Burgundy Sport & Leisure

The clocks change twice a year moving from winter (standard) time to summer time and back. Find out when, and how France's time relates to the rest of the world.

Information on the permits required for freshwater fishing and angling in the rivers, lakes and dams of Burgundy. Information includes contacts for local fishing associations.

Information for the golfer on golfing in Burgundy: the Golf Federation, the requirements to play (the handicap system, medical certificates) and information on who to contact locally.

Information on hunting in Burgundy: including permits, the season and restricted areas.

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 walking, hiking, mountain biking, watersports and horse riding in Burgundy, in the hills, valleys or on the rivers and lakes of Cote d'Or, Saone et Loire, Yonne and Nievre. With contact details of regional sport and activity associations.

Find out about the Formula 1 racing circuit situated in the Nievre; it's history, information about the circuit itself as well as advice to visitors on opening times and how to get there.

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.