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Bordeaux - Union Bordeaux Bègles

Top 14 Series - Union Bordeaux Bègles

Fast Facts About Bordeaux to Know for Your Matchday

• The city has 362 historic monuments. The most listed monuments in France, outside of Paris.

• Bordeaux has the world’s largest reflecting pool located in front of Place de la Bourse.

• You cannot miss the Place des Quinconces. It is the largest city square in the entirety of Europe, measuring at 2.5 acres. The Rue Sainte-Catherine is also one of the longest pedestrianised streets in Europe.

• Wine - Bordeaux has a total of c.287,000 acres of vineyards and produces 960 million bottles of wine.

Current Top 14 Standings

• Bordeaux are having one of their best Top 14 seasons to date.

• Whilst they were incredibly unlucky to suffer a defeat against Harlequins (41-42), they have a chance at redemption in the Top 14 semi-finals. This is provided they can sustain their current form and finish out the season strong.

• Players to keep an eye on the day include Bielle-Biarrey, Coleman, Depoortere, Jalibert, Lucu, Moefana, Penaud, Tameifuna and Samu.

• You can find their most recent highlights below:

Best Area to Stay in Bordeaux & the Stadium

Quinconces

• Looking for an incredibly central location that is bustling with sensational local eateries and bars? Quinconces is just what the doctor ordered.

• Bordering Bordeaux’s largest park and hugging the Garonne River, there will be no regrets about setting up camp here and soaking up everything the city has to offer.

Stade Chaban-Delmas

• Primarily the home for UBB matches but you may find a transition to the Matmut Atlantique for bigger fixtures. Similar to Leinster transitioning from the RDS to the Aviva.

• It has capacity for c.34,000 fans and the tickets range from €10 - €65.

• The stadium is easily accessible by the trams that operate across the city.

Best Breakfast & Coffee in Bordeaux for Before and After the Match

Les Sauvages - Cr de la Martinique - Book Here

• Famous for brunch and rightly deserved. Offering a delightful array of dishes and going far beyond your typical avocado and toast.

• I’ll say it again, this place is famous for brunch and you must book. Don’t be those fools turned away at the door because you thought “ah sure, t’will be grand”.

Maison Lamour - 157 Rue Judaïque

• A bakery bestowing many accolades, including a previous “Best Bakery in France” award, stop in for some of the most unforgettable baked goods you have had to date.

• Grab a couple of their mouthwatering sandwiches to bring along with you to the game. Trust me, every single bite is absolutely outstanding.

Other recommendations

• Books and Coffee - Nestled down the idyllic Rue Saint James, a very wholesome brunch spot offering generous portions and lots of variety.

• Sip Coffee Bar - You’ll come for the pancakes but stay for the grilled cheese, coffee, and cakes.

Is your destination not covered?

Heading on a stag, hen or venturing on an away day? You probably encounter the following:

1. Your friends leave everything until last minute.

2. They rely on one person to pick what the entire group is doing and where you are going.

3. If a place is rubbish, your friends turn to you and never let you forget that woefully bad place you took them.

Well, look no further. If you want an itinerary that is based on prior groups’ memorable experiences and local recommendations, just reply to this email.

Best Restaurants in Bordeaux for Before and After the Match