Has anyone heard anything definite about our game with the Dragons on 19th June 2010 as to whether its to be played in Perpignan or Montpellier.

I'm eager to book flights and accommodation but can't until I know where the game is being played.

If you want mt advice book it now.

It will be easier to travel to montpelier if you have to than to try to get flights later and probably cheaper.

I doubt you will get a definitive answer until all the cheap flights are gone.

The idea of Montpelier has been scrapped. I got that info from the Catalantours operators, the ones that organise the hotels in Perpignan, Dave Foti's company. So we have booked for the Perpignan match, staying in Canet for a week.

same here, got it from andy at English end of CST.
It was going to be Wigan then us now nobody!!I

I asked someone at Wakey last Thurs and the venue had not been decided at that point. Remembering the first time we went over when the game was supposed to be in Narbonne but was the Perpignan I would prefer to wait till definite decision made.

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looking at flying to Perpignan on the 17th and reurn on 21st.

Can anyone recommend hotels in Perp. or close by.

Never been over before,so all info appreciated.

Stayed this year at the Citea. Well located in the centre close to the Castillet and not pricey.

Cheers Sandal Cat.

Are the rooms with double beds or twin

Chatting with David from CST on the way back to the airport this year, he said they had pulled out of using the Citea due to some problems they'd had.

To be fair to the hotel, it seemed that the problems were more to do with the timing of guests arriving or leaving, as they are like self-catering apartments, and so anyone arriving later in the evening were struggling to get in (from memory).

Maybe it depends on your arrival time, because I know the people who stayed there this year spoke very highly of it.

Where did you stay?

I can't remember the name of the place I stayed at, except that it was where the refs used to stay and was 150 euros a night (it was the only place I could find). It was nice, but overpriced. I stayed at The New Kristina last year, which is dated but okay, but the first two years I stayed at The Ibis, which was probably the best value for money and handy for everything.

Was it the Kyriad ?

The Citea is a new apart/hotel and I think some of the problems were due to teathing problems experienced by some when it was just finished. You can only speak as you find and I thought it was fine as did everyone who I know stayed there. I spoke with David Foti also and told him that I found the Citea okay.

I have also stayed at the Park Hotel which is a Best Western and a 3* but again I found it a bit dated.

As you will recall I also have stayed at the Mas des Arcades which is very good and has a pool. Would not hesitate to stay there if it was nearer the centre but its too far to walk particularly after the odd pint and taxi's aren't cheap after midnight.

Thinking of staying in Canet next June. Anyone any recommendations for there ? What's the Malibu Village like ?

Have you decided to book flights then?

Yes, that's it. Paid 10 euros for the breakfast on the Sunday, and I realised that there are only so many rolls and jam you can eat to try and get your money's worth.

Still toying with the idea. Got caught out the first year we were over like feline. Booked flights to and stayed in Carcassone when it was confirmed as being there then they moved it to Perpignan. They bused us to the game at no cost because they had confirmed the game as being in Carcassone (as they did with Narbonne) but it was a bit of an hassle.

Just wish someone would confirm it.

If you stay in Perpignan I'm sure that Foti (CST) will be arranging transport to Montpellier but fancy staying in Montpellier if it were to be confirmed as there although Foti says it isn't.

The problem is that the longer you leave it generally the air fares go up.

I reckon the flight prices to Perpignan will be at their highest now, with the fixtures just coming out, as a lot of people will be booking now. The flight to Perpignan this year on the Friday from Manchester wasn't that full, and I reckon it might have been cheaper nearer the time. I booked mine when the flights and fixtures were announced, and I don't think it was as expensive again.

£120 Manchester to Perpignan return sounds reasonable.

£100 less than I paid. Book it, Danno.

When deciding on super league franchises, the RFL/SLE may consider adding to there rediculous lopsided equation, -1 point for not being able to announce fully your fixture list at the start of the season, for the benefit of travelling supporters!!
Teams are punished for not providing a high enough standard of stadia/facilities for fans, what about shifting a game 100 miles, and all the costs incurred? Call me old fashioned I'd rather get wet than hike to another ground to watch the game!!!

I nearly burst out into a rendition of one of the best tv theme tunes ever.

A lot of people on here myself included stay at the Hotel Aragon in perpignan except for last season when it was fully booked with a music festival in the city. Its cheap pricewise clean and comfortable the manager's name is Alain and for an englishman has got the best French accent ever

nothing is too much trouble for the man and I am positive that plenty of people on here will recomend it. The tel. no. is (33) (0)4 68 54 04 40 otherwise as Sandal Cat says the Citea is also vg and is comparable pricewise unless with this being its 1st full season open the price has gone up hth.

Cheers Chissitt.

Flights booked,just accomodation to sort now.

Has anyone stayed at the Malibu Beach Resort in Canet. Thinking of giving it a try rather than staying in Perpignan as usual.

Of course that's if its not played in Montpellier - I wish they would confirm the venue.

It's been officially announced the Catalans game is to be played in Bridgend to help expand and promote the game in South Wales.