The Ultimate Opening Weekender (Paris & Bordeaux)
OPENING
WEEKENDER
What a way to kick off your Rugby World Cup 2023 experience. The Opening Ceremony will be a spectacle in itself but then arguably, the biggest pool match of the tournament, hosts France against three-time champions New Zealand, a must for every rugby fan.
Then it’s a short hop down to Bordeaux and a thunderous doubleheader, Ireland v Europe 2 followed by Wales v Fiji. Who will Ireland find themselves up against and can Wales gain revenge for their 2007 RWC nemesis!
4 Night Package
FROM £2,459
Fly from the UK to Paris Airport.
Transfer to your hotel for a two-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Morning at leisure.
Take the metro to Stade de France, Paris.
| 2100 hours |
OPENING CEREMONY
FRANCE V
|
After the match, return by metro to your hotel.
Train from Paris to Bordeaux.
Upon arrival you will be transferred to your central hotel for a two-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Transfer to the Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux.
| 1530 hours | 
IRELAND V
|
Transfer back to your hotel.
Day at leisure.
Transfer to Stade De Bordeuax, Bordeaux.
| 2100 hours | 
WALES V
|
Return transfer to your hotel.
Transfer to Bordeaux Airport for your flight back to the UK.
YOUR CHOICE OF HOTELS
Bordeaux
3* Ibis Centre Meriadeck
About this Hotel
3* Ibis Centre Meriadeck
Located in the heart of the city, opposite the tram station and a stone’s throw from the historical centre and business district of Mériadeck
Modern air-conditioned rooms, 24-hour reception and free Wi-Fi access.
The hotel has a bar and restaurant.
VISIT WEBSITEParis
3* Ibis Paris Alésia Montparnasse 14th Hotel
About this Hotel
3* Ibis Paris Alésia Montparnasse 14th Hotel
Located in the heart of Paris, 3 km to Porte de Versailles, 5 km to the Eiffel Tower, and 15 km from the airport.
This fully renovated hotel has 264 air-conditioned rooms with WiFi. The hotel also has a bar and restaurant.
VISIT WEBSITECost Inclusions
- Return flights from the UK to France as indicated in the itinerary.
- Airport transfers in France as indicated in the itinerary.
- Flight or train from Paris to Bordeaux as indicated in the itinerary.
- Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis as indicated in the itinerary.
- Match day transfer arrangements as indicated in the itinerary.
- Guaranteed official Category 3 Match tickets (upgrades available).
- Welcome Drinks in Paris.
- Official merchandise.
- Experienced Venatour Tour Managers.
