........Thing is, the lift started at the corner bar right next to the ground, god knows where they ended up ?

This is a Hogan tradition. He got in a lift with some dodgy Moroccans one trip we had.

This was my fourth trip there and I had an awesome time. Its up there with the visit in the play-offs as my favourite. More people seem to be staying in the other resorts around the area but thats to be expected.



I only stayed 2 nights which is probably enough if your just staying in Perpignan. Stayed in a different hotel this year called the "Etap", its brand new, really cheap and i would reccommend it to anyone!

Got back yesterday after a fantastic long weekend. Me the missus and daighter stayed at a Eurocamp site (courtesy of a £60 Sun holiday) in Argeles Sur Mer a 15 mins train from Perpignan. Right on the beach with plenty to do, i would reccomend this to any family. A fantastic weekend was finished with a great game and atmosphere, we couldnt believe how good the French crowd was, and i love the way they cheer any sort of flowing rugby as much as a try.



Definately an annual event from now on.

we stopped in the suite hotel next door, was ace, had to laugh at the view though.

Aye! Nice building site that was! We went into that hotel first thinking it was where we were staying, the woman went to us "no, your next door." So we went round the corner and walked into The Etap. As we walked up to the check-in desk, the same woman who had just spoke to us came out to check us in. Only in France! haha!

had an absolute scream this year - will defo stay in canet again.



Although the male pole dancers in the purple bar will give me nightmares for the rest of my life!!! Then again it got worse when they then stripped naked on the centre circle at the ground

Told you it was the future

How can anbody stop in peopi is beyond me with the price of ale at some pubs we walked past is a joke, better off stoping in calella alot more cheaper and friendley

The Irish bar was a let down this year it closed at 2am sat and Sunday, especially after the game with people in good voice. Ian lenagan and stevo turned up at 10 past 2 just as the doors had been locked.



Oh woody saw philipe the waiter on Monday he said to tell you he found the missing 40 euros, it was tucked down his undies

Outstanding trip once again with some quality people.



We stayed in Canet for 3 nights then moved into Perpignan at the weekend. Canet impressed me more than i expected, we founds streets packed with bars and good restuarants which stayed open until the early hours, the beach is outstanding with being awarded a blue flag and the water was crystal clear.



Perpignan was rather quiet on the Sunday but we found bars that where open and had a great laugh.



I hope for another summer fixture as i will definately consider doing the same trip next year!

The carnage on the pitch after the game topped off a great weekend.