Tours has proven to be a perfect base so far for Ireland and the travelling media.
Murray Kinsella Reports from Tours WHEN THE IRFU was trying to decide on Ireland’s training base for the World Cup in France, four or five different cities and towns made a pitch to host them.
When England announced that 1,000 people had attended their own open training session in France, it might have been easy to sneer, but it’s worth noting that this was in the small northern seaside town of Le Touquet. The population is around 4,000 so in reality, it was a relatively big crowd that watched the English, who aren’t exactly popular in France.
Some teams have two different bases during the pool stages, but Ireland are in Tours all the way through their Pool B campaign. They’re happy to have just one base. The local authorities promised to build them a brand-new training facility and were true to their word. Andy Farrell and co. are delighted with the set-up at Stade de la Chambrerie.
Thankfully, Tours has plenty of spots to cool off. The lovely cobbled lanes and alleyways of the old town are lined with restaurants, while there are a couple of very inviting bars directly alongside the River Loire, which runs through the city. The cuisine is always one of the big joys of visiting France. Tours has a few intriguing specialties. Andouillette is a sausage made of pork offal. A friend warned that it’s “pungent” and they were right. Meanwhile, Beuchelle à la Tourangelle includes calf sweetbread and kidneys along with mushrooms and a creamy sauce. When in Tours.The 42 has a lovely Airbnb just off the picturesque Place Plumereau, allowing some of the comforts of home.
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