2023-1 - Flipbook - Page 84
USAP return to the Top Tier of French Rugby in 2018/2019 after two seasons in the second
tier. The seven-time French Champions will be looking to hit the
heights
of
2003 when they made it to the Heineken Cup Final.
One of the newest and most
exciting addition to our French
Rugby
Tours
is
Perpignan.
Separated from Spain only by the
Pyrenees, the city is a colourful
blend of inter-twining streets, large
squares, numerous cafe's and some
bars championing the local passion
- Rugby.
The local team of course is USAP
Perpignan. The Catalan club are at
the top of a huge tree of Rugby in
the area that has roots in many
clubs across this stunning corner of
France.
It will be a truly magniocent
experience to play a oxture in the
region. During the tour, we highly
recommend a day in the Pyrenees.
The day can start off with a visit to
the USAP Stadium and Shop,
before time is spent in Perpignan
for an explore and a spot of lunch.
In the town, you will ond Olympic
sized swimming pools, tennis
courts, a riding centre and cycle
tracks - the quality of the sporting
infrastructure is thanks to the
numerous major sporting events
that are held here each year.
Our orst tour to Perpignan was
with Morpeth RFC U14 in 2010.
The Perpignan squad then had
players like Maxine Mermoz,
Damien Chouly, Nicholas Mas,
Guilhem Guirado & was
coached by Jacques Brunel.
That season, USAP were
defending their Top 14 crown,
having won it by beating
Clermont 22-13 in June 2009.
Above Left: Away from the Rugby
pitch chose to take in the history
of the old town or catch some rays
on the Beach.
Above Right:
Aimé Giral
Inside
the
Stade
Below Left: Stade Aimé Giral
founded in 1902 is home to the
mighty USA Perpignan.
Below Right: The #1 Destination in
France
for
Outward
Bound
Activities you will not be short of
things to do.
