* Le Tour de France: This annual cycling race is one of the most famous and challenging in the world. It takes place over the course of three weeks in July, and covers a distance of over 3,500 kilometers. The race is divided into 21 stages, each of which is held in a different part of France.
* The French Open: This tennis tournament is held every year at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris. It is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments, and is considered to be the most prestigious clay-court tournament in the world. The French Open takes place over the course of two weeks in May-June.
* The 24 Hours of Le Mans: This endurance sports car race is held every year at the Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France. It is the oldest active endurance race in the world, and is considered to be one of the most prestigious. The 24 Hours of Le Mans takes place in June.
* The Paris Marathon: This annual marathon is held in Paris, and is one of the five largest marathons in the world. It takes place in April, and covers a distance of over 42 kilometers.