The Archers of Rennes: How France’s Oldest Archery Club Is Shooting for the Future By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport May 30, 2026 RENNES, France — When the Compagnie d’Archers de Rennes first drew its bow in the 1960s, few could have predicted the trajectory this Breton club would take. What began as a modest … Read more
In the quiet heart of the Sarthe department, the precision and focus of elite sport recently took center stage as Écommoy hosted a vibrant weekend of archery competition. For those unfamiliar with the regional circuit in France, these tournaments serve as the bedrock of the sport, acting as both a proving ground for emerging talent … Read more
210 Archers Compete at La Garnache: How France’s Selective Tournament Forged National Champions By Daniel Richardson | May 29, 2026 | Archery LA GARNACHE, France — Under a crisp Atlantic breeze, the Parc de Loisirs de l’Équaizière hosted one of France’s most selective archery gatherings this past weekend, drawing 210 elite competitors from across the … Read more
Le Croisic, France – A recent archery competition organized by a local club in Le Croisic, a coastal commune in Brittany, drew 60 participants, according to a report. While specific details about the event remain unverified due to limited publicly available information, the gathering highlights the growing popularity of archery in the region. Location and … Read more
Écommoy Archery Qualifier: France’s Crucible for 2026 National Championship Spots Écommoy, a historic town in the Pays de la Loire region, will host the 2026 French National Archery Championship qualifier—a pivotal event for athletes vying for a spot in the upcoming national championships. With France’s archery program still rebuilding after a challenging 2022 Olympic cycle, … Read more
Breaking Barriers in Brittany: How a Small Village is Redefining Archery Accessibility In the quiet landscapes of Vezin-le-Coquet, a small commune nestled in the Ille-et-Vilaine department of Brittany, France, a local archery club is proving that the distance between an archer and the gold center of a target has nothing to do with physical limitation. … Read more
Precision and Passion: Saint-Quay-Portrieux Hosts Successful Archery Competition In the quiet, coastal stretches of Brittany, where the Atlantic breeze often tests the resolve of any athlete, the sport of archery recently took center stage. Saint-Quay-Portrieux played host to a regional archery competition (concours de tir à l’arc) that underscored the enduring appeal of precision sports … Read more
Precision and Passion: Youth Regional Archery Tournament Shines in Morannes-sur-Sarthe-Daumeray By Daniel Richardson Editor-in-Chief, Archysport In the quiet stretches of the Pays de la Loire region, the focus of the sporting world shifted to a singular point of precision this past weekend. On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the town of Morannes-sur-Sarthe-Daumeray became the epicenter for … Read more
Quimperlé, France – In a heartwarming display of family dedication to sport, Léa Carriou and her father Franck Carriou recently showcased their archery skills at a regional competition in Quimperlé, demonstrating how shared passion can span generations. The father-daughter duo, both members of the Ataq Tir À L’arc club in Quimperlé, participated in the traditional … Read more
Veteran French archer Nicolas Deboeuf marked his return to outdoor competition with a participation in the seasonal opening event in Thouars on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The 54-year-old archer, a former French national champion from 1995, competed alongside 26 other archers in the selection day organized by the Compagnie des Archers de La Trémoïlle. According … Read more