Rugby Match France / Ireland 2006 - Parties

In February we watched the 6 Nations France / Ireland rugby match at the Stade de France in Paris.

Our Parisian cruise boat La Guepe Buissonniere

Instead of travelling to the stadium by RER or metro we decided to take an early morning cruise along the canal and our friends Helen and Bernie joined us.

A delicious breakfast was served on arrival.

John and Helen tuck into croissants and pain au chocolats

Then we weighed anchor and set off on a leisurely cruise around Paris,

The bridges over the Seine in Paris

early morning reflection over the river Seine, Paris

which looked beautiful without any other tourist boats around.

approaching the Conciergerie in Paris by boat

The Louvre museum is on the banks of the Seine in Paris

Passing The Louvre on our right

An Irish folk band kept us entertained along the way.

"I've been a wild rover for many a year"

We travelled through the locks along the canal through Suresnes

As we passed through the locks Ken gave a big cheer to signal that the bar had just opened!

"The bar's open" declares Ken

Soon we arrived at the Stade de France

The Stade de France in Saint Denis

The rugby fans gathered together ready to watch the match.

Irish rugby fans on their way to the stadium

In the stadium the teams arrived on the pitch

Ireland v France 6 nations rugby 2006

and the match kicked off.

Ireland played France at the Stade de France

A great day was had by all.

See the photos from the Six Nations France v Scotland match in 2007.

6 Nations France v Ireland Paris 2006