Written by Bregje Schippers
Now that the schedule for Rugby World Cup 2023 is out, we can start making plans. With good preparation you can ensure that you will fully enjoy the tournament and all the beauty of the host nation France.
In this blog we will give you some tips to put together your ideal trip for RWC 2023.
Rugby World Cup France 2023 starts with a spectacular match, on Friday 8 September host country France will take on title contenders New Zealand in Stade de France. This exciting match will give us a real feeling that the magic is about to begin.
The next day Australia will play in Stade de France and will be competing against one of the winners of the European qualification. During this first weekend in Paris you can see three of the top teams play and also enjoy the wonders of Paris.
You can also save your visit to Paris for the final rounds. The Stade de France in Saint-Denis will host two quarter-finals (14th and 15th October), both semi-finals (20th and 21st October), the bronze final (27th October) and the final (28th October). Whichever two teams qualify for the final will certainly guarantee to be entertaining as always!
The first weekend of Rugby World Cup 2023 in Marseille also starts with some great matches. On Saturday 9 September, England and Argentina play against each other in the Stade Vélodrome. These two countries have a big rivalry which ensures a spectacular match.
A day later the next top match is scheduled in Marseille. On Sunday 10 September title holders South Africa will play in an exciting match against
The schedule of the RWC 2023 gives rugby fans the chance to follow their favourite team and discover some of the most beautiful cities in France.
New Zealand play in the pool phase at Saint-Denis (Paris), Toulouse and twice in Lyon. Toulouse is located close to the Spanish border and Lyon is now the third largest city in France which used to be an important city of the Romans. Both are very suitable for an interesting city trip!
South Africa start in Marseille and then move to Bordeaux followed by Saint-Denis (Paris) and return to Marseille for their final pool match. That gives fans enough possibilities to discover some of the different cities. Marseille has a beautiful port and Bordeaux is known for its good wines, we all know how amazing Paris is.
The matches in Marseille and Nice can easily be combined with a visit to the most beautiful places on the coast of the Mediterranean in the South of France: Saint-Tropez and Monaco.
Saint-Tropez is located between the host cities of Marseille and Nice. This small port city on the Côte d’Azur is known for its glitter and glamour. In the harbor you can admire the most beautiful yachts and on the boulevard you can see the most expensive sports cars. There are also many beaches nearby where celebrities and television stars like to come.
In Southern France we find another world famous place full of glamour: Monaco. In this sovereign city-state you can visit the Prince’s Palace, the Formula 1 circuit or the Casino de Monte-Carlo. Monaco is located east of Nice, only a half an hour drive away. You can also reach Monaco from Marseille which will take two and a half hours by car or bus.
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