Unusual: the Coupe de France de joutes, a competition to be discovered in June in Saint-Mammès (77)

On Saturday June 28, 2025, sports and competition fans will undoubtedly be in Saint-Mammès, in the Seine-et-Marne département, for the Coupe de France de joutes.

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Water jousting is a sporting discipline in which two athletes equipped with spears (and shields for protection) compete against each other. Standing on boats, competitors use their spears to knock their opponents off their boats. Athletes are classified by weight and gender.

Organized by Saint-Mammès Sports Joutes, the Coupe de France is based on two methods: Alsatian and Parisian. Every year at Saint-Mammès, jousting takes place on the Seine every Sunday from May to September, and has been going on since the club was founded in 1883!

On-site refreshment and catering facilities will also be available throughout the competition day.

See you on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Saint-Mammès for the Coupe de France de joutes nautiques par équipe from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.!

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