This is a one stop shop for all the information you will need for the Rugby World Cup locations you will be staying in whilst relaxing in France: Marseille, Avignon, Monaco, Cannes, or Nice.
Find out everything you need to know about the cities you’ll call home whilst wishing on your country in France.
Marseille
Here is everything you need to know about Marseille before Rugby World Cup 2023:
Top Attractions:
- Notre-Dame de la Garde
- Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilsations
- Old Port of Marseille
Stade Velodrome:
- England v Argentina
- South Africa v Scotland
- France v Namibia
- South Africa v Tonga
- Quarter Final 1
- Quarter Final 2
For the Foodies:
- There is a food hall and a variety of restaurants by the Old Port
Other Spots to See:
- The Street Art District
- La Fayette
- Bar de la Marine (from Love Actually)
Avignon
Here is everything you need to know about Avignon before Rugby World Cup 2023:
Top Attractions:
- Palias des Papes
- Rue des Teinturiers
- St. Benezet’s Bridge
Stade Velodrome:
53 minute train ride through the countryside
- England v Argentina
- South Africa v Scotland
- France v Namibia
- South Africa v Tonga
- Quarter Final 1
- Quarter Final 2
For the Foodies:
- Place de l’Horlogue is a food square filled with restaurants
- Restaurants la Violette has an art gallery within the restaurant.
Monaco
Here is everything you need to know about Monaco before Rugby World Cup 2023:
Top Attractions:
- Casino de Monte-Carlo
- Tete de Chien viewpoint
- Visit the F1 Circuit de Monaco
Allianz Riviera – Nice:
31 minute train ride along the coast
- Wales v Portugal
- England v Japan
- Italy v Uruguay
- Scotland v Tonga
For the Foodies:
- Try the Barbajuan (Monaco’s National Food)
- Live in luxury and try one of the 11 Michelin star restaurants in the city
Cannes
Here is everything you need to know about Cannes before Rugby World Cup 2023:
Top Attractions:
- Cannes Yachting Festival 12/09/2023 – 17/09/2023
- La Mairie de Cannes (Town Hall)
Allianz Riviera – Nice:
37 minute train ride along the coast
- Wales v Portugal
- England v Japan
- Italy v Uruguay
- Scotland v Tonga
For the Foodies:
- Just north of Vieux Port de Cannes where you can find a wide variety of restaurants
Nice
Here is everything you need to know about Cannes before Rugby World Cup 2023:
Top Attractions:
- Cathedrale Saint Nicolas de Nice
- Castle Hill of Nice
- Old Town
Allianz Riviera – Nice:
- Wales v Portugal
- England v Japan
- Italy v Uruguay
- Scotland v Tonga
For the Foodies:
- Between Fontaine du Soleil and the Promenade des Anglais houses a multitude of restaurants
Other Spots to See:
- Promenade des Anglais
- Avenue Jean Medecin
- Villa Massena Musee
- Port Lympia
