article_snippet: Stade de France, Saint-Denis .
article_snippet: It was the first time France had been crowned world champions but it later transpired much of the drama had already happened, out of view of the many millions of TV viewers worldwide.
article_snippet: The whole squad had lunch at the Chateau de Grande Romaine, just outside Paris then returned to The whole squad rooms.
article_snippet: France players celebrate with the World Cup trophy as France players won the great competition on home soil .
article_snippet: France manager Aime Jacquet holds up the World Cup trophy and is surrounded by the world's media .
article_snippet: The front page of French newspaper  L'Equipe ahead of France vs Brazil friendly on Thursday .