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Book well in advance.WHERE TO EATAntico Arco (Piazzale Aurelio 7, Tel: 06 581 5274) Excellent value for money at this relaxed Italian restaurant on the Gianicolo hill.Al Presidente (Via Arcione 94-5, Tel: 06 679 7342). The Metro runs from the central Termini railway station to Flaminio station, a few yards from the stadium - the ride takes just a few minutes. The Tram Leggero (light train) also runs to Flaminio.WHERE TO STAYMake sure you reserve your room well in advance. It's biggest draw, however, is that it is in the wonderful city of Rome. The Five Nations became the Six Nations in February 2000. In the 10 Six Nations games played at the Stadio Flaminio since then, Italy have triumphed only twice, against Scotland in 2000 and Wales last year.

Although the capacity of the stadium is small compared to other Six Nations grounds, the Stadio Flaminio is renowned for its atmosphere. International flights to Rome arrive at Fiumicino (Leonardo Da Vinci airport), to the north of the city, or Ciampino to the south. From central Rome, you can take either the Metro or the Tram Leggero (No 225). Slightly out of Paris, the palace of Versailles (right) is well worth a visit (€7.50) The RER goes there direct from St Lazare.

( ) For those looking for something a little more cultured from their trip to Paris, the Louvre (left) is home to the Mona Lisa ( - entrance €7.50). Take a boat trip down the Seine and have lunch or dinner on board Bateaux-Mouches are at the Pont d'Alma on the north bank. ( ). The stadium was built for the 1999 World Cup, hosting the final between Australia and France. It has also been home to the FA Cup final during Wembley stadium's reconstruction The stadium is famous for its sliding roof.

The stadium is famous for its sliding roof. Tel: 0870 013 8600Website: HOW TO GET THEREBy train: First Great Western Railways - - run regular services between London Paddington and Cardiff with an approximate journey time of 2 hours By road: Allow plenty of time to get to Cardiff via the M4. Parking close to the stadium is a problem on match days and police block off the streets surrounding the ground in the run-up to kick-off.WHERE TO STAYSt David's Hotel and Spa: (Havannah Street, Tel: 029 2045 4045, ) Rates for a double room approximately £200 although internet specials are available. Busy watering hole.The Westgate (49 Cowbridge Road East, Tel: 029 20303926) Another good bar to head to before the match as it's near the stadium No frills but they take their rugby very seriously here.. For those looking for something a little more cultured from their trip to Paris, the Louvre (left) is home to the Mona Lisa ( - entrance €7.50). Conveniently located for the M4 motorway and Cardiff International Airport.WHERE TO EATLe Gallois (6-10 Romilly Street, Tel: 029 20636363) Family run, award winning restaurant.Celtic Cauldron (Castle Arcade, Castle Street, Tel: 029 20387185) Small, intimate and busy restaurant for anyone looking for a "true taste of Wales".WHERE TO DRINKThe City Arms (10 Quay Street, Tel: 029 20225228) Right next to the stadium.

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