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The experience
Toulouse, land of rugby
Join the scrum, then cheer on Stade Toulousain
In Toulouse, rugby is a way of life. Your day begins at the château with a former international player, who introduces the sport, its values and some dressing-room stories. Then it's time to play: he teaches you the secrets of the scrum, which you form as a team of seven, followed by an introduction to kicking.
In the afternoon, you head to Toulouse to watch a Stade Toulousain match, the most successful club in Europe. On the way, your coach explains the rules so you don't miss a moment of the action. Before heading back, a stop at the club shop for souvenirs.
The Stadium de Toulouse on match night · Photo: Laurie Laberinto, CC BY-SA 4.0
Programme
Your day, hour by hour
9 am
9 am
Rugby seminar
An introduction to the sport by a former international player.
10:15 am
10:15 am
Gourmet break
Sweet and savoury treats to recharge.
11 am
11 am
Training
Scrum secrets with your instructor: a seven-player scrum, then an introduction to kicking.
12:30 pm
12:30 pm
Lunch at the château
A local meal to get your strength back.
3 pm
3 pm
Off to the stadium
Drive to Toulouse by van. On the way, your coach explains the rules of the game.
6 pm
6 pm
Club shop and return
After the match, a stop at the shop for unforgettable souvenirs, then back to the château.
7 pm
7 pm
Arrival at the château
Time to change before the evening.
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
Aperitif at the bar
Champagne and gougères.
8:30 pm
8:30 pm
Brazier dinner
Fire-grilled meats, perfect for replaying the match.
Next morning
Next morning
Night and breakfast
Night at the château and breakfast buffet.
Times are indicative and adjusted to your group and the conditions on the day.
In pictures
The places you will visit
A scrum during a match
Photo: PierreSelim, CC BY-SA 3.0
Passing the ball
Photo: Pierre-Selim, CC BY 3.0
Stade Toulousain scrum
Photo: Sentenza6531, CC BY-SA 3.0
The Stadium de Toulouse under floodlights
Photo: Luc-Éric Manneville, CC BY-SA 3.0Evening at the château
Drinks and dinner
Aperitif
Champagne and gougères, at the château bar.
The menu
- Brazier dinner
- Wood-fire grilled meats
The wines
South-West wines
Practical
Good to know
- Organised on Stade Toulousain home match days: afternoon times are adjusted to the kick-off time.
- The match takes place at the Stadium or at Ernest-Wallon stadium, depending on the fixture.
- Bring sportswear and trainers for the morning session.
- The training is open to everyone, with no tackling, whatever your level.
Booking
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