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Fédération Française de Tarot

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French national federation for the card game tarot, founded in 1973, organizing competitions and publishing player rankings.

Last updated September 26, 2026

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Overview

The Fédération Française de Tarot (FFTarot or FFT) is the national governing body for the French card game tarot in France. It was founded in Paris in 1973 by passionate players of the game, with the aim of promoting and spreading tarot play among players of different ages and skill levels. The federation is best known for organizing regional, national, and international competitions, including the French national championships, and for publishing an annual national ranking of licensed players. As of 2017, approximately 400 clubs and 10,000 players were affiliated with the federation. Its headquarters are located in Oslon, in the Saône-et-Loire department of France. The federation's official website, fftarot.fr, serves as the central hub for competition information, results, and player resources. The FFT represents a structured competitive scene around French tarot, a trick-taking card game distinct from tarot divination, and its activities include a range of tournament formats such as triathlon, triplettes, quadrettes, individuel, duo, libre, interclubs, and the Coupe de France.

History

The Fédération Française de Tarot was created in Paris in 1973 by passionate players of the French card game tarot. Its founding purpose was to promote and spread the game among players of different ages and levels, particularly through the organization of regional, national, and international competitions. Over the decades, the federation established itself as the central authority for competitive French tarot in France. It organizes the French national championships and publishes an annual national ranking of licensed players. By 2017, the federation counted approximately 400 affiliated clubs and 10,000 licensed players. Its headquarters are located in Oslon, in the Saône-et-Loire department. The federation maintains an official website, fftarot.fr, which lists numerous competition categories and events, including Triathlon, Triplettes (D1, D2, D3), Individuel (Open, 1ère Série, 2ème Série, Promotion, Libre), Quadrettes (D1, D2, D3), Libre Sénior, Libre Duo, Libre Interclubs par Quatre, Coupe de France, and Individuel Senior.

  • 2017

    Approximately 400 clubs and 10,000 players affiliated with the federation.

  • 1973

    Federation founded in Paris by passionate tarot players.

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National governing body and competition organizer for the French card game tarot.

  • Triathlon

  • Triplettes D1, D2, D3

  • Individuel Open, 1ère Série, 2ème Série, Promotion, Libre

  • Quadrettes D1, D2, D3

  • Libre Sénior

  • Libre Duo

  • Libre Interclubs par Quatre

  • Coupe de France

  • Individuel Senior

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