seasons, with a total capacity of 18,426 spectators.

[9] The first phase of the renovation began in December 2016, with the North stand being completed at the start of the 2017/2018 season, featuring three levels with private boxes, a reception area, and a brewery.

François Bayrou, the mayor of Pau, mentioned the possibility of adding the final side stand if Section Paloise had a successful season.

[12] One distinctive feature of the stadium is its outer protection with a double skin to limit wind exposure, enhancing spectator comfort and reducing wind-related disturbances during matches.

The renovation of Stade du Hameau makes it one of the most economical stadiums in France, with the cost of the works amounting to around 15 million euros, representing less than 2,000 € / seat.

In November 1972, Great Britain, coached by Jim Challinor beat New Zealand 43 to 13 in the 1972 Rugby League World Cup in front of 8,000 spectators.

During Pau FC's run in the French Cup 2019-2020, the club played its 2 home matches against Ligue 1 teams, Girondins de Bordeaux and PSG, beating the attendance record in football configuration with 16700 people.

In 2014, in front of 8,500 spectators, the French women's rugby team won the Grand Slam by beating Ireland in the last match of the Six Nations Tournament.

Initially inaugurated as the Stade Olympique du Hameau in 1949, it was later renamed the Colonel de Fornel Stadium in honor of its creator in 1957.

Lignières-Cassou expressed her desire, stating, "I have only one wish, that this stadium will live up to the ambitions of the professional club and that its renovation will be completed under the emblematic name of Paparemborde."