France. Ranked 14th. Plentiful of strong and famous players, yet, low ranking – but that is French football. Fairly equal and competitive championship with somewhat domineering leaders in the top division and Group A of Second Division.
The teams who earned promotion from Third Division this season were:
Clermont,
Rodez and
Annecy – going to Group B.
Creteil-Lusitanos,
Le Touquet and
Le Mans, going to Group A of Second Division.