France is a sports nut’s dream. The following sports can be seen in France at a world class standard: soccer, rugby union, rugby league, basketball, cycling, tennis, surfing, mountain biking, Formula One, rally sport, touring cars, motocross,

The 2007 Rugby World Cup is being held in France from 7 September to 20 October 2007

The French are fairly handy at the round ball game having won the 1998 World Cup and come second in 2006. Their club league however is not as well known as the English, Italian or Spanish leagues.

The pinnacle of the cycling world is the Tour de France which is run throughout France every July

The Monaco Grand Prix and Le Mans 24 Hour race should appeal to revheads.

France has more than 800 golf courses including some of the most picturesque anywhere.

For those looking to burn some calories there is a wide range of outdoor sports and activities on offer in France as well such as: Hiking, canoeing, mountaineering, skiing/snowboarding, surfing and bungy jumping