French Riviera Sport & Leisure

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

The dive sites and facilities for scuba diving and snorkelling in the waters of the Mediterranean off the Cote d'Azur. With information on French diving associations.

French Riviera organisations that provide after school sports and activities for children with physical and mental disabilities.

Information on fishing and angling in the fresh water rivers, lakes and dams of the French Riviera as well as sea fishing off the French Riviera coast and deep water angling in the Mediterranean.

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.

Information on the prestigious F1 motor sporting event which comes to Monaco each year. Find out the history, the circuit, where to get tickets and how to watch the race in the Principality.

Information on the annual Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo, now part of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, which takes place each year in the Ardeche and around the Principality.

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 Provence's favourite sport.

Information and practical tips on safety and regulations that apply to skiing, snowboarding or participating in any other winter sports in France: the 10 FIS Rules for Conduct, the meaning of avalanche flag warnings and more.

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Information on hiking, walking, mountain biking and other outdoor activities of the French Riviera region.

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

The current local weather conditions, extended local forecasts, and additional weather information for the coastal region and inland from Menton, through Monte Carlo, to Nice, Grasse, Cannes and St-Tropez.