French Rugby Festival

French International Festival of Rugby

The French International Festival of Rugby will be the highlight of many teams season. The largest junior rugby festival in France will see teams from all around France, Europe, the UK and Ireland descend on the region to compete in an outstanding event.

The opportunity to give young players a chance to experience a new country, a new culture and new style of rugby, is an opportunity not to be missed. The atmosphere and welcome is always unique and a Festival of immense excitement is guaranteed.

Arras Rugby Club will again host the 2011 event, which includes four quality pitches with a grandstand overlooking the main pitch where you are sure to find a pulsating atmosphere. There is onsite catering facilities within the clubhouse and numerous food and drink outlets.

  • French Festival Winners
  • French Festival Action
  • Oisterwijk Oysters from Holland
  • Under 17's Camaraderie

Typical Itinerary

Friday

  • Teams arrive at their accommodation by means of their preferred option of a ferry or the euro tunnel. Some teams may have the option of flying to the event.
  • Evening meal (Not included in package) followed by night at your leisure.
  • Please note: Timings will vary dependant on ferry crossings and bus transfers.

Saturday

  • Breakfast (Not included in package)
  • Shuttle bus departs accommodation for the short journey to RC Arras.
  • FESTIVAL DAY 1 – Group games.
  • Evening meal (Not included in package) followed by evening at own leisure.

Sunday

  • Breakfast (Not included in package)
  • Shuttle bus departs hotel for the short journey to RC Arras.
  • FESTIVAL DAY 2 – Finals Day & presentations
  • Evening meal (Not included in package) followed by evening at own leisure.

Monday

After all the excitment of the weekend it's time to depart for home.

Event Info

  • Age Groups:
  • U13, U15 & U17
  • Location:
  • Arras, France
  • Host Club:
  • RC Arras
  • 2011 Dates:
  • 29th April – 2nd May 2011

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Rugby Testimonials

  • Just to say we all had a great time over the weekend, it all worked like clockwork with no hitches whatsoever. So thanks very much for all of your hard work. Bromley RFC
  • Just to let you know my boys had a great time on tour. Thanks for your help. Tring RFC U11's
  • Sidcup had the best time ever at Camber Sands. It was one of our best tours and so much fun. The tournament was run exceptionally well. Sidcup RFC
  • Thanks so much for the festival at Norwich last season. I think it was one of the best, if not the best, organised tournaments we have attended. Olney RFC
  • Well Done. Brilliant job by everyone from back office to pitch side Old Albanians U12's
  • Just a brief note of thanks for a great event in Arras. We will have no hesitation in recommending TTD to other teams from Ulster. Cooke RFC
  • Can I please say a big thank you to everyone at TTD who I dealt with during the booking for the trip. Everything was first class and the tournament ran like clockwork. Accommodation was great as was the holiday park. A big thank you! Heathfield & Waldron U15's
  • This was by far the best tour to date and all want to come back next year. Thanks for all you efforts and we look forward to returning next year. I will be writing officially to thank Team tours for a great tour. Daventry U18 Girls
  • Hi Alex, wonder if you could pass my thanks on to all the guys at the West Coast Tour. The Dunstablian under 11’s had a great time again and can’t wait till next year. Dunstablian U11's
  • Can I please say a big thank you to everyone at TTD who I dealt with during the booking for the trip. Everything was first class and the tournament ran like clockwork. Accommodation was great as was the holiday park. A big thank you! Heathfield & Waldron U15's
  • Just a quick note to say thankyou for a great tour, it was enjoyed by all. Thankyou for your hard work and putting up with my panicking. I won't be organising the tour next year but I an sure we will use TTD again. Barnet RFC
  • Just a short note to say thanks for assisting us in what turned out to be a super rugby tour this year. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves..rugby was of a very high standard in my opinion and very well organized at Norwich. Cheshunt U13's
  • Just a quick note to say thankyou for a great tour, it was enjoyed by all. Thankyou for your hard work and putting up with my panicking. I won't be organising the tour next year but I an sure we will use TTD again. Barnet RFC
  • Thank you very much an excellent tour. I had many nice calls and e-mails saying how much the boys & adults enjoyed..Your TTD team and RC Arras made us all very welcome..venue was excellent..competition was great. Amersham & Chiltern U13's
  • Thanks so much for the festival at Norwich last season. I think it was one of the best, if not the best, organised tournaments we have attended. Olney RFC
  • Thank you to all your team for an excellent tour. All our staff and lads had a great time due to all your hard work. The organisation was spot on. London Scottish RFC
  • Can I please say a big thank you to everyone at TTD who I dealt with during the booking for the trip. Everything was first class and the tournament ran like clockwork. Accommodation was great as was the holiday park. A big thank you! Heathfield & Waldron U15's