The Ultimate Opening Weekender (Paris & Marseille)
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!
4 Night Package
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Fly from the UK to Paris Airport.
Transfer to Mercure Gare de Lyon 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 & Surrounding Area
4* Hôtel Hélios
About this Hotel
4* Hôtel Hélios
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* Mercure Gare De Lyon
About this Hotel
4* Mercure Gare De Lyon
In the heart of Lyon station, the Mercure Paris Gare de Lyon TGV is ideal location for and excellent stay.
There are options to spend time in their gym, enjoy their Station Bar or check out the coffee shop. The Gare de Lyon area is safe & is very central in Paris with excellent metro & RER links so very easy to get around. It is also just one metro stop (or a 10/15 min walk) from Bastille with lots of bars/restaurants & Stade de France is direct on the RER line.
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 3 Match tickets (upgrades available and option to purchase additional tickets).
- Cooch’s Tavern as indicated in the itinerary.
- Official merchandise.
- Experienced Venatour Tour Managers.
