Castres v Leinster 2014/2015 (Oligarchs Cup)

[footrush]

Took a chance and pre reserved Hotel Riviere (1st choice) or Hotel Miredames (2nd choice) over all 6 weekends, these are two of the best value and most central Hotels in Castres, Hope we get there in December in time for the Christmas market, like we did in 2008/2009.

[Slipper1]

So you booked Friday, sat & Sunday in two hotels over 6 weekends? Fcuk me you were prepared!

[ronk]

And if they charge your card in advance, you'd need serious credit limit room to manoeuvre.

[Slipper1]

Took a chance and pre reserved Hotel Riviere (1st choice) or Hotel Miredames (2nd choice) over all 6 weekends, these are two of the best value and most central Hotels in Castres, Hope we get there in December in time for the Christmas market, like we did in 2008/2009.

Did the same, I'm relying on your hotel recommendation for me and Jnr!!

Hotel Rivière at €114 for 2nights for the first 4 weekends and Hotel Miredames @€120 for the two January weekends.

That's pretty decent value! No booking fees, pay at hotel and free cancellation up to a day or so before arrival.

Looks like me & Jnr are going to Castres.

[footrush]

Took a chance and pre reserved Hotel Riviere (1st choice) or Hotel Miredames (2nd choice) over all 6 weekends, these are two of the best value and most central Hotels in Castres, Hope we get there in December in time for the Christmas market, like we did in 2008/2009.

Did the same, I'm relying on your hotel recommendation for me and Jnr!!

Hotel Rivière at €114 for 2nights for the first 4 weekends and Hotel Miredames @€120 for the two January weekends.

That's pretty decent value! No booking fees, pay at hotel and free cancellation up to a day or so before arrival.

Looks like me & Jnr are going to Castres.

All the Hotels in the centre of Castres are fine its just there are very few of them, been in both of these they are really central , great value and so worth the effort.

[nelly the elephant]

Took a chance and pre reserved Hotel Riviere (1st choice) or Hotel Miredames (2nd choice) over all 6 weekends, these are two of the best value and most central Hotels in Castres, Hope we get there in December in time for the Christmas market, like we did in 2008/2009.

How do you typically get there, direct flights or a more circuitous route?

[sheepshagger]

Took a chance and pre reserved Hotel Riviere (1st choice) or Hotel Miredames (2nd choice) over all 6 weekends, these are two of the best value and most central Hotels in Castres, Hope we get there in December in time for the Christmas market, like we did in 2008/2009.

How do you typically get there, direct flights or a more circuitous route?

Toulouse and Carcasonne probably the easiest (from Ireland).

Some info from the last away guide
http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/files/downl ... s_2014.pdf

[Darce]

I reckon our xmas double header will be against Quins. With the 2nd leg being in the Aviva

[nelly the elephant]

Took a chance and pre reserved Hotel Riviere (1st choice) or Hotel Miredames (2nd choice) over all 6 weekends, these are two of the best value and most central Hotels in Castres, Hope we get there in December in time for the Christmas market, like we did in 2008/2009.

How do you typically get there, direct flights or a more circuitous route?

Toulouse and Carcasonne probably the easiest (from Ireland).

Some info from the last away guide
http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/files/downl ... s_2014.pdf

Cheers SS.

[EHetch]

What are the dates of the 6 weekends for the pool stages?

[sheepshagger]

What are the dates of the 6 weekends for the pool stages?

Here you go http://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-b ... -revealed/

[johng]

Booked Dub > east Midlands > carcassone. Out Friday back monday.

If you are prepared to stay over in East midlands and get a redeye on Tuesday morning the flights cost 40 Juros return for Dub > EM and 61 Stirling return for EEM Carc. Total 115 Juros

We are coming back via Birmingham on the Monday night for more cash. Total 166 Juros

Booked Hotel Riviere for 3 nights. 26 Juros a night pps.

[sheepshagger]

Booked Dub > east Midlands > carcassone. Out Friday back monday.

If you are prepared to stay over in East midlands and get a redeye on Tuesday morning the flights cost 40 Juros return for Dub > EM and 61 Stirling return for EEM Carc. Total 115 Juros

We are coming back via Birmingham on the Monday night for more cash. Total 166 Juros

Booked Hotel Riviere for 3 nights. 26 Juros a night pps.

Don't forget to add in the cost of three nights on the piss in
France with food

[johng]

Looking forward to that bit in fairness. I like to make a weekend out of it rather than just in and out.

If you are going to spend a few hundred on getting there you might as well

[Grumpy Old Man]

Toulouse in and out, Friday to Monday.

[Cianostays]

Toulouse in and out, Friday to Monday.

Will probably do the same.

[fourthirtythree]

Looking forward to that bit in fairness. I like to make a weekend out of it rather than just in and out.

If you are going to spend a few hundred on getting there you might as well

That's not what your missus tells me...

[Hornet]

Dublin-Gatwick-Toulouse Return. (EI/FR/EZY)
Two nights in Toulouse.
Day return Toulouse Castres by Train or Bus.

[bails]

Anyone hear anything about Tickets yet from the Ticket Office

Flights Dublin Gatwick Marrakesh Toulose and Toulouse Franfurt Copenhagen Dublin booked and all set to travel !

[nc6000]

Anyone hear anything about Tickets yet from the Ticket Office

Flights Dublin Gatwick Marrakesh Toulose and Toulouse Franfurt Copenhagen Dublin booked and all set to travel !

How long is that taking? You could be quicker walking.