Rugby World Cup 2023: free events and initiations in Argenteuil this Sunday

On Sunday, October 15, 2023, France prepares for a match that resembles a final on home soil, againstSouth Africa. For this quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup, the Parc du Cerisier in Argenteuil joins the rugby villages that have already existed since the start of the competition, on the Place de la Concorde and in Saint-Denis. All day long, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., you'll be able to try your hand at the oval ball with the whole family!

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This Sunday, the town of Argenteuil is hosting a dozen free rugby-related activities, ahead of the Olympic torch relay in July 2024. After all these great discoveries and fun initiations until the end of the day, we're off to watch the match from 9pm, at the Stade de France, in the fan zones, or in the bars, to support the XV de France!

The program

• Universe e-sport with a 3D Rugby simulator and a digital Rugby wall
• Universe 4-11 years with two rugby-themed inflatables
• Universe course/handi with armchair rugby and a rugby course organized by ORCA
• Universe Tackle with an inflatable structure: a Bungee
• Match shooting with an inflatable pitch and a precision shooting target

Rugby World Cup 2023: fan zones and places to watch and experience the competition in Paris
The sporting event of the year arrives in Paris on September 8, 2023: the Rugby World Cup! To make the most of it, head for the rugby villages, fan zones and festivities set up for the occasion! [Read more]