We rounded up a few of the English guys we know and headed to the Stade de France yesterday for the derby of the two Parisian rugby teams. Torn on who to support; be it Stade Francais with a couple of Englishmen in their ranks ; or Racing Metro who boast the world's best looking rugby player Juan Martin Hernandez. It was a split decision but our hand was forced as this was deemed the home game for Stade and we were greeted at our seats by free flags, in the Stade Francais' colours of pink, so that was that.
We had intended it to be a real day, having a bit of food before with some beers and then a few more in the stadium. As we approached the stadium and saw the beer tents just outside, after a quick vote we though that it would be best to proceed straight into the ground and get our drinks inside, as they'd no doubt be the same price, €7. We were delighted to find that in fact they were €6 once you'd got through the gates. Not only that but they also had renewable cups which, if you so desired, could be yours for €1. What a great idea we thought. I was first up and with a smile on my face I handed over my money. I was expecting to enjoy crisp taste of 1664 on my first sip but I didn't. I harmlessly inquired to Oli as to ask what beer it was as he was about to be served. By this point, all of us were beer in hand, €6 worse off, so when Oli turned round shaking his head and emitting a nervous laugh there was nothing we could do. He looked up at us and said "it's sans alcool boys".
I don't think I need to say any more about how utterly ridiculous that is. Firstly menu only said "pression 50cl", secondly it's legal to drink on the street (if not slightly frowned upon) over here and thirdly it's a rugby game! The hour long pre-match entertainment was equally as bizarre. Some mountain bikers, cheerleaders who couldn't dance and a Queen tribute band. Maybe with a few beers down we would've got more from it. Turned out to be the most expensive cup I've ever bought!
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