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Crowned Mountain Rugby Festival 2023
The Crowned Mountain Rugby Festival offers the perfect opportunity for clubs and schools to take part in a junior rugby tournament and to play against visiting teams from other countries. Players will also have a unique opportunity to take part of a coaching session run by RDJ Sports (South Africa) whose roster includes coaching staff involved in top level rugby at Club and International level.
Organised by our friends at Francourt Events Crowned Mountain Festival 2023 is open to Under 11 & Under 12 teams, at all level of abilities. It is being run in partnership with the Rugby Club de Laon and supported by both Aisne Department Regional Tourism and the City of Laon Tourist Office.
Click here to watch a short video on the Crowned Mountain Festival.
As always, our Sport Experiences experts will be on hand to arrange everything from coach travel to accommodation. So you hardly need to lift a finger.
Dates
29th April - 1st May 2023
Price
Prices start from £479
Location
This tournament will be hosted by the Rugby Club de Laon.
Laon is situated in the Aisne department in northern France just 2.5 hours from the Port of Calais and Eurotunnel. Laon is a medieval city dominated by the magnificent Cathedral Notre Dame in the upper town. Visitors will have time to discover the town and the ramparts that surround what was a fortress city.
Dates
The 2023 Crowned Mountain Rugby Festival will take place 29 April - 2 May 2023.
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Accommodation
As part of the festival package, groups attending this event will be able to choose from hotel or hostel accommodation in the area.
Places are limited. So request a quote now to secure your rugby tour to France and avoid disappointment.
01 Sample Itineraries
Day 1
Morning
Your coach will collect you from your school or club early in the morning for the journey to the Channel port and your crossing to Calais.
Afternoon
A tour of the delightful medieval city of Laon
Evening
Dinner at accommodation
Day 2
Morning
Arrive at RC Laon Rugby Festival - session 1
Afternoon
Lunch break Rugby Festival - session 2
Evening
Presentations Festival Party and Dinner
Day 3
Morning
Traning session with RDJ Sports Development
Afternoon
Lunch break Visit to Caverne du Dragon & World Rugby Memorial
Evening
Return to Laon Bowling/Laser Games Dinner at Accommodation
Day 4
Morning
Depart Laon for Calais and your crossing back to the UK
02 What's Included
- 1 full day rugby festival hosted by RC Laon
- Training session at RC Laon run by RDJ Sports Development
- Visits as detailed in itinerary
- Accommodation
- Coach travel for 4 days
- Return cross-channel crossings
- Evening meals days 1-3
- Breakfast days 2-4
- Packed lunches days 2 & 3
Francourt Events
Francourt Events has been organising events for schools, clubs and associations in France since 2017. They work with established partners such as RDJ Sports (South Africa) to provide unique and enjoyable events tailor made to suit your needs. The company is based in Laon, France.
Find out more about Francourt HERE
Our Partner, RDJ Sports Development
Richard De Jäger is our official Rugby Sevens partner. Richard and his team are responsible for delivering the coaching masterclass to your teams on day 3 of the itinerary. Richard is a former Sharks Academy Development Manager, is International Programmes Co-ordinator for a number of schools and rugby clubs around the UK and brings a wealth of experience running elite coaching camps in Europe.
