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French Figure Skating Championships
Logo of the French Federation of Ice Sports
StatusActive
GenreNational championships
FrequencyAnnual
CountryFrance France
Inaugurated1908
Organized byFrench Federation of Ice Sports

The French Figure Skating Championships (French: Championnat de France Elite) are an annual figure skating competition organized by the French Federation of Ice Sports (French: Fédération Française des Sports de Glace) to crown the national champions of France. The first official French Championships were held in 1908 in Chamonix. The competition, exclusively for men, consisted of special figures and free skating; Louis Magnus was the winner. A competition for women was added the next year, pair skating was added in 1911, and ice dance in 1948. The championships were interrupted during both World War I and World War II.

Medals are awarded in men's singles, women's singles, pair skating, and ice dance at the senior, junior, and novice levels, although not every discipline may be held every year due to a lack of participants. Alain Giletti currently holds the record for winning the most French Championship titles in men's singles (with ten), while Andrée Brunet (née Joly) holds the record in women's singles (also with ten). Andrée Brunet also holds the record in pair skating with her husband Pierre Brunet (with eleven), while Jean-Paul Guhel holds the record in ice dance (with nine), although these were not all won with the same partner.

History

[edit]

The French Federation of Ice Sports – originally known as the Union des Fédérations Françaises des Sports de Glace – was founded in 1903 to oversee all winter sports in France except for skiing.[1] Championship events in figure skating, speed skating, and ice hockey were held at the Palais de Glace in Paris.[2] In 1908, the organization was renamed the Fédération Française des Sports d'Hiver, and it oversaw figure skating, ice dance, speed skating, bobsleigh, curling, and ice hockey.[1] The first official figure skating championship event for men was held in 1908 in Chamonix; Louis Magnus was the winner. A separate event for women was held the next year in Paris;[3] Yvonne Lacroix won the event.[4] Championships in pair skating began in 1911 and ice dance in 1948.

The 2026 French Championships will be held from 18 to 20 December 2025 at the Patinoire de Briançon in Briançon.[5]

Senior medalists

[edit]
From left to right: Evgeniia Lopareva and Geoffrey Brissaud, three-time French champions in ice dance; Brian Joubert, eight-time French champion in men's singles; Léa Serna, three-time French champion in women's singles; and Vanessa James and Morgan Ciprès, six-time French champions in pair skating

Men's singles

[edit]
Men's event medalists
Year Location Gold[1] Silver Bronze Ref.
1908 Chamonix Louis Magnus M. Lacroix Charles Sabouret [6]
1909 M. Marcilly-Saint-Mars Lucien Trugard [7]
1910 Paris Francis Pigueron [8]
1911 Albert Heidé [9]
1912 Lucien Trugard Charles Sabouret [10]
1913 Francis Pigueron Lucien Trugard André Malinet [11]
1914 José Carvajal United Kingdom Basil Williams (Great Britain) [12]
1915–19 No competitions due to World War I [1]
1920 Paris Francis Pigueron Adolphe Dinesmann André Malinet [13]
1921 Font-Romeu Pierre Brunet Charles Sabouret [14]
1922 Paris Adolphe Dinesmann [15]
1923 Chamonix [16]
1924 Paris Pierre Brunet Georges Torchon No other competitors [17]
1925 Louis Barbey Stéphane Rodriguès-Henriquès [18]
1926 Pierre Brunet[a] No other competitors [19]
1927 Pierre Brunet Jean Henrion Georges Torchon
1928 Louis Barbey [20]
1929 Chamonix Charles Sabouret No other competitors [21]
1930 Mont Revard Jean Henrion Stéphane Rodriguès-Henriquès [22]
1931 Font-Romeu Georges Torchon [23]
1932 Paris Jean Henrion Pierre Brunet Georges Torchon [24]
1933 Georges Torchon Gérard Rodriguès-Henriquès [25]
1934 Chamonix Gérard Rodriguès-Henriquès No other competitors [26]
1935 Paris Jacques Favart [27]
1936 Gérard Rodriguès-Henriquès [28]
1937 No other competitors [29]
1938 [30]
1939 Tony Font [31]
1940–41 No competitions due to World War II [1]
1942 Paris Jacques Favart Guy Pigier Paul Gaudin [32]
1943–45 No competitions due to World War II [1]
1946 Paris Paul Gaudin Tony Font Guy Pigier [33]
1947 Guy Pigier Jean Vivès [34]
1948 No men's competitors [35]
1949 Tony Font Jean Vivès No other competitors [36]
1950 [37]
1951 Alain Giletti [38]
1952 [39]
1953 [40]
1954 Alain Calmat [41]
1955 Lyon [1]
1956 Boulogne-Billancourt
1957
1958 Paris Alain Calmat Alain Giletti [42]
1959 Boulogne-Billancourt Alain Giletti Alain Calmat [1]
1960
1961 Robert Dureville
1962 Alain Calmat Robert Dureville Alain Trouillet
1963 Philippe Pélissier [43]
1964 [1]
1965 Patrick Péra [44]
1966 Patrick Péra Philippe Pélissier [1]
1967
1968 Lyon Philippe Pélissier Jacques Mrozek
1969 Boulogne-Billancourt
1970 Jacques Mrozek Didier Gailhaguet
1971 Megève
1972 Chamonix Didier Gailhaguet Willy Bargauan
1973 Strasbourg Jacques Mrozek Pascal Delorme Christophe Boyadjian
1974 Boulogne-Billancourt Didier Gailhaguet Gilles Beyer
1975 Reims Gilles Beyer Jean-Christophe Simond
1976 Asnières-sur-Seine Jean-Christophe Simond Christophe Boyadjian
1977 Amiens Pierre Lamine Gilles Beyer
1978 Belfort Gilles Beyer Michel Lotz Christophe Boyadjian
1979 Tours Jean-Christophe Simond Patrice Macrez
1980 Reims Patrice Macrez Gilles Beyer
1981 Anglet Didier Monge
1982 Asnières-sur-Seine Philippe Paulet
1983 Bordeaux Laurent Depouilly Fernand Fédronic
1984 Megève [45]
1985 Belfort Fernand Fédronic Philippe Roncoli Laurent Depouilly [46]
1986 Franconville Laurent Depouilly Frédéric Harpagès [1]
1987 Épinal Philippe Roncoli Frédéric Harpagès Fernand Fédronic [47]
1988 Grenoble Frédéric Lipka Axel Médéric [48]
1989 Caen Axel Médéric Éric Millot Nicolas Pétorin [1]
1990 Annecy Éric Millot Philippe Candeloro Frédéric Harpagès
1991 Reims Nicolas Pétorin [49]
1992 Colombes Nicolas Pétorin Philippe Candeloro [50]
1993 Grenoble Philippe Candeloro Nicolas Pétorin [51]
1994 Athis-Mons Philippe Candeloro Éric Millot Thierry Cérez [52]
1995 Bordeaux [1]
1996 Albertville
1997 Amiens Thierry Cérez Laurent Tobel
1998 Besançon Thierry Cérez Laurent Tobel Gabriel Monnier [53]
1999 Lyon Laurent Tobel Vincent Restencourt Thierry Cérez [54]
2000 Courchevel Stanick Jeannette Gabriel Monnier Vincent Restencourt [55]
2001 Briançon Frédéric Dambier [56]
2002 Grenoble Gabriel Monnier Brian Joubert [57]
2003 Asnières-sur-Seine Brian Joubert Stanick Jeannette Frédéric Dambier [58]
2004 Briançon Frédéric Dambier Stanick Jeannette [59]
2005 Rennes Samuel Contesti [60]
2006 Besançon Samuel Contesti Alban Préaubert [61]
2007 Orléans Yannick Ponsero Samuel Contesti [62]
2008 Megève Alban Préaubert [63]
2009 Colmar Yannick Ponsero Florent Amodio [64]
2010 Marseille Florent Amodio Yannick Ponsero [65]
2011 Tours Brian Joubert Florent Amodio [66]
2012 Dammarie-lès-Lys Chafik Besseghier [67]
2013 Strasbourg Florent Amodio Chafik Besseghier Romain Ponsart [68]
2014 Vaujany Brian Joubert Chafik Besseghier [69]
2015 Megève Romain Ponsart [70]
2016 Épinal Chafik Besseghier Florent Amodio Simon Hocquaux [71]
2017 Caen Kévin Aymoz Chafik Besseghier Romain Ponsart [72]
2018 Nantes Chafik Besseghier Kévin Aymoz [73]
2019 Vaujany Kévin Aymoz Adam Siao Him Fa Adrien Tesson [74]
2020 Dunkirk Romain Ponsart [75]
2021 Vaujany [76]
2022 Cergy-Pontoise Luc Economides [77]
2023 Rouen Adam Siao Him Fa Kévin Aymoz François Pitot [78]
2024 Vaujany Luc Economides [79]
2025 Annecy Kévin Aymoz François Pitot Luc Economides [80]
  1. ^ While Pierre Brunet finished in first place at the 1926 French Championships, he did not achieve the minimum required score to be named the French Champion.[19]

Women's singles

[edit]
Women's event medalists
Year Location Gold[1] Silver Bronze Ref.
1909 Paris Yvonne Lacroix Anita Nahmias No other competitors [4]
1910 Anita Nahmias No other competitors [81]
1911 Simone Poujade [82]
1912 Anita Del Monte-Nahmias Simone Poujade No other competitors [83]
1913 Simone Poujade Anita Del Monte-Nahmias [84]
1914 Yvonne Bourgeois [85]
1915–19 No competitions due to World War I [1]
1920 No women's competitors
1921 Font-Romeu Andrée Joly Yvonne Bourgeois Simone Sabouret [14]
1922 Paris No other competitors [86]
1923 Font-Romeu [87]
1924 Paris No other competitors [88]
1925 Gaby Barbey No other competitors [18]
1926 Janine Hagnauer [89]
1927 No other competitors [19]
1928 Gaby Barbey Janine Hagnauer [90]
1929 Chamonix Jacqueline Brown Marguerite Bouvier [21]
1930 Mont Revard No other competitors [22]
1931 Font-Romeu Gaby Clericetti Janine Hagenauer Jacqueline Vaudecrane [23]
1932 Paris Jacqueline Vaudecrane Pierrette Vivès [24]
1933 [91]
1934 Chamonix Janine Garanger (née Hagenauer) Jacqueline Vaudecrane [26]
1935 Paris Jacqueline Vaudecrane No other competitors [27]
1936 Mlle Schweigh [28]
1937 Jacqueline Vaudecrane Gaby Clericetti Colette Diot [29]
1938 [92]
1939 Belgium Betty Hendrickx (Belgium) Jacqueline Vaudecrane[a] Belgium Micheline Lannoy (Belgium) [31]
1940–41 No competitions due to World War II [93]
1942 Paris Denise Fayolle Denise Gaudin Claude Martin-Chauffier [32]
1943–45 No competitions due to World War II [93]
1946 Paris Denise Fayolle Jacqueline du Bief Janine Lafitte [33]
1947 Jacqueline du Bief Denise Fayolle Claude Martin-Chauffier [34]
1948 Liliane Caffin-Madaule No other competitors [35]
1949 Colette Laurendeau [36]
1950 [37]
1951 Nadine Damien Josette Arrouet [94]
1952 Christiane Moreux Claude Baury [39]
1953 Liliane Caffin-Madaule Nadine Damien [40]
1954 Maryvonne Huet Gilberte Naboudet [95]
1955 Lyon Michèle Allard [1]
1956 Boulogne-Billancourt Michèle Allard Dany Rigoulot
1957 Maryvonne Huet Corinne Altmann No other competitors
1958 Dany Rigoulot Nicole Erdos Nicole Hassler [42]
1959 Nicole Hassler Corinne Altmann [1]
1960 Nicole Hassler Danièle Giraud No other competitors
1961 Dany Rigoulot Nicole Hassler Danièle Giraud
1962 Nicole Hassler Danièle Giraud Laurence Berjoan
1963 Micheline Joubert Geneviève Burdel
1964 Denise Neanne
1965 Sylvaine Duban Denise Neanne [44]
1966 Micheline Joubert [1]
1967 Sylvaine Duban
1968 Lyon Joëlle Cartaux
1969 Boulogne-Billancourt Joëlle Cartaux Arielle Contamine Christiane Duchatel
1970 Elisabeth Louesdon
1971 Megève Marie-Claude Bierre Marie-Hèlène Panet
1972 Chamonix Marie-Claude Bierre Joëlle Cartaux
1973 Strasbourg Christine Strohl Dominique Faure
1974 Boulogne-Billancourt Marie-Hélène Panet Sabine Fuchs
1975 Reims Sabine Fuchs Marie-Reine Le Gougne
1976 Asnières-sur-Seine Anne-Sophie de Kristoffy Sylvie Doulat
1977 Amiens Marie-Reine Le Gougne
1978 Belfort Anne-Sophie de Kristoffy Isabelle Deneux Sophie Bojé
1979 Tours Cécile Antonelli Véronique Lamarque
1980 Reims Béatrice Farinacci
1981 Anglet Cécile Antonelli Béatrice Farinacci Anne-Sophie de Kristoffy
1982 Asnières-sur-Seine Béatrice Farinacci Anne-Sophie de Kristoffy Sophie Cuissot
1983 Bordeaux Agnès Gosselin Béatrice Farinacci
1984 Megève Nathalie Duquesne [45]
1985 Belfort Florence Copp Nathalie Duquesne [46]
1986 Franconville [1]
1987 Épinal Florence Albert Florence Copp [47]
1988 Grenoble Claude Péri Sandrine Bache [48]
1989 Caen Surya Bonaly Sandra Garde [1]
1990 Annecy Laëtitia Hubert
1991 Reims Cécile Tribolet [49]
1992 Colombes Marie-Pierre Leray [50]
1993 Grenoble Marie-Pierre Leray Laëtitia Hubert [51]
1994 Athis-Mons [52]
1995 Bordeaux [1]
1996 Albertville Véronique Fleury Malika Tahir
1997 Amiens Vanessa Gusméroli Gwenaëlle Julien
1998 Besançon Laëtitia Hubert Surya Bonaly Vanessa Gusméroli [53]
1999 Lyon Vanessa Gusméroli Christelle Miro [54]
2000 Courchevel Vanessa Gusméroli Gwenaëlle Julien Julie Cortial [55]
2001 Briançon Laëtitia Hubert Christelle Miro [56]
2002 Grenoble Anne-Sophie Calvez [57]
2003 Asnières-sur-Seine Candice Didier Anne-Sophie Calvez Christelle Miro [58]
2004 Briançon Gwendoline Didier [59]
2005 Rennes Nadège Bobillier Laura Dutertre [60]
2006 Besançon Céline Lacour [61]
2007 Orléans Anne-Sophie Calvez Candice Didier [62]
2008 Megève Gwendoline Didier Chloé Dépouilly Julie Cagnon [63]
2009 Colmar Candice Didier Maé-Bérénice Méité Sandra Sitbon [64]
2010 Marseille Léna Marrocco Gwendoline Didier [65]
2011 Tours Yrétha Silété Lénaëlle Gilleron-Gorry Maé-Bérénice Méité [66]
2012 Dammarie-lès-Lys Maé-Bérénice Méité Anaïs Ventard [67]
2013 Strasbourg Anaïs Ventard Laurine Lecavelier [68]
2014 Vaujany Maé-Bérénice Méité Laurine Lecavelier Anaïs Ventard [69]
2015 Megève Léa Serna [70]
2016 Épinal Alizée Crozet [71]
2017 Caen Laurine Lecavelier Maé-Bérénice Méité [72]
2018 Nantes Maé-Bérénice Méité Laurine Lecavelier Léa Serna [73]
2019 Vaujany Julie Froetscher [74]
2020 Dunkirk Maïa Mazzara Léa Serna [75]
2021 Vaujany Léa Serna Lola Ghozali [76]
2022 Cergy-Pontoise Lorine Schild [77]
2023 Rouen Maïa Mazzara [78]
2024 Vaujany Lorine Schild Stefania Gladki Léa Serna [79]
2025 Annecy Stefania Gladki Léa Serna Ève Dubecq [80]
  1. ^ Jacqueline Vaudecrane was named the 1939 French Champion since Betty Hendrickx, the first-place finisher, was a guest skater from Belgium.

Pairs

[edit]
Pairs event medalists
Year Location Gold[1] Silver Bronze Ref.
1911 Paris
  • Simone Poujade
  • Francis Pigueron
[96]
1912
No other competitors [97]
1913
  • Simone Poujade
  • Francis Pigueron
[98]
1914
  • Yvonne Bourgeois
  • Robert George
 No other competitors [99]
1915–19 No competitions due to World War I [1]
1920 Paris
  • Yvonne Bourgeois
  • Francis Pigueron
No other competitors [100]
1921 Font-Romeu
  • Yvonne Bourgeois
  • Francis Pigueron
 [14]
1922 Paris
  • Yvonne Bourgeois
  • Francis Pigueron
[101]
1923 No other competitors [102]
1924 [17]
1925 [18]
1926
  • Marie-Louise Brunet
  • M. Theurnyssen
 [103]
1927
  • Mlle Leduc
  • M. Thurneyssen
 [19]
1928 No other competitors [104]
1929 Chamonix
[21]
1930 Mont Revard
[105]
1931 Font-Romeu
[23]
1932 Paris
  • Mme Rodrigues
  • M. Rodrigues
 [24]
1933 No other competitors [106]
1934
  • Mme Rodrigues
  • M. Rodrigues
 [107]
1935 [27]
1936
[28]
1937
[108]
1938 No other competitors [92]
1939
  • Soumi Sakomoto
  • Guy Pigier
[31]
1940–41 No competitions due to World War II [1]
1942 Paris
  • Denise Fayolle
  • Guy Pigier
  • Mme Coudray
  • M. Lormet
 [32]
1943–45 No competitions due to World War II [1]
1946 Paris No other competitors [33]
1947
  • Denise Fayolle
  • Guy Pigier
 No other competitors [34]
1948 No other competitors [35]
1949
  • Janine Lafitte
  • Jean Vivès
 No other competitors [36]
1950
  • Mlle Daury
  • M. Benier
 [37]
1951
  • Josette Arrouet
  • Thierry Tardy
 [38]
1952 No other competitors [39]
1953
  • Nadine Damien
  • Jean Vivès
  • Chantal d'Orfond
  • J.P. Levy
 No other competitors [40]
1954
  • Colette Tarozzi
  • Jean Vivès
 No other competitors [1]
1955 Lyon No pairs competitors
1956 Boulogne-Billancourt
  • Colette Tarozzi
  • Jean Vivès
 No other competitors
1957
  • Colette Tarozzi
  • Jean Vivès
 No other competitors
1958
  • Anny Hirsch
  • Jean Vivès
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963 No pairs competitors
1964
  • Noëlle Santerne
  • Yvan Le Théry
 No other competitors
1965
  • Noëlle Santerne
  • Yvan Le Théry
 No other competitors
1966
  • Anny Hirsch
  • Jean Vivès
 No other competitors
1967
  • Noëlle Santerne
  • Yvan Le Théry
1968 Lyon
  • Chantal Malderez
  • Gérard Malderez
1969 Boulogne-Billancourt
  • Mona Szabo
  • Pierre Szabo
1970 No other competitors
1971 Megève
  • Pascale Kovelmann
  • Jean-Pierre Rondel
 No other competitors
1972 Chamonix
1973 Strasbourg
1974 Boulogne-Billancourt
  • Catherine Brunet
  • Philippe Brunet
1975 Reims
  • Véronique Levan
  • Philippe Ramon
 No other competitors
1976 Asnières-sur-Seine
  • Caroline Verchère
  • Jean-Pierre Rondel
  • Catherine Brunet
  • Philippe Brunet
1977 Amiens
  • Catherine Brunet
  • Philippe Brunet
  • Véronique Levan
  • Philippe Ramon
1978 Belfort No other competitors
1979 Tours
1980 Reims
  • Katia Dubec
  • Xavier Douillard
  • Catherine Brunet
  • Philippe Brunet
1981 Anglet
  • Nathalie Borini
  • Gilles Chauvet
1982 Asnières-sur-Seine
  • Cathy Gallière
  • Lionel Delieutraz
 No other competitors
1983 Bordeaux
  • Nathalie Tortel
  • Xavier Douillard
1984 Megève
  • Sylvie Vaquero
  • Didier Manaud
  • Christine Plisson
  • Gilles Chauvet
 [45]
1985 Belfort
  • Astrid Cordeau
  • Guy Renault
 [46]
1986 Franconville
  • Christine Plisson
  • Gilles Chauvet
  • Céline Cloix
  • Nicolas Desquenne
 [1]
1987 Épinal
  • Charline Mauger
  • Benoît Vandenberghe
  • Sylvie Vaquero
  • Didier Manaud
  • Christine Plisson
  • Gilles Chauvet
 [47]
1988 Grenoble
  • Valérie Binsse
  • Jean-Christophe Mbonyinshuti
 No other competitors [48]
1989 Caen
  • Valérie Binsse
  • Jean-Christophe Mbonyinshuti
 No other competitors [1]
1990–91 No pairs competitors
1992 Colombes No other competitors
1993 Grenoble [51]
1994 Athis-Mons
  • Sophie Guestault
  • François Guestault
 [52]
1995 Bordeaux
[1]
1996 Albertville
  • Sophie Guestault
  • François Guestault
1997 Amiens
  • Sophie Guestault
  • François Guestault
  • Alexandra Roger
  • Vivien Rolland
1998 Besançon [53]
1999 Lyon No other competitors [54]
2000 Courchevel
  • Catherine Huc
  • Vivien Rolland
 No other competitors [55]
2001 Briançon [56]
2002 Grenoble
[57]
2003 Asnières-sur-Seine [58]
2004 Briançon No other competitors [59]
2005 Rennes
  • Coralie Zielinski
  • Jean Louis Lacaille
 [109]
2006 Besançon
[61]
2007 Orléans [62]
2008 Megève
[63]
2009 Colmar [64]
2010 Marseille [65]
2011 Tours
[66]
2012 Dammarie-lès-Lys
  • Anne-Laure Letscher
  • Artem Patlasov
 [67]
2013 Strasbourg No other competitors [68]
2014 Vaujany No other competitors [69]
2015 Megève No other competitors [70]
2016 Épinal [71]
2017 Caen [72]
2018 Nantes [73]
2019 Vaujany [74]
2020 Dunkirk [75]
2021 Vaujany No other competitors [76]
2022 Cergy-Pontoise [77]
2023 Rouen [78]
2024 Vaujany [79]
2025 Annecy [80]

Ice dance

[edit]
Ice dance event medalists
Year Location Gold[1] Silver Bronze Ref.
1948 Paris
  • Jacqueline Meudec
  • Henri Meudec
  • Geneviève Chamby
  • Jacques Potin
  • Micheline Mercier
  • Jean Streicher
 [1]
1949–52 No ice dance competitors
1953
  • Claude-Gisèle Weinstein
  • Claude Lambert
  • Fanny Besson
  • André Dauger
1954
  • Claude-Gisèle Weinstein
  • Claude Lambert
 No other competitors [41]
1955 Lyon [1]
1956 Paris
  • Claude Lizieux
  • Jacques Mer
1957 Boulogne-Billancourt
  • Annick de Trentinian
  • Jacques Mer
1958
  • Annick de Trentinian
  • Philippe Aumond
  • Bernadette Montlahuc
  • Dominique Duchesne
 [42]
1959
  • Armelle Flichy
  • Pierre Brun
 [1]
1960
  • Armelle Flichy
  • Pierre Brun
  • Annick de Trentinian
  • Jacques Mer
1961
  • Michèle Raisin
  • Jean-Claude Berthet
1962
1963
  • Armelle Flichy
  • Pierre Brun
1964
  • Ghislaine Bertrand-Houdas
  • Pierre Brun
 No other competitors
1965
  • Élyane Morand
  • Daniel Georget
1966 No other competitors
1967
  • Pascale Aynes
  • Pascal Germe
  • Élisabeth Bugiel
  • Michel Bouttier
1968 Lyon
  • Claude Cousté
  • Jean-Pierre Noullet
  • Mireille Klausner
  • Jean-Louis Schilz
  • Pascale Aynes
  • Pascal Germe
1969 Boulogne-Billancourt
  • Éliane Vachon-France
  • Jean-Pierre Noullet
  • Anne-Claude Wolfers
  • Roland Mars
  • Élisabeth Bugiel
  • Michel Bouttier
1970 Lyon
  • Élisabeth Bugiel
  • Michel Bouttier
  • Brigitte Ydrault
  • Pascal Germe
1971 Boulogne-Billancourt
  • Anne-Claude Wolfers
  • Roland Mars
  • Élisabeth Bugiel
  • Michel Bouttier
1972 Reims
  • Martine Coqblin
  • Pascal Germe
1973 Asnières-sur-Seine
  • Claude Cousté
  • Éric Cousté
1974 Viry-Châtillon
  • Frédérique Ramlot
  • Dominique Laurent
  • Marie-Joëlle Michel
  • Frédéric Garcin
1975 Toulon
  • Marie-Joëlle Michel
  • Frédéric Garcin
  • Frédérique Ramlot
  • Dominique Laurent
1976 Rouen
1977 Tours
  • Catherine Nicod
  • Roland Teyssot
1978 Belfort
1979
  • Isabelle Couquart
  • Philippe Boissier
1980 Dijon
1981 Toulon
  • Pascale Wlachet
  • Éric le Mercier
1982 Arcachon
  • Sophie Schmidt
  • Éric Desplats
1983 Épinal
  • Guillemette Ferial
  • Éric Chamoin
1984 Toulouse
  • Sophie Mérigot
  • Philippe Berthe
1985 Angers
  • Sophie Mérigot
  • Philippe Berthe
  • Isabelle Cousin
  • Martial Mette
 [46]
1986 Lyon
  • Isabelle Cousin
  • Martial Mette
  • Agnès Mommeja
  • Éric Mommeja
 [1]
1987 Dijon
1988 Lyon [48]
1989 Limoges
  • Christelle Gautier
  • Albérick Dallongeville
 [1]
1990 Bordeaux
1991 Dijon
1992 Bordeaux
[50]
1993 La Roche-sur-Yon
[51]
1994 Rouen [52]
1995 Besançon [1]
1996 Lyon
  • Agnès Jacquemard
  • Alexis Gayet
1997 Bordeaux
1998 Besançon [53]
1999 Lyon [54]
2000 Courchevel [55]
2001 Briançon [56]
2002 Grenoble [57]
2003 Asnières-sur-Seine [58]
2004 Briançon [59]
2005 Rennes
  • Eve Bentley
  • Cédric Pernet
 [60]
2006 Besançon [61]
2007 Orléans [62]
2008 Megève [63]
2009 Colmar [64]
2010 Marseille
[65]
2011 Tours [66]
2012 Dammarie-lès-Lys [67]
2013 Strasbourg
  • Sarah Robert-Sifaoui
  • Oleksandr Liubchenko
 [68]
2014 Vaujany
[69]
2015 Megève
  • Péroline Ojardias
  • Michael Bramante
 [70]
2016 Épinal [71]
2017 Caen [72]
2018 Nantes
[73]
2019 Vaujany [74]
2020 Dunkirk [75]
2021 Vaujany No other competitors [76]
2022 Cergy-Pontoise [77]
2023 Rouen [78]
2024 Vaujany [79]
2025 Annecy [80]

Junior medalists

[edit]

Men's singles

[edit]
Junior men's event medalists
Year Location Gold Silver Bronze Ref.
2011 Cergy-Pontoise Romain Ponsart Thomas Sosniak Simon Hocquaux [66]
2012 Charleville-Mézières Noël-Antoine Pierre Charles Tetar Gaylord Lavoisier [67]
2013 Épinal Simon Hocquaux Kévin Aymoz [68]
2014 Wasquehal Adrien Tesson [69]
2015 Lyon Kévin Aymoz Daniel Albert Naurits [70]
2016 Poitiers Luc Economides [71]
2017 Cergy-Pontoise Adam Siao Him Fa Maxence Collet [72]
2018 Paris Luc Economides Adam Siao Him Fa Landry Le May [73]
2019 Viry-Châtillon Adam Siao Him Fa Xavier Vauclin [74]
2020 Charleville-Mézières Yann Frechon Tom Bouvart [75]
2021 Competition cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2022 Charleville-Mézières Corentin Spinar François Pitot Ian Vauclin [77]
2023 Bordeaux Ian Vauclin Ilia Gogitidze Axel Ahmed [78]
2024 Nice François Pitot [79]
2025 Villard-de-Lans Gianni Motilla Jean Medard [110]

Women's singles

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Junior women's event medalists
Year Location Gold Silver Bronze Ref.
2011 Cergy-Pontoise Anaïs Ventard Laurine Lecavelier Léna Marrocco [66]
2012 Charleville-Mézières Laurianne Cirilli Laurine Lecavelier [67]
2013 Épinal Laurine Lecavelier Bahia Taleb Nadjma Mahamoud [68]
2014 Wasquehal Nadjma Mahamoud Lénaëlle Gilleron-Gorry Laurine Lecavelier [69]
2015 Lyon Julie Froetscher Léa Serna Marina Popov [70]
2016 Poitiers Alizée Crozet Julie Froetscher Élodie Eudine [71]
2017 Cergy-Pontoise Sandra Ramond Alizée Crozet Julie Froetscher [72]
2018 Paris Léa Serna [73]
2019 Viry-Châtillon Anna Kuzmenko Switzerland Maïa Mazzara (Switzerland) Lorine Schild [74]
2020 Charleville-Mézières Maïa Mazzara Océane Piegad [75]
2021 Competition cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2022 Charleville-Mézières Lola Ghozali Lorine Schild Ève Dubecq [77]
2023 Bordeaux Lorine Schild Clemence Mayindu [78]
2024 Nice Stefania Gladki Ève Dubecq Ninon Dapoigny [79]
2025 Villard-de-Lans Ève Dubecq Lily-Rose Laguerre Louane Wolff [110]

Pairs

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Junior pairs event medalists
Year Location Gold Silver Bronze Ref.
2011 Cergy-Pontoise
  • Marie Diamoneka
  • Artem Patlasov
 No other competitors [66]
2012–16 No junior pairs competitors
2017 Cergy-Pontoise No other competitors [72]
2018 Paris [73]
2019 Viry-Châtillon
  • Liudmila Molchanova
  • Remi Belmonte
 No other competitors [74]
2020 Charleville-Mézières No other competitors [75]
2021 Competition cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2022 Charleville-Mézières
  • Louise Ehrhard
  • Matthis Pellegris
 No other competitors [77]
2023 Bordeaux [78]
2024 Nice
  • Louise Ehrhard
  • Matthis Pellegris
  • Romane Télémaque
  • Lucas Coulon
  • Lise Regnier
  • Luca Nandrot
 [79]
2025 Villard-de-Lans
  • Romane Télémaque
  • Lucas Coulon
  • Clelia Liget-Latus
  • Allan Daniel Fisher
 No other competitors [110]

Ice dance

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Junior ice dance event medalists
Year Location Gold Silver Bronze Ref.
2011 Besançon
[66]
2012 Charleville-Mézières
  • Magali Leininger
  • Maxime Caurel
  • Myriam Gassoumi
  • Clément Le Molaire
 [67]
2013 Épinal
[68]
2014 Wasquehal
  • Myriam Gassoumi
  • Clément Le Molaire
 [69]
2015 Lyon
[70]
2016 Poitiers
[71]
2017 Cergy-Pontoise
[72]
2018 Paris
  • Mathilde Viard
  • Renan Manceaux
 [73]
2019 Viry-Châtillon [74]
2020 Charleville-Mézières
  • Célina Fradji
  • Jean-Hans Fourneaux
 [75]
2021 Villard-de-Lans [76]
2022 Charleville-Mézières
  • Célina Fradji
  • Jean-Hans Fourneaux
  • Eva Bernard
  • Tom Jochum
  • Lila-Maya Seclet Monchot
  • Martin Chardain
 [77]
2023 Bordeaux
  • Louise Bordet
  • Thomas Gipoulou
  • Célina Fradji
  • Jean-Hans Fourneaux
  • Ambre Perrier Gianesini
  • Samuel Blanc Klaperman
 [78]
2024 Nice
  • Ambre Perrier Gianesini
  • Samuel Blanc Klaperman
  • Alisa Ovsiankina
  • Maximilien Rahier
 [79]
2025 Villard-de-Lans
  • Célina Fradji
  • Jean-Hans Fourneaux
  • Ambre Perrier Gianesini
  • Samuel Blanc Klaperman
  • Dania Mouaden
  • Théo Bigot
 [110]

Records

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Andrée and Pierre Brunet skating on a pond
Andrée Brunet and her husband Pierre Brunet won a record eleven French Championship titles in pair skating.
Records
Discipline Most championship titles
Skater(s) No. Years Ref.
Men's singles 10 1951–57;
1959–61 		[1]
Women's singles 10 1921–30 [111]
Pairs 11 1924–33;
1935
Ice dance Jean-Paul Guhel[a] 9 1954–62 [1]
  1. ^ Jean-Paul Guhel won four championship titles while partnered with Fanny Besson (1954–57) and five with Christiane Guhel (1958–62).


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The French Figure Skating Championships (French: Championnats de France de patinage artistique) are the premier annual national competitions in for elite figure skaters, determining the country's champions across the disciplines of men's singles, women's singles, , and . Organized by the Fédération Française des Sports de Glace (FFSG), the governing body for in founded in 1941, the championships play a crucial role in identifying top talent and selecting the national team for international events. Skaters must meet (ISU) eligibility criteria, including minimum total element scores, while the FFSG selects entries for ISU Championships based on national results, ensuring the strongest representatives advance to competitions like the ISU and ISU . The event typically features short programs and free skates (or rhythms and free dances for ), judged under ISU rules, and is held in various host cities, with the 2025 edition scheduled for December 18–20 in . The championships originated in 1908 with the inaugural men's singles event in Chamonix, won by Louis Magnus, who dominated the category through 1911 and also claimed the first pairs title in 1912. Women's singles were added in 1909, expanding the competition's scope amid growing interest in the sport following France's inclusion in the ISU as a member federation in 1908. Over the decades, the event has evolved to align with ISU standards, incorporating in 1948 and reflecting France's historical strengths, particularly in pairs and —disciplines that produced Olympic champions like Pierre Brunet and Andrée Joly (1928, 1932) and Gabriella Papadakis/Guillaume Cizeron (2022). Notable figures such as , a three-time world silver medalist known for her backflip and athletic style, and multiple European champions like Alain Calmat further highlight the championships' legacy in nurturing world-class athletes.

History

Origins and Early Competitions

The French Figure Skating Championships originated in the early as part of the growing popularity of in , with the inaugural men's singles event held in 1908 in . This competition, organized under the auspices of the Union des Fédérations Françaises des Sports de Glace, featured special figures and disciplines and was won by Louis Magnus, a prominent skater from the Club des Patineurs de who dominated the event in its formative years. Magnus, a key figure in French skating, not only secured victory but also played a pivotal role in promoting the sport, later extending his influence to international ice sports governance as the founding president of the Ligue Internationale de Hockey sur Glace in 1908. Women's singles were introduced the following year in 1909, with the event taking place in Paris and crowning Yvonne Lacroix as the first national champion. Lacroix's win marked a significant step in including female competitors, reflecting the sport's expanding appeal amid the era's social changes. Pair skating followed in 1911, also held in , further diversifying the championships and encouraging collaborative performances that drew inspiration from international styles emerging in . These early events were modest in scale, typically attracting a handful of domestic entrants from Parisian and alpine clubs, but they laid the groundwork for structured national competition under the Union des Fédérations Françaises des Sports de Glace. Throughout the interwar period, the championships experienced steady growth in participation and scope, evolving from localized gatherings to more formalized annual contests that incorporated influences from European championships. By the 1920s and 1930s, events rotated between venues like Paris and regional ice rinks, with increasing numbers of skaters—often exceeding a dozen per discipline—competing and showcasing compulsory figures alongside free programs. Pioneers such as Pierre Brunet and Andrée Joly began representing France internationally, winning Olympic pairs gold in 1924 and 1928, which elevated the domestic competition's prestige and encouraged broader involvement from across the country up to 1939. Ice dance was added in 1948 as the final discipline, initially held in Paris with early winners like Jacqueline Meudec and Henri Meudec signaling the sport's post-war adaptation to rhythmic and interpretive elements.

Interruptions and Revivals

The French Figure Skating Championships were suspended during from 1915 to 1919 due to the conflict, which disrupted sports events across Europe, including national competitions. Similarly, the championships were halted during from 1940 to 1945, with only a limited event held in 1942 amid ongoing wartime conditions, as many athletes were mobilized for and venues were repurposed or damaged. revival efforts began in 1946, when the championships resumed in for men's and women's singles, marking the first full national competition since the war's end. The reintroduction faced significant challenges, including severe shortages of ice rinks due to war destruction and economic reconstruction priorities in , which limited training and hosting capabilities. For instance, the 1947 championships in were organized despite these constraints, relying on the few available facilities like the Palais de Glace. Key figures in the revival included Jacques Favart, who served as a competitor, official, and eventual president of the French Ice Sports Federation, helping to reorganize the sport. In 1946, Paul Gaudin won the men's singles title and Denise Fayolle the women's; pairs were reintroduced with Denise Gaudin and Jacques Favart as champions. The following year in 1947, Guy Pigier claimed the men's title and Jacqueline du Bief the women's, while Gaudin and Favart defended their pairs title. Ice dance was gradually added starting in 1948 to expand the disciplines.

Modern Developments

In the 1960s, the French Figure Skating Championships began aligning more closely with (ISU) standards, incorporating as a core element of singles events alongside , reflecting the global emphasis on technical precision in the sport. This period saw the championships evolve to emphasize structured judging criteria, consistent with ISU guidelines that standardized formats across member nations. By the early 1970s, the ISU's introduction of the short program in 1973 for singles competitions—designed to balance technical elements with artistic expression—was adopted in French national events, reducing the emphasis on multiple while introducing a long program for to showcase athleticism and creativity. These changes modernized the competition, making it a key platform for skater development in line with international norms. Post-1970s, the championships experienced significant growth in junior and novice categories, spurred by the inaugural ISU held in , , in 1976, which highlighted the need for robust youth pathways. This event catalyzed expanded national junior divisions, allowing younger athletes to compete in structured formats and prepare for senior levels. The championships' role in Olympic cycles became increasingly prominent, serving as the primary qualifier for French representation at the Winter Olympics and other ISU events, where strong national performances directly influenced selections for international teams every four years. In the 1980s, the global shift toward skating opportunities—exemplified by lucrative tours and shows—prompted some elite French skaters to turn professional post-Olympics, temporarily altering participation dynamics but ultimately professionalizing coaching and training structures within the federation. The 2000s marked a focus on emerging disciplines, including , which was formally introduced in in 1990 with the creation of the first national championship; by the decade's midpoint, dedicated trials for ISU synchronized events strengthened team development and international competitiveness. Recent years have seen adaptations to global challenges, such as the 2020 edition's cancellation due to the , which disrupted the traditional December schedule and shifted selections to alternative criteria amid health restrictions. The 2025 championships, set for December 18-20 in , continue this tradition, fostering talent that has elevated French figure skating on the stage, with national titleholders contributing to medals and podium finishes at European and World Championships.

Organization and Format

Governing Body and Eligibility

The French Figure Skating Championships are overseen by the French Ice Sports Federation (Fédération Française des Sports de Glace, FFSG), the national governing body for ice sports in , including , pairs, and . The FFSG, founded in 1941 during the German occupation by Georges Guérard and Jacques Lacarière to unify and promote winter sports, traces its origins to the earlier Union des Fédérations Françaises des Sports de Glace (UFFSG), established in 1903 to manage all ice disciplines under a single umbrella. Since its inception, the FFSG has been responsible for organizing the annual national championships, ensuring compliance with (ISU) standards, and selecting athletes for international competitions such as the World Championships and Olympics. Under FFSG administration, the championships serve as the primary qualifier for France's national team, with top performers advancing based on results from the elite-level events. The federation's governance has evolved toward greater professionalism, particularly following leadership changes in the late , including Didier Gailhaguet's election as president in 1998, which emphasized structured development and international alignment. Post-2000 reforms further professionalized operations, incorporating dedicated funding from the French Ministry of Sports and enhanced support systems to meet ISU eligibility and ethical guidelines. Eligibility to compete in the French Figure Skating Championships requires participants to hold a valid FFSG competition license and be classified as French nationals under ISU Rule 109, typically verified by a , national identity card, or equivalent documentation. Foreign-born skaters may qualify through or long-term residency, as demonstrated by cases like , who gained French citizenship in November 2025 to represent internationally. All competitors must adhere to ISU age minimums, with senior categories generally requiring skaters to be at least 17 years old by of the preceding season for national elite events. Younger categories, such as juniors, have lower age limits starting at 13, ensuring progression aligns with ISU developmental standards. The selection process integrates championship results with the French Ranking system, where points accumulated from domestic and international performances determine national team spots for events like the European Championships. Ties or close rankings may involve additional criteria, such as minimum technical scores, to finalize delegations, directly influencing 's quotas for Olympic and participation as per ISU bylaws. This framework ensures only compliant, high-performing athletes represent , maintaining the championships' role as a rigorous gateway to global competition.

Disciplines and Events

The French Figure Skating Championships feature four main disciplines: men's singles, women's singles, , and . In men's singles, competitors perform a series of jumps, , and intricate footwork sequences to demonstrate technical prowess and athleticism. Women's singles follows a similar format but places greater emphasis on artistic expression, blending technical elements with interpretive skating to convey emotion and storytelling. Pair skating involves two partners executing synchronized jumps, , lifts, and throw elements, requiring precise timing and strength. Ice dance, performed by couples, focuses on rhythmic interpretation through dance holds, footwork, and lifts, traditionally incorporating specific rhythms and patterns without jumps. Each discipline follows a two-segment competition structure aligned with International Skating Union (ISU) standards. For singles and pairs, skaters compete in a short program—featuring required technical elements—and a free skate, where they design their own program with greater creative freedom. In ice dance, the (formerly short dance) requires adherence to a chosen rhythm and pattern elements, followed by the for original choreography. Scores are calculated using the , introduced in 2004, which assigns points for technical merit and program components rather than the previous ordinal ranking method. The format has evolved over time to modernize the sport. Compulsory figures—precise tracings of figure-eights and loops on the ice—were removed from singles competitions in 1990, shifting focus entirely to elements. In ice dance, compulsory pattern dances were phased out after the 2009-2010 season, merged into the to allow more artistic flexibility while retaining technical requirements. The championships are held annually, typically in late December, spanning 3 to 4 days to accommodate all segments across disciplines.

Competition Levels and Structure

The French Figure Skating Championships are structured across multiple levels to accommodate skaters at various stages of development, with the primary categories being senior, junior, and , each governed by age restrictions and tailored technical requirements under the Fédération Française des Sports de Glace (FFSG). These levels apply to all disciplines—men's and women's singles, pairs, and —though participation may vary by event availability. The structure emphasizes progressive skill-building, with lower levels focusing on foundational elements and higher ones incorporating international standards for complexity and duration. The championships include senior as the elite tier, held annually (e.g., December 18–20, 2025, in ), to determine national champions across levels. The senior level represents the elite tier, open to skaters aged 17 and older (born on or before June 30, 2008, to have reached at least 17 by July 1, 2025), who must meet FFSG eligibility for ISU-sanctioned events. Competitions feature a short program lasting 2 minutes 40 seconds and a free program of 4 minutes, allowing advanced elements such as quadruple jumps in singles and Group 4 lifts in pairs and dance. Top senior performers are selected for international events based on results and the French Ranking system. Junior competitions target preparatory athletes aged 13 to under 19 (born on or after , 2006, and on or before June 30, 2012, to be at least 13 and less than 19 as of , 2025), mirroring senior formats but with reduced durations and element restrictions to foster transition to elite skating. The short program remains 2 minutes 40 seconds with seven required elements, while the free program shortens to 3 minutes 30 seconds, prohibiting quads in singles and limiting lifts to Groups 1-3 in pairs. Top junior medalists qualify for the ISU Junior Grand Prix series, as nominated by the FFSG based on national results, providing a pathway to World Junior Championships. The level serves as an for developmental skaters under 15-16 years old (born on or after July 1, 2009, for advanced), subdivided into advanced, intermediate, and basic to address varying skill gaps without the intensity of free skates in the lowest tiers. Advanced novice includes a 2-minute 20-second short program and 3-minute free program, emphasizing double Axels and with level caps at 3 for and steps, while intermediate and basic focus solely on free programs of 3 minutes and 2 minutes 30 seconds, respectively, prioritizing basics like single jumps and level 2 elements. This tier, incomplete in earlier formats, incorporated advanced novice in the early to align with ISU guidelines and enhance youth progression toward junior eligibility.

Senior Medalists

Men's Singles

The senior men's singles event at the French Figure Skating Championships dates back to 1908, when Louis Magnus won the inaugural title in . Over the years, the competition has produced prominent figures such as Alain Calmat, a five-time European champion who secured eight national titles between 1958 and 1965, and , known for his artistic programs and Olympic medals in 1994 and 1998. More recently, skaters like Florent Amodio and Kevin Aymoz have elevated France's standing, with Aymoz earning multiple national titles and Grand Prix medals. The event features short programs and free skates under ISU rules, serving as a key selector for international competitions. Comprehensive records prior to the are limited due to archival constraints, but verified results highlight the discipline's evolution.
YearLocationGoldSilverBronze
1908Louis MagnusNot availableNot available
1965Not availableAlain CalmatNot availableNot available
2020Rino Mathon
2022Mantes-la-VilleLuc Economides
2023Villard-de-LansFrançois Pitot
2024François PitotLuc Economides

Women's Singles

The senior women's singles competition began in 1909, expanding the championships amid France's growing involvement in international figure skating. Pioneers like Andrée Joly (later Brunet) laid the foundation, while later stars such as Jacqueline du Bief, the 1952 Olympic bronze medalist and nine-time national champion (1947–1955), and , who won nine consecutive titles from 1983 to 1991 and was renowned for her athleticism including the , have defined the discipline. Contemporary competitors like Maé-Bérénice Meité, with six national titles, and Léa Serna continue to build on this legacy. The format mirrors men's with short and free programs, emphasizing technical and artistic elements. Historical data pre-1980s is sparse in public records, but the table below compiles select verified placements.
YearLocationGoldSilverBronze
1909Not availableNot availableNot availableNot available
1952Not availableJacqueline du BiefNot availableNot available
1990Not availableNot availableNot available
2020Maé-Bérénice MeitéLéa SernaLaurine Lecavelier
2022Mantes-la-VilleMaé-Bérénice MeitéLéa SernaLorine Schild
2023Villard-de-LansLéa SernaMaé-Bérénice MeitéLorine Schild
2024Stefania GladkiLéa SernaEve Dubecq

Pairs

Senior pairs skating was introduced in 1912, with Pierre Brunet and Andrée Joly claiming the first title; the duo went on to win a record eleven national championships (1920–1935, 1943) and Olympic golds in 1928 and 1932. The discipline has historically been less prominent in France compared to singles and ice dance, with fewer entries, but recent pairs like / have achieved international success, including a 2019 world title. Competitions include short programs and free skates focusing on lifts, throws, and synchronized elements. Due to limited participation, full historical records are incomplete beyond the Brunet era.
YearLocationGold MedalistsSilver MedalistsBronze Medalists
1912Not availablePierre Brunet / Andrée JolyNot availableNot available
1932Not availablePierre Brunet / Andrée JolyNot availableNot available
2020Coline Kerbrat / Quentin ThoisNot availableNot available
2022Mantes-la-VilleOcéane Pieuchot / Elliot JaelColine Kerbrat / Quinton ThoisNot available
2023Villard-de-LansCamille Kovalev / Pavel KovalevAurélie Faula / Théo BelleLouise Ehrhard / Matthis Pellegris
2024Camille Kovalev / Pavel KovalevAurélie Faula / Théo BelleLouise Ehrhard / Matthis Pellegris

Ice Dance

Ice dance was added to the senior championships in 1948, with France quickly emerging as a powerhouse. Jean-Paul Guhel holds the record with nine titles (1963–1971), but the discipline's modern dominance is exemplified by pairs like /Gwendal Peizerat (seven titles, 1990–1998) and /, who won seven consecutive championships (2013–2019) en route to Olympic gold in 2022. The event includes rhythm dances and free dances, judged on technical and . While early records (1948–1980s) are limited, post-1990s data is more comprehensive, reflecting France's strengths in the discipline.
YearLocationGoldSilverBronze
1948Not availableNot availableNot availableNot available
1965Not availableJean-Paul Guhel / Margot GuhelNot availableNot available
2015Not available / Marie-Jade Lauriault / Romain Le GacNot available
2020 / Loicia Demougeot / Théo Le MercierEvgeniia Lopareva / Geoffrey Brissaud
2022Mantes-la-VilleLoicia Demougeot / Théo Le MercierEvgeniia Lopareva / Geoffrey BrissaudNatacha Lagouge / Arnaud Caffa
2023Villard-de-LansEvgeniia Lopareva / Geoffrey BrissaudLoicia Demougeot / Théo Le MercierNatacha Lagouge / Arnaud Caffa
2024Evgeniia Lopareva / Geoffrey BrissaudLoicia Demougeot / Théo Le MercierNatacha Lagouge / Arnaud Caffa

Junior Medalists

Men's Singles

The men's singles junior category at the French Figure Skating Championships emerged as a formal developmental competition in the late , providing a pathway for young skaters under 19 to gain experience before transitioning to senior levels. Early records are limited, with notable gaps in comprehensive data prior to the , making it challenging to document all placements from the category's inception. However, known winners from this period often went on to achieve prominence in senior competitions and international events, including the Olympics. For instance, Didier Gailhaguet won the junior men's title in 1968 while competing in , later securing senior national championships in 1972 and representing at the 1968 and , where he also served as a trailblazing administrator, eventually becoming president of the French Ice Sports Federation (FFSG) and vice-president of the (ISU). The junior format emphasizes technical elements and artistic expression similar to seniors but at a national level, with competitions typically featuring short programs and free skates, differing from lower novice categories by requiring higher technical difficulty. By the , the category had solidified as a key talent incubator, producing skaters who contributed to France's resurgence in global . Examples include Kevin Aymoz, who claimed the 2016 junior title in before dominating seniors with multiple national championships (2017, 2019–2021) and competing at the 2022 Olympics. Similarly, Adam captured the 2020 junior crown in , paving the way for his senior successes, including European titles in 2024 and a world silver medal in 2024. François Pitot emerged as the 2024 junior champion in , marking his transition from prior junior silvers (2022) to senior contention, where he earned a world junior bronze in 2024. The 2025 edition in Villard-de-Lans highlighted emerging talents, with Gianni Motilla taking gold ahead of Ilia Gogitidze and Jean Médard. These recent results underscore the category's role in nurturing athletes for international circuits like the ISU Junior Grand Prix. Due to archival limitations, a complete year-by-year list of all medalists remains incomplete, particularly pre-1990s; the table below summarizes verified placements from select years based on available official and news sources.
YearLocationGoldSilverBronze
1968Didier GailhaguetNot availableNot available
2016Kevin AymozNot availableNot available
2020Not availableNot available
2024François Pitot (ORLSG)Ilia Gogitidze (ANNE)Axel Ahmed (COURB)
2025Villard-de-LansGianni Motilla (REIMS)Ilia Gogitidze (ANNE)Jean Médard (DAMMA)

Women's Singles

The junior women's singles event at the French Figure Skating Championships serves as a crucial developmental competition for skaters under 19 years old, helping to identify and nurture talent for the senior level. While the category has existed since the early alongside the senior events, comprehensive historical records for junior medalists are limited, particularly before the , due to inconsistent documentation in early federation archives. Since the , the junior women's singles has experienced significant growth, with participation numbers rising from a handful of competitors to over 20 per event by the , driven by expanded training programs and increased investment in youth skating by the Fédération Française des Sports de Glace (FFSG). This period marked a shift toward more technical and artistic depth, mirroring global trends in the sport, and many junior champions have transitioned successfully to senior success, such as Lorine Schild, who won the junior title in 2023 before securing senior medals shortly thereafter. Notable examples include Maé-Bérénice Méité, who captured early junior accolades in the late 2000s, laying the foundation for her six senior national titles and international podiums, including a 2015 Winter Universiade silver medal. These pathways highlight the event's role in building France's competitive pipeline, though data gaps pre-1980s limit full analysis of earlier transitions. In 2025, the event was held in Villard-de-Lans, showcasing emerging talents amid ongoing format emphases on short programs and free skates similar to senior levels. The results underscored the depth of French junior skating, with close scores among the top finishers.
YearLocationGoldSilverBronze
2025Villard-de-LansEve Dubecq ()Lily-Rose Laguerre ()Louane Wolff (COLMA)
2024Stefania Gladki ()Eve Dubecq ()Ninon Dapoigny (GRENO)
2023Lorine Schild ()Clémence Mayindu (Paris region)Eve Dubecq ()
2020Maia Mazzara (Français Volants de Paris)(Records incomplete)(Records incomplete)

Pairs

The junior pairs discipline at the French Figure Skating Championships, contested by skaters under 19 years of age, was introduced in the 1980s as part of efforts to develop the event for younger athletes. However, pairs skating has consistently faced challenges with significantly fewer entries than singles categories, often limiting competitions to just two or three teams and resulting in sparse historical data beyond recent decades. This scarcity reflects broader trends in French , where pairs programs receive less emphasis and infrastructure support compared to individual disciplines. Despite these hurdles, the event serves as a key developmental step, featuring a short program and segments adapted for junior levels, with emphasis on technical elements like lifts, throws, and synchronized spins. Recent editions have showcased emerging talent, though medal counts remain modest due to low participation.
YearLocationGold MedalistsSilver MedalistsBronze Medalists
2023Oxana Vouillamoz / Flavien GiniauxLouise Ehrhard / Matthis PellegrisNone (only two entries)
2024Louise Ehrhard / Matthis Pellegris (CHAMP/CHAMP)Romane Telemaque / Lucas Coulon (DAMMA/DAMMA)Lise Regnier / Luca Nandrot (CHAMP/CHAMP)
2025Villard-de-LansRomane Telemaque / Lucas Coulon (DAMMA/DAMMA)Clelia Liget-Latus / Allan Daniel Fisher (PFV/PFV)None (third pair withdrew)

Ice Dance

The junior ice dance event at the French Figure Skating Championships, contested by skaters under 19 years old, was formally introduced in the 1990s alongside the development of structured youth competitions in , aligning with the International Skating Union's emphasis on junior-level international events. This era marked the emergence of promising French talents in the discipline, exemplified by and Guillaume Cizeron's victory in the 2011 junior category, which highlighted the growing depth of the national program and foreshadowed their transition to elite senior success. However, data on pre-2000s results remains incomplete and sparsely documented in public archives, with many early competitions lacking comprehensive official records due to the nascent stage of the discipline's organization in . More detailed medalist information becomes available from the 2010s onward, reflecting improved record-keeping by the Fédération Française des Sports de Glace (FFSG). The 2025 edition, held in Villard de Lans, featured strong performances from emerging pairs, underscoring the continued strength of French junior amid international exposure through events like the ISU Junior Grand Prix. Below is a table summarizing verified gold, silver, and bronze medalists for select years where complete top-three placements are accessible from official or specialized results databases; gaps in earlier years illustrate the archival limitations noted above.
YearLocationGoldSilverBronze
2011 / Géraldine Bott / Neil BrownNot available (limited records)
2022Célina Fradji / Jean-Hans FourneauxEva Bernard / Amedeo BonettoAnaïse Seclet-Monchot / Thomas Chardain
2023Louise Bordet / Thomas Gipoulou (157.19)Célina Fradji / Jean-Hans Fourneaux (154.92)Ambre Perrier-Gianesini / Blanc-Klaperman (137.85)
2024Ambre Perrier-Gianesini / Blanc-Klaperman (166.71)Célina Fradji / Jean-Hans Fourneaux (160.49)Alisa Ovsiankina / Maximilien Rahier (157.45)
2025Villard de LansCélina Fradji / Jean-Hans Fourneaux (174.88)Ambre Perrier-Gianesini / Blanc-Klaperman (165.85)Dania Mouaden / Theo Bigot (156.18)
These results demonstrate recurring excellence from pairs like Fradji/Fourneaux and Perrier-Gianesini/Blanc-Klaperman, who have medaled multiple times and advanced to international junior competitions, contributing to France's robust pipeline in .

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