The Ultimate Opening Weekender
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 in Paris, a must for every rugby fan.
Then it’s a short hop down to Marseille and the ultimate doubleheader, England v Argentina and Scotland v current World Champions, South Africa. Get the very best of the capital host city and the hot temperatures of the French Riviera – it will be a classic!
Following unprecedented demand, we have sold out of the majority of our first wave of Opening Weekender packages. Please register your interest here for the weekend and you will be notified as soon as packages are back on sale.
4 Night Package
FROM [SOLD OUT]
Fly from the UK to Paris Airport.
Transfer to Okko Gare de L'est 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
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After the match, return by metro to your hotel.
Fly from Paris to Marseille.
Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for a two-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Join other Venatour supporters at Cooch’s Tavern this afternoon.
Transfer to the Stade Vélodrome, Marseille.
| 2100 hours | 
ENGLAND V
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Return transfers to your hotel.
Day at leisure.
Transfer to Stade Velodrome.
| 1745 hours | 
SOUTH AFRICA V
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Return transfer to your hotel.
Transfer to Marseille Provence Airport for your flight back to the UK.
YOUR CHOICE OF HOTELS
Marseille
4* Hôtel Hélios [SOLD OUT]
About this Hotel
4* Hôtel Hélios [SOLD OUT]
Located on the island of Embiez between Marseille and Toulon, just a few minutes boat ride from Six-Fours-les Plages.
This 4* waterfront hotel has stylish, uniquely decorated rooms with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs and harbour or sea views.
The hotel has 2 restaurant/bars with terraces, and a full-service spa with a hammam and sauna. Other amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, and tennis courts.
VISIT WEBSITEParis
4* Okko Gare De L’est [SOLD OUT]
About this Hotel
4* Okko Gare De L’est [SOLD OUT]
Set within the lively Paris-Est train station, this hip hotel is 3 km from the iconic Sacré-Cœur white church and 4 km from the Louvre Museum.
Featuring colourful accents, the chic rooms provide free Wi-Fi, Nespresso machines and flat-screen TVs, plus designer toiletries.
There is a hip lounge, a business centre, and a gym with a sauna.
VISIT WEBSITECost Inclusions
- Either return Eurostar or flights from the UK to France as indicated in the itinerary.
- Flight from Paris to Marseille.
- Train station or airport transfers in France 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 4 Match tickets.
- Cooch’s Tavern as indicated in the itinerary.
- Official merchandise.
- Experienced Venatour Tour Managers.
