Poitou-Charentes Sport & Leisure

Information on the beaches of France, including water quality, beach safety, access for people with disabilities and the risks related to swimming.

What you need to know for owning a barge or for a holiday or trip on French canals, rivers and waterways. How to operate locks, what times can you sail and types of boat licences and permits that may be required.

Information on the fishing categories, seasons and the permits required to fish the fresh water rivers, canals, lakes and dams of France. Information includes contacts for local fishing associations.

Information for the golfer on golfing in France: the clubs, facilities and golf organisations. With information on the French licence, transferring a handicap and the Carte Verte.

Gun hunting is tightly controlled in France in terms of the species that may be hunted and the people who may hunt. A person must undergo exams and evaluations in order to get a permit. Here is information on shooting seasons and how to get a licence.

France's fields and forests have a wide variety of edible mushrooms. But before heading out to pick them it is essential to know if permission is required. Find out where to go and how to find out if a mushroom is edible.

Petanque: the great game of boules - pointers to all the information you could want about the South of France's favourite sport.

The place to talk about the world of sports, games, exercise and leisure activities.

The latest sports news from around the world, courtesy of The AngloINFO Newsroom - from cricket and (various kinds of) football to motor racing and athletics.

Information on hiking, biking, canoeing and horse riding in the hills and valleys of western France. With contact details of regional sport and activity associations.

This international cycle race takes place each year in France, over three weeks in July. Find out more about the race and its history, how the teams work and the meaning of the various jerseys (yellow, white, polka dot) and the route map for this year.