Rugby World Cup 2023

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Joe on January 19, 2023 at 1:00 pm
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Good morning me and group of friends are travelling to Paris for the rugby World Cup and are looking to booking hotels. We are wanting to be close to the fans zones but can’t seem to find where they will located. If possible could please let me know where these will be located.

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Fan&Dagger on January 19, 2023 at 1:12 pm
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Hi Joe,

Unfortunately, the specific locations for the fan zones have not been disclosed yet. Rest assured, as soon as the information becomes available, we will promptly publish a comprehensive list on our website.

In the meantime, we can provide some insight based on past events. Based on our historical data, fan zones have traditionally been organized in the following locations:

Paris: Champs de Mars (Behind the Eiffel Tower)
Lille: Esplanade François Mitterrand
Lyon: Place Bellecour
Saint Etienne: Parc François Mitterrand
Bordeaux: Place des Quinconces
Toulouse: Allée Jules Guesde
Marseille: Prado Beach
Nice: Place Masséna
Nantes: Cours Saint-Pierre

We think also there will be one near Stade de France in the suburbs of Paris at Saint Denis: Parc de la Légion d’honneur

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Fan&Dagger on February 28, 2023 at 5:49 pm
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Nantes Fan Zone confirmed “Village Rugby” at Parc des Chantiers

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Fan&Dagger on March 2, 2023 at 4:36 pm
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Saint Denis Fan Zone near Stade de France confirmed at Parc de la Légion d’honneur

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Daniel Whitehouse on March 21, 2023 at 12:56 pm
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Hi there, I remember being at a fan zone in Cardiff in 2015 after the Ireland v France match which I had a ticket for and had just attended. I can’t remember if you need a ticket to access the fan zones or can anyone enter?

Thanks

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  Fan&Dagger on March 21, 2023 at 3:11 pm
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  Hi there, for the rugby world cup 2023 in France, the fan zones are open to everyone who wants to join the celebration of rugby. You don’t need a ticket to access the fan zones, but they have a limited capacity and will operate on a first come, first served basis. So make sure you arrive early to secure your spot and have fun!
  
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Andrew Hope-Jones on April 26, 2023 at 8:43 am
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Good morning

I would like to know if Marseille will have a fan zone? We will be in Marseille for the first weekend and would like to watch the opening game in a fan zone.

Thank you
Andrew

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  Fan&Dagger on April 26, 2023 at 10:03 am
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  Hi Andrew,
  
  Marseille will definitely have a fan zone. The location has not been officially announced yet, but traditionally, fan zones in Marseille were set up at Plage du Prado.
  
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Philip Atkinson on June 23, 2023 at 2:35 pm
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A few of us travelling around France during the RWC and wondered if towns and cities other than the hosts will have fan zones or big screens? Looking to get a vague itinerary for camping.

Cheers

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  Fan&Dagger on June 23, 2023 at 3:08 pm
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  Hi Philip,
  Many cities will have fan zones and many bars will show the matches outdoors if the weather permits. However, keep in mind that the best atmosphere will probably be in the west of France, from south to north (from Biarritz to Brittany), or in Paris. We will soon post some ideas of itineraries that might inspire you.
  
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Philip Atkinson on June 26, 2023 at 9:55 am
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Excellent, looking forwards to those itineraries

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kate on June 27, 2023 at 2:40 pm
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Do you know if dogs are allowed in the fan zones? we are travelling France for 6 weeks with our dog, don’t want to leave her in the van while we are watching the rugby.

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  Fan&Dagger on June 27, 2023 at 5:49 pm
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  Hi Kate, we don’t have any official information, but usually in France, only guide dogs are allowed access
  
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Robert Purnell on July 5, 2023 at 10:21 am
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Please give me fanzine details (address and if there’s a charge ) of rugby World Cup game wales v Australia Sunday 24th September in Lyon .
TiA Robert Purnell

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  Fan&Dagger on July 5, 2023 at 2:50 pm
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  Hi Robert, Unfortunately the fanzone details for Lyon are not confirmed yet. Usually Fan zones in Lyon are held at Place Bellecour (in the heart of Lyon) but there are also talks about organizing a fanzone in Stade Gerland (Old soccer stadium transformed to a rugby stadium). Once the fanzone is confirmed we will have a dedicated post. All fanzones will be free of charge
  
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Lindsay Cowley on July 9, 2023 at 10:51 am
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Can you advise where the fan zone will be at Marseille

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  Fan&Dagger on July 9, 2023 at 10:19 pm
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  Hi Lindsay the fan zone(s) (maybe 2) in Marseille will be announced probably this week. Once confirmed we will post it here
  
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  Fan&Dagger on July 13, 2023 at 2:31 pm
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  Location has been announced check latest post !
  
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Gerard on July 12, 2023 at 8:36 pm
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Hi

Is Marseilles going to have a Fan Zone
Not to sure we’re to go after the game

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Gerard on July 12, 2023 at 8:38 pm
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Sorry just read the above will wait for further news in the week

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  Fan&Dagger on July 13, 2023 at 2:31 pm
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  Hi Gerard, check the latest post for the details of the location !
  
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Andrew on August 13, 2023 at 3:50 pm
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Hi there. We have a group of us coming to Marseille for the first weekend of the World Cup. We will be staying in Bandol for the weekend. Are you able to recommend somewhere for us to watch the opening game France vs New Zealand near Bandol? Ideally a sports bar or something similar. Thank you

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  Fan&Dagger on August 14, 2023 at 4:45 pm
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  Hi Andrew. Our best bet there would be Le Winny that is extremely well located and traditionally shows major sports events.
  
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Andrew on August 19, 2023 at 7:43 am
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Excellent. Thank you for your quick feedback!

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Rocky Carrizales on August 21, 2023 at 10:48 am
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Awesome! This site will be my go-to for maximizing the Rugby World Cup experience in France. Thanks for making the planning process easier! 🏉🗺️🇫🇷

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  Fan&Dagger on August 21, 2023 at 10:49 am
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  Happy to help !
  
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Jack Fleming on August 26, 2023 at 7:33 am
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Awesome! I am so excited for the Rugby World Cup 2023. Your blog is a one stop destination for planning the event visit. Thank You 🙂

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Andrew on September 3, 2023 at 3:55 pm
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Hi there. Does Toulon have a fan zone?

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  Fan&Dagger on September 3, 2023 at 5:44 pm
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  Hi, Yes it will be on the port
  
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Andrew Marshall on September 13, 2023 at 12:44 am
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Hello. Im just enquiring whether they are selling Cider in the stadiums (asking for my wife).
Thanks

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  Fan&Dagger on September 13, 2023 at 1:27 am
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  Hi Andrew no definitely no cider in stadiums but let us us know in which city you will be and you will send you our best recommendations to try French cider in town !
  
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