Rugby Tours to Southern France
About this tour
Rugby is popular all over France and even more on the South where there is a mad culture in different vibrant cities.
A trip to the South of France is around 15 hours by coach and a couple of hours with direct flight to different southern destinations. You would be able to visit cities such as Montpellier; 10km (about 6.21 mi) inland from the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, Marseille; the second-largest city of France, Biarritz; a delightful town where the border with Spain is located (Basque region) and rugby is a religion.
Southern France is a diverse and exciting destination for youth rugby tours. It is home to great rugby clubs like Stade Toulousain in Toulouse (record four times European Champions) or Rugby Club Toulonnais in Toulon (three times European Champions). Both clubs offer coaching sessions adapted to the requirements and ability level of your group and it is also possible to go behind the scenes or attend a live fixture at the impressive Ernest Wallon Stadium (home of Stade Toulousain) or at the legendary and atypical Stade Mayol (home of RC Toulonnais).
A variety of unforgettable experiences that cater for all youth groups!
Sample Itinerary
The length of a visit to France is very much dependent on what you want to see and do. A typical visit normally lasts for 3 or 4 nights.
A suggested 4-day itinerary might look like this:
- Day 1: Travel by air to the South of France and enjoy a free evening to explore your tour destination.
- Day 2: Morning: visit the Orange Velodrome Stadium.
Afternoon: first fixture against local opposition followed by visits to Marseille.
- Day 3: Morning: day trip to the port city of Toulon and coaching session by the three times European Champions club staff.
Afternoon: second fixture against one of the Toulon Academy sides or suitable local feeder club. Visit some of Toulon’s sights afterwards.
- Day 4: Get some souvenirs before travelling back home.
Suggestions And Ideas for Visits and Excursions
Each group will have its own special interests and curricular needs. That is why every visit can be completely tailored to you. You will find some suggestions below, but you can always call us to discuss more options.
Rondo recommends the following
- Orange Velodrome Stadium: Orange Velodrome, better known as Stade Velodrome, was built to serve as a playing venue for the 1938 World Cup. Soon after it became the new home of Olympique de Marseille, and it is also used regularly by the France national rugby union team. (Capacity of 67,394)
- Ernest Wallon Stadium: The Stade Ernest-Wallon is a multi-purpose stadium in Toulouse, France. It is currently the home of rugby union club Stade Toulousain, the first French rugby club with one million fans across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. (Capacity of 19,500)
- Stade Mayol: Mayol Stadium is a symbol of Var rugby and Toulon. It is located in the centre of the city, within a stone’s throw of Place Besagne. It was built in 1919 thanks to Félix Mayol, a singer from Toulon who fell in love with rugby. (Capacity of 18,200)
Other Visits and Excursions
- Walking tour of Toulon: Discover Toulon! A city on France’s Mediterranean coast located between Marseille and Nice, which is lined with sandy beaches and shingle coves.
- Notre-Dame de la Garde: Marseille’s iconic figure, Notre-Dame de la Garde or “La Bonne Mère” watches over sailors, fishers, and the entire city. It was built at the highest natural point in Marseille, a 149 m (489 ft) limestone outcropping on the south side of the Old Port of Marseille. Visit Notre-Dame and enjoy the views from the top of the hill!
Other variations on numbers and duration available plus day trips available on Request.
Experience information
Each group will have its own special interests and curricular needs. That is why every visit can be completely tailored to you. You will find some suggestions below, but you can always call us to discuss more options.
Other variations on numbers and duration available, plus day trips available on request.
