Comfort’s Guide To Touring: The 2023 French Rugby World Cup

Why just watch the Rugby World Cup when you can embark on a motorhome or campervan adventure and follow the action in person! Now that the Rugby World Cup has finally kicked off, we’ve put together a guide for all those with the rugby spirit voyaging through France!

Where will England be playing?

9/09/23 – ENGLAND vs ARGENTINA – Stade de Marseille, Marseille

17/09/23 – ENGLAND vs JAPAN – Stade de Nice, Nice

23/09/23 – ENGLAND vs CHILE- Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille

07/10/23 – ENGLAND vs SAMOA – Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille  

Spots to visit:

To make the most of your time travelling when you’re in each city, we’ve put together a list of interesting spots to visit when you’re not watching the game!

SAINT DENIS

Saint-Denis Cathedral

Get a taste of stunning French gothic architecture at Saint-Denis Cathedral! Located in the northern suburbs of Paris, witness the innovative design features consisting of portals, ribbed vaulting forming pointed arches and intricate stained glass window designs that defined the gothic era and dominated Mediaeval Europe!

 

La Galerie Dior

If you’re an enthusiast of Parisian Haute Couture you’ll love La Galerie Dior! Learn the history of Christian Dior, one of the 20^th century’s most influential fashion designers and immerse yourself into a world of art and high fashion!

SAINT- ÉTIENNE

Musee d’Art e d’Industrie

The Musee d’Art e d’Industrie is an institution of innovation and industry! Learn the history and production of varying collections including the world’s largest ribbons collection, early protypes of the bicycle, and a large weapons and arms collection!

 

Saint- Étienne Mining Museum

Visit the unique Saint- Étienne mining museum! The museum housed in a former coal mine offers the unique opportunity to explore the region’s rich history with coal mining including experiencing going into an underground reconstructed mining tunnel.

 

BORDEAUX

Wine and Cheese tour

Go on the wine & cheese pairing experience and explore diverse wine palettes and unique cheddars and learn from the experts on the perfect pairings! The experience offers a cheese cellar with over 100 cheeses and a taste of the region’s most typical wines.

 

Base Sous-Marine

This building has a fascinating history, initially being used as a submarine base during WWII. This huge bunker is now home to a variety of art, photography, cultural displays, and is even used as a music venue!

 

MARSEILLE

Old Port Beach

If the weather’s nice why not take a trip to Old Port Beach! This sandy Mediterranean spot is the perfect tranquil place to wind down and sunbathe after the excitement and rush of watching a rugby game.

 

Parc National Des Calanques

Discover Marseille’s picturesque haven of nature, renowned for its rugged limestones, rich biodiversity and crystal-clear waters perfect for swimming! Visitors can enjoy the scenic hiking trails and take in all the beauty the national park has to offer, and for those who are more daring, the rocky coastlines are a rock climbers’ paradise!

 

TOULOUSE

Musee des Augustins

Originally an Augustinian convent, this rich cultural treasure trove is made up of a vast collection of religious paintings, sculptures, and contemporary works ranging from the middle ages to the 19^th century providing an exciting journey through history.

 

Annecy Vieux Quartier Flea Market

This bustling market is perfect for antique collectors, art enthusiasts and bargain hunters! Explore the cobbled streets lined with stalls of all varieties and see what treasures you can find.

 

LILLE

Lille Zoo

Observe playful primates, exotic birds and scaley serpents at Lille Zoo. This captivating destination is the perfect place for animal lovers and nature enthusiasts to explore. Witness and learn about a large variety of animals and watch them thrive in their natural environments! This is a fun and informative day out for all the family!

 

NICE

Promenade des Anglais

Built by wealthy English aristocracy who would escape to Nice to get away from the harsh English winters, Promenade des Anglais or “La Prom” is the perfect place to take a stroll. The 3-mile paved walkway has amazing views of the beach front and is the perfect way to get around and explore what Nice has to offer!

NANTES

Notre-Dame de Bon-Port

Visit the Roman Catholic Basilica Notre-Dame de Bon-Port! This awe-inspiring church has breath taking views, especially its large domed ceiling which is lined with intricate stained class and historical paintings; it’s sure to be a sight that will take your breath away!

 

LYON

Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse

Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse is any foodies dream! This diverse food market will take you on a culinary journey, with a wide range of vendors selling products from ‘fruits and vegetables, dried meats, poultry, truffles, spices, flowers and more;’ this is a culinary delight you won’t want to miss!

 

Rugby Villages:

Can’t get tickets to a certain game, why not visit a rugby village! Each rugby village is equipped with a large screen so fans can watch the game as well as offering a range of different activities for each village; these range from DJ sets, karaoke and music events, to quizzes, face painting and photobooths so you’re sure to find something for everyone!

There are rugby villages set up in the following places:

Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Nice, Paris, Saint-Denis, Saint-Étienne, Toulouse

 

Nearby Campsite in each city

SAINT DENIS

• Camping Les Rives de Paris
• Camping Paris Est
• Camping De Paris
• Huttopia Vallouise

SAINT-ÉTIENNE

• Bel’Epoque Du pilat
• Camping La Belle Etoile

BORDEAUX

• Du Lac Le Village
• Caravan Beau Soleil
• Camping Le Grain

MARSEILLE

• Camping Garlaban

TOULOUSE

• Camping de Toullouse
• Camping De La Bouriette

LILLE

• Camping Du Grand Sart
• Du Pont Charlet

NICE

• La Vielle Ferme
• Les cent Chénes

NANTES

• Camping Car Park
• Camping de Nantes

LYON

• Camping De Lyon
• Camping Barolles

All matches and their locations:

STADE DE FRANCE, SAINT DENIS

08/09/23 – FRANCE VS NEW ZEALAND (POOL A) – 20:15PM BST, 21:15PM CEST

09/09/23 – AUSTRALIA VS GEORGIA (POOL C) – 17:00PM BST, 18:00 CEST

23/09/23 – SOUTH AFRICA VS IRELAND (POOL B) – 20:00PM BST, 21:00PM CEST

07/10/23 – IRELAND VS SCOTLAND (POOL B) – 20:00PM BST, 21:00PM CEST

14/10/23 – QUARTER FINAL 2 – WINNER POOL B VS RUNNER UP POOL A – 20:00PM BST, 21:00 CEST

15/10/23 – WINNER POOL A VS RUNNER-UP POOL B – 20:00PM BST, 21:00PM CEST

20/10/23 – SEMI-FINAL 1 – WINNER QUARTER-FINAL 1 VS WINNER QUARTER-FINAL 2 – 20:00 BST, 21:00 CEST

21/10/23  – SEMI-FINAL 2 – WINNER QUARTER-FINAL 3 VS WINNER QUARTER-FINAL 4  – 20:00PM BST, 21:00 CEST

27/10/23 – BRONZE FINAL – RUNNER-UP SEMI-FINAL 1 VS RUNNER-UP SEMI-FINAL 2 – 20:00PM BST, 21:00 CEST

28/10/23 – WINNER SEMI-FINAL 1 VS WINNER SEMI-FINAL 2 – 20:00PM BST, 21:00PM CEST

 

STADE-GEOFFROY-GUICHARD SAINT- ÉTIENNE

09/09/23 – ITALY VS NAMIBIA (POOL A) – 12:00PM BST, 13:00PM CEST

17/09/23 – AUSTRALIA VS FIJI (POOL) – 16:45PM BST, 17:45PM CEST

22/09/23 – ARGENTINA VS SAMOA (POOL D) – 16:45PM BST, 17:45PM CEST

1/10/23 – AUSTRALIA VS PORTUGAL (POOL C) 16:45PM BST, 17:45 CEST

 

STADE DE BORDAUX, BORDEAUX

09/09/23 – IRELAND VS ROMANIA (POOL B) – 14:30PM BST, 15:30PM CEST

10/09/23 – WALES VS FIJI (POOL C) – 20:00PM BST, 21:00PM CEST

16/09/23 – SAMOA VS CHILE (POOL D) – 14:00PM BST, 15:00PM CEST

17/09/23 – SOUTH AFRICA VS ROMANIA (POOL B) – 14:00PM BST, 15:00PM CEST

30/09/23 FIJI VS GEORGIA (POOL C) – 16:45PM BST, 17:45PM CEST

 

STADE DE MARSEILLE, MARSEILLE

09/09/23 – ENGLAND VS ARGENTINA (POOL D) – 20:00PM BST, 21:00PM CEST

10/09/23 – SOUTH AFRICA VS SCOTLAND (POOL B) – 16:45PM BST, 17:45PM CEST

21/09/23 – FRANCE VS NAMBIA (POOL A) – 20:00PM BST, 21:00PM CEST

01/10/23 – STADE DE MARSEILLE, MARSEILLE

14/10/23 – QUARTER FINAL 1 – WINNER POOL C VS RUNNER-UP POOL D – 16:00PM BST, 17:00 CEST

15/10/23 – QUARTER FINAL 3 WINNER POOL D VS RUNNER-UP POOL C – 16:00PM BST, 16:00PM BST, 17:00PM

 

STADIUM DE TOULOUSE, TOULOUSE

10/09/23 – JAPAN VS CHILE (POOL D) – 12:00PM BST, 13:00PM CEST

15/09/23 – NEW ZEALAND VS NAMIBIA (POOL A) – 20:00PM BST, 21:00PM CEST

23/09/23 – GEORGIA VS PORTUGAL (POOL C) – 13:00PM BST, 14:00PM CEST

28/09/23 – JAPAN VS SAMOA (POOL D) – 20:00PM BST, 21:00PM CEST

08/10/23 – FUJI VS PORTUGUAL (POOL C) – 20:00PM BST, 21:00PM CEST

 

STADE PEIRRE-MAUROY, LILLE

14/09/23 – FRANCE VS URUGUAY (POOL A) – 20:00PM BST, 21:00PM CEST

23/09/23 – ENGLAND VS CHILE (POOL D) – 16:45PM BST, 17:45PM CEST

30/09/23 – SCOTLAND VS ROMANIA (POOL B) – 20:00PM BST, 21:00 CEST

07/10/23 – ENGLAND VS SAMOA (POOL D) – 16:45PM BST, 17:45PM CEST

08/10/23 – TONGA VS ROMANIA (POOL B) – 16:45PM BST, 17:45 CEST

 

STADE DE NICE, NICE

16/09/23 – WALES VS PORTUGAL (POOL C) – 16:45PM BST, 17:45PM CEST

17/09/23 – ENGLAND VS JAPAN (POOL D) – 20:00PM BST, 21:00PM CEST

20/09/23 – ITALY VS URUGUAY (POOL A) – 16:45PM BST, 17:45PM CEST

24/09/23 – SCOTLAND VS TONGA (POOL B) – 16:45PM BST, 17:45PM CEST

 

STADE DE LA BEAUJOIRE NANTES

16/09/23 – IRELAND VS TONGA (POOL B) – 20:00PM BST, 21:00PM CEST

30/09/23 – ARGENTINA VS CHILE (POOL D) – 14:00PM BST, 15:00PM CEST

07/10/23 – WALES VS GEORGIA (POOL C) – 14:00PM BST, 15:00PM CEST

08/10/23 – JAPAN VS ARGENTINA (POOL D) – 12:00PM BST, 13:00PM CEST

 

OL Stadium, Lyon

24/09/23 – WALES VS AUSTRALIA (POOL C) – 20:00PM BST, 21:00PM CEST

27/09/23 – URUGUAY VS NAMIBIA (POOL A) – 16:45PM BST, 17:45PM CEST

29/09/23 – NEW ZEALAND VS ITALY (POOL A) – 20:00PM BST, 21:00PM CEST

05/10/23 – NEW ZEALAND VS URUGUAY (POOL A) – 20:00 BST, 21:00 PM CEST

06/10/23 – FRANCE VS ITALY (POOL A) – 20:00PM BST, 21:00pm CEST

 

Get the right cover!

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