La Fête du Rugby 2027
La Fête du Rugby 2027
The annual junior rugby festival hosted by Rugby Club Arras in northern France. Great rugby, a hotel base and time to enjoy the region.
Rugby in theheart ofnorthern France
La Fête du Rugby is a one-day junior festival, hosted every year by Rugby Club Arras in the Hauts-de-France region.
One day of rugby. One unforgettable weekend. Your team plays on Saturday 1 May, then the weekend is yours: a hotel base, time to explore northern France and the kind of team spirit no training session can build.
For many young players it is their first tour abroad. We plan the travel, the hotels and the festival day, so all you pack is the boots.
Your weekend, day by day
Four days, one playing day. Your team plays on Saturday and the rest of the weekend is yours to enjoy.
Arrive
Travel and check in to your hotel
Festival day
Matches, finals and presentations
Free day
Explore or take an excursion
Head home
Check out and travel home (3 night stay)
On site
Professional medical assistance throughout.
Late morning to evening
Matches by age group, then finals and presentations.
Finals and presentations
The day closes with the finals and the presentations.
Barbecue at the club
The host club traditionally hosts a barbecue after the finals.
Sleep well. Play well.
Your team stays in a hotel in and around Arras, Lille, Lens, Douai, Béthune and Cambrai, with breakfast every morning. Hotels are confirmed at the time of booking and are subject to availability.
2 or 3 star hotel
- Near the motorway or on the outskirts of a city
- Limited amenities
- Shared bathrooms possible
2 or 3 star hotel
- On the outskirts of the city centre or within it
- Hotel bar
- En-suite rooms
Excursions
Add days out to the rugby and make it a proper break. Excursions are booked separately, and we can help with group rates.
Paintball
Laser Tag
High Ropes Adventure
White Water Rafting
Escape Rooms
Virtual Reality
Bowling
Ypres Battlefields
What is included
Included
- 2 or 3 nights hotel accommodation
- Breakfast each morning
- Festival entry
- Coach to and from the festival
- Live fixtures and results app
- Medals and trophies up for grabs
- Tour planning and coordination
- 24/7 support on tour
- Medical cover on site
- ABTA financial protection
Not included
- Excursions, booked separately
- Lunch, evening meals and drinks
- Travel and sport insurance
- Any extra travel not listed
The festival in pictures
The rugby is the easy part. We handle the rest.
30+ years of tours
Over thirty years planning sports tours for clubs and schools, so your team is in experienced hands.
Fully protected
ATOL protected (12591) and an ABTA member (Y6788), so your booking is protected.
24/7 support on tour
miTour support is on hand whilst you are away, day and night.
We plan it all
Administration, planning and coordination of your tour details are handled for you.
Coach to the festival
Return coach transfers between your hotel and the festival are included.
A real person replies
Send an enquiry and we reply within one working day. Or just call us on 01792 342 392.
“The boy’s had a great time. Life long memories.”
How does booking and payment work?
Send us an enquiry and we will put together your quote. A deposit confirms your booking and the balance is due before you travel.
How do we get there?
Most teams travel by coach and ferry from their home region. You can also fly into Paris or Brussels, with a coach transfer to your hotel.
Can parents and supporters come?
Yes, supporters are welcome to join the trip and enjoy the festival. Every team travels with its own coaches and responsible adults, and under 18s are accompanied throughout.
What do we need to bring?
Valid passports for everyone and a second kit. Luggage is one medium suitcase and one small bag or backpack per person.
Can we bring more than one team?
Yes. Just let us know at the time of booking and we will sort everything for each team.
Still got a question?
Tell us what you would like to know and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Enquire now
Tell us about your team and we will be in touch about your place.
Ready to bring your team to La Fête du Rugby?
Tell us about your club or school and we will come back to you with availability and a rough plan. No obligation.
Or call us on 01792 342 392
Keep your eyes peeled
Official festival merch is on its way. Watch this space.