Following the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, the Stade de France had to close its doors for 9 months. This hiatus provides the perfect opportunity for this grand stadium to undergo renovations in preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games.

As a result, the French Rugby Federation has experienced relocating the French national team’s matches to provincial cities:

• Marseille (Orange Vélodrome Stadium): France/Ireland
• Lille (Decathlon Arena – Pierre Mauroy Stadium): France/Italy
• Lyon (Groupama Stadium): France/England

This was an opportunity for VPI to offer its clients a set of transportation and accommodation solutions developed through the numerous events the agency has participated in these cities over the past years.