UK jockey gets French residency card meeting after public complaint James Reveley tells us about ordeals to obtain a titre de séjour after victory in prestigious ‘president’s race’ in Paris
UK jockey wins French race - then asks Macron about his residency card James Reveley, who has lived and raced in France for eight years, queried why he had not been given a card after he won the Prix du président
WATCH: Brothers’ battle in French table tennis final ends in tears Older brother Alexis Lebrun comes out on top - and jumps on the table to celebrate while his brother cries Briton’s parachute fails in 140m French base jump - and he survives SEE: 15 outstanding French golf courses recommended by professionals French, English and Irish swim team sets new Channel record
Key cultural and sporting events in France in 2024 The Olympics and a Tour de France first are among the highlights of a jam-packed cultural calendar
Runner breaks new record in Normandy - at age 82 The athlete ran at an incredible 18 km/h per hour, breaking both the Normandy and French records
Where are the best places to grow old in France? Is your region on the list? The south-west did particularly well in the ranking
Call for action over disappearance of rural footpaths in France Campaigners say the paths are part of France’s heritage but are are at risk from farmers, residents and developers
Boost for horse and pony clubs in France A major VAT reduction coming this January will help owners cope with rising costs
France makes bid to host 2030 Winter Olympics Proponents say they are aiming for a ‘simple and sustainable’ event, but critics have called the plans ‘an aberration’
Petanque refs threaten to boycott French contest over drunk players ‘The day we have a death in the field because of alcohol, we will say: "Something should have been done",' said one referee
Tour de France 2024 route revealed: Will it pass near you? For the first time since 1975 the race will not finish in Paris
Will sports sessions be reimbursable throughout France? The plan has been trialled for certain patients and found to have a positive impact
Tax, dentist fees, TV sport, letters: Ten practical updates for France We look at key announcements you may have missed 7 places to visit in France for free with this weekend’s Heritage Days Rugby exclusive: How France became the team to beat in World Cup France heatwave: what does a red alert change for the public?
Money-saver: Sports gear at a discount in France Lack of funds are no longer a reason not to keep active, thanks to an association that collects and sells used sporting equipment Rugby brings French town alive with colour and collective pride Seven key French expressions to help you understand Le Tour de France Speeding fines, dental fees: New changes you may have missed in France It was not all bad: Five good news stories from France this week France Qatar 2022: Minister sends LGBTQ+ message with rainbow jumper
‘I studied for my Bac in France, and travelled to Britain for rowing’ Gold medal-winning rower tells us that she is the product of two countries and how she coped growing up
French sport ‘longe-côte’ or sea wading is growing competitive event How the simple sea wading activity went from healthy exercise to a recognised sport in France and beyond
Can I ask a foreign GP for a French sports certificate? Joining a sports club in France will often require asking a doctor for a medical certificate. We look at whether this can be done in your home country
Glow-in-dark boules ball solved night game problem for French inventor The electronics engineer found his evening pétanque sessions cut short by poor light - he invented the answer
Older people should be prescribed free sport, says French minister The sports minister said that improving activity levels helps to ‘roll back loss of autonomy’ and that GPs should prescribe club access
How to join a sports club in France: admin, medical and fees explained Joining a sports club is a great way to keep fit and make friends - we look at what is involved
Petition to ban cockfights in France reaches over 30,000 signatures The sport is still legal in parts of the Nord and Pas-de-Calais, with around 9,000 fights per year
France continues its free summer swimming lessons for children Classes aim to help four to 12-year-olds gain competency in water, with studies showing that 25% of drowning incidents involve children under six. Here’s how to book a place
Vendée Arctique race departs from western France today The 3,500 nautical mile race, which is one of the races on the road to qualifying for the Vendée Globe, is set to depart at 17:00 and will see sailors make a loop around Iceland
French industry expert: UK’s printed sport ticket tradition aids fraud He said Liverpool’s preference for printed - rather than digital - tickets made it so much easier for fakes to be made for the Champions League final
What’s coming up? The week ahead in France This week sees a meeting over the chaos outside Saturday’s Champions League final, gardens open days, tax deadlines, the French Open winner crowned and more
What is the hockey-like game of choule that is played in Normandy? The sport originated in the 1400s but virtually disappeared after World War Two. It is now making a comeback with the help of locals and enthusiastic foreigners
Wimbledon ban on Russian tennis stars is wrong; France has alternative An international lawyer argues that Britain’s decision to ban Russian tennis players recalls a dark time in American history. France has declined to ban the players for now
Sport stars in France urge voters to stop Marine Le Pen winning In an open letter Tony Parker, Yannick Noah and almost 50 other athletes say the far-right presidential candidate ‘embodies the opposite of inclusive sporting values’
Confusion over French adventurer death: Portugal denies finding body The team of Jean-Jacques Savin, 75, said his body had been found with his capsized ‘canoe’ but now this is disputed
French adventurer dies age 75 during Atlantic solo rowing attempt Jean-Jacques Savin was found after his team lost communication with him on Friday morning. The exact circumstances of his death have not yet been determined
Foreign sportspeople will have to be vaccinated to compete in France This requirement will come into force with the government’s new vaccine pass law
Covid-19 France: cycling for exercise I have two small questions about confinement: 1. I understand the ban on competitive or sporting cycling, but can I use my bike for exercise as long as I keep to a 1km limit from my home? 2. Can a couple both go in a car to the shops, but only one does the shopping and the other stays in the car?
Can we play golf from May 11 in France? Reader question: As you can walk, run or cycle from May 11 can you play golf as it is possible to do so and keep social distancing?
Will Tour de France 2020 be going ahead in August? Can you confirm the Tour de France is going ahead at the end of August even though there is no opening up yet of non EU borders?
Reader question: Do I need insurance to use quad on my land? Your question answered: I want to use a quad bike on my own land in France. Are there any rules related to this and do I need insurance? J.W.
Can I go to the gym or sports centre in my French town? Reader question: I saw that gyms and sports halls are now closed in parts of France and I wanted to know where, what the rules are and when they will be open again?
Covid-19: What will France’s ski season look like? Skiers will be able to ski without masks, but they will be required while on chairlifts, along with other restrictions.
France lockdown: Can we exercise as a couple or family? Outdoors exercise is allowed for up to one hour and within one kilometre of your home during lockdown
France lockdown: Can I go surfing? Professionals are allowed to continue practicing sports during confinement
France lockdown: Will ski resorts open in December? Currently the answer appears to be yes, with ski stations preparing to open - although it is not yet clear if restaurants, bars or cafes will be allowed to open
Covid rules: Can I walk with friends on my daily exercise? It is now possible to do individual daily exercise for up to three hours within a 20 kilometre radius of the home
What are my refund rights for cancelled rugby matches in France? A national regulation covers your rights and you have the right to a voucher for the pro rata value of the matches that you were not allowed to watch
French Paralympian and quadruple amputee finishes epic 122km lake swim Double world champion Théo Curin and his team swam across Lake Titicaca in the Andes in 11 days, battling ‘life-threatening’ conditions, after a year of training in France
France ski season 2021: Face masks to be mandatory The prime minister said the rules would ‘guarantee the Covid health situation for skiers’ and allow the restart of economic activity in the struggling sector
Tour de France 2022 route revealed: will it pass near you in France? The race will move from Dunkirk across the Vosges, Alps and Pyrenees, after beginning in Copenhagen - and 2022 also sees the return of the women’s ‘Tour’
British rider Lizzie Deignan wins first women’s Paris-Roubaix The cyclist made history as she took victory in the notoriously difficult ‘cobbles’ race in treacherous rain. It was the first-ever women’s version of the event, 125 years after the men’s began
Mountain bikers targeted by hidden traps in French forests Planks of wood studded with nails hidden on paths have caused crashes and injuries in the Vosges in recent attacks.
Paris 2024 Olympics to seek English-speaking volunteers Around 45,000 volunteers will be needed for the Games, and they must speak English or French and be over 18 years old in 2024. Roles include welcoming guests and participants and assisting at ceremonies and with medical services
Paris 1900: The record-breaking Olympics that few people knew about We look back at those little-known first 'Jeux Olympiques'
New Pass’Sport grant in France helps children get fit for free Around 3.3million families are eligible for the one-off €50 payment, to be put towards signing up for a sports club before October 31
La chasse: Women account for just 2.5% of 1million hunters in France Hunting is one of France's most popular sports but 97.5% of the practitioners are men. A women’s hunting association and a popular influencer are trying to change that
170km Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc marathon begins in French Alps The 170km race will see 10,000 competitors race on mountain tracks. Completing the route in under 20 hours is considered extremely fast
New Hypercar class debuts at French 24 Hours of Le Mans race The new category, made up of Le Mans Hypercar and Le Mans Daytona h cars, promises to bring bigger manufacturers back into the historic endurance race, challenging Toyota’s monopoly over the title
French gold medal winner ‘sad’ as karate dropped from Paris Olympics ‘I want the chance to defend my title’ said karateka Steven Da Costa, as it was confirmed that the sport would give way to breakdancing at the 2024 Games
France's young must improve sport ready for 2024 Paris Olympics French education minister concerned about effects of screen time on health in country ranked 119th by the WHO for physical activity among young people
Stop making us wear bikinis, asks French women’s beach handball team Coach and players have made an official request to the French Handball Federation for more comfortable kit like their male counterparts
Amateur football in France: Covid-19 health pass now required A health pass will be needed for all players and club members as amateur competitions restart this month, it has been confirmed
How will foreign visitors to France use the health pass for going out? From today a ‘health pass’ is needed to access many cultural or leisure venues; we look at the solutions for those without EU test or vaccination certificates
Thrills, spills, tears and a rider strike: 2021 Tour de France so far Tour de France fan Brian McCulloch recaps the high points so far of the ‘sensational’ event that many call the Greatest Race on Earth
Court date for woman charged with causing giant Tour de France pile-up Nine riders were injured in collision caused when a rider hit a spectator who was holding up a sign for TV cameras
Tour de France spectator who caused 50-rider pile-up turns herself in 30-year-old woman in custody - she is accused of involuntarily causing injury and putting the life of others at risk
Watching the Tour de France 2021 in person: Route and rules The fourth stage from Redon to Fougères in Brittany is now underway. Here's what you need to know if you plan to watch the race pass through your town this year
Part French, part Swiss village divided by today's Euro football match Football has brought out cross-border pride in village split between two countries
Tour de France: Police search for woman who caused 50-rider pile-up The unidentified woman who held the sign blocking the path of the riders risks a fine of up to €1,500 and may be sued by race organisers
Paris cycle cafe combines beverages and bikes The 15-seat, purpose-built ‘bike’ enables customers to cycle round the streets of the capital while enjoying drinks and snacks
France in top 5 for cycling in the world, Google Maps data shows Rising cycle route use pushes France and the city of Paris into the global top 5, amid record bike sales and national and local government help for bike purchases
View from the crowd: French invade Twickenham for European rugby final Sally Ann Voak joined 10,000 fans at the Champions Cup final between Toulouse and La Rochelle on Saturday as rugby finally welcomes back crowds
Tributes paid as French ‘world’s oldest racing cyclist’ dies age 109 Robert Marchand continued to set competitive cycling records well after his 100th birthday, and was also known for his strong political views and sense of humour
French ski station to open for two-day season after unusual snowfall The Alpine station, which had been closed all winter because of Covid-related restrictions, will open on Sunday and Monday for the ‘shortest and most intense ski season ever’
7 fun facts about cycling in France Do you know why the French nicknamed bicycle ' la petite reine' or what cycling sport is played on a football or rugby pitch?
Amputee to climb 2,310 steps for French children’s cancer charity She is hoping to raise €1 for every step
Exercise is key in fight against Covid-19, says French doctor Dr William Berrebi, host of the French podcast 'Merci Docteur!', argues that exercise has been ignored as a way to overcome coronavirus
Pétanque escapes Covid ban by becoming an 'individual' sport in France It is no longer considered a team sport, which means it is once again allowed
France lockdown: You can now go beyond 10km for (some) sport reasons The new rules depend on whether your sport is taking place in a public space or within a designated open-air sports ground or centre