The first Winter Olympic Games, the 1924 Winter Olympics, were held in Chamonix, France. The modern Olympic Games were inspired by the ancient Olympic Games, which were held in …

France has won an additional 138 medals at the Winter Olympic Games, notably in alpine skiing.

The 2030 Winter Olympics (French: Jeux olympiques d'hiver de 2030), officially known as the XXVI Olympic Winter Games 2030[3] (French: XXVIes Jeux Olympiques d'hiver) and branded …

Dec 19, 2024 · In 1968, France hosted the 5th Winter Olympic Games in Grenoble, a French commune in the Alpine foothills. Held from 6 – 18 February, the games welcomed thirty-seven …

Jan 19, 2025 · The country has hosted the Winter Olympics three times — in Chamonix (1924), Grenoble (1968), and Albertville (1992) — more than any other nation apart from the United …

Jul 24, 2024 · French President Emmanuel Macron helped present the bid to IOC members and gave assurances that the new prime minister and government he intends to install after the …

Jan 22, 2018 · France was the first country to host the Winter Olympic Games, in Chamonix in 1924. France has hosted the games three times in three different cities. Grenoble was the …

Feb 18, 2025 · LYON, France (AP) — Just five years before the opening ceremony, French organizers of the 2030 Winter Games put on a united front Tuesday to unveil the team given …

Sep 8, 2023 · France’s late bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics seen as moving forward after meeting with IOC leaders. Salt Lake City, Sapporo, Vancouver, Sweden and Switzerland are …

France, which will host the Winter Olympics in 2030, has already hosted the Winter Games three times: Chamonix (1924), Grenoble (1968) and Albertville (1992). France is one of three …