Pierre Koffmann’s guide to Rugby World Cup 2023

#1 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Gascony-born Pierre Koffmann is a chef famed the world over for his work in the kitchens of The Waterside Inn, his own three-Michelin-starred Le Tante Claire and his legendary pig’s trotter, but less-known are his exploits on the rugby pitch, as a flanker for Toulon.

As well as providing us with insight into Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, the region that’s home to Marseille and Nice – which between them are hosting ten matches at Rugby World Cup 2023, including games involving England, Scotland and Wales – not to mention the rugby mecca of Toulon, you can also read about Pierre’s rugby life in our interview here.

Read our guide to Marseille, host for six Rugby World Cup games including two quarter-finals, here.

Read our guide to Nice, host for four Rugby World Cup games including matches involving England, Scotland and Wales, here.

Read our guide to Toulon here.

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