but eluded most of the local elected representatives. Sports and recreation In the former Réhault factory, renovated and renamed Les Ateliers, near the glassworks factory, houses many associations as well as the Maison des associations. More than 100 associations are listed in the field of sport and recreation in particular. The town will host the start of stage 7 of the 2018 Tour de France. Sports facilities The town has numerous municipal sports facilities to allow the people to practice their sport in the best possible conditions: Paron Sports Complex: Football fields and gymnasium Jean-Manfredi Sports Complex (Paron South): Football pitches, rugby, athletics track, velodrome, golf driving range, skating rings, tennis courts Berthelot Municipal Stadium: Football field Justy-Speker Gymnasium Madeleine Stadium: football pitch and athletics track The Cotterêts multi-sport gymnasium The Chattière Sports Centre gymnasium Other complementing facilities: Aquatis aquatic centre, , inaugurated in May 2010: sports pool and ditch diving (Interior) and fun (Interior and exterior), aquaboggan, jacuzzi, Turkish bath, sauna, water games. Chênedet outdoor base (Fougères community) on the edge of the forest of Fougères, on the road to Louvigné-du-désert CRAPA (Rustic Circuit of physical activity) in Chenedet, near the pond Private sports centres also exist: Montaubert equestrian centre Dojo of the Pays de Fougères Fougerais Tennis Club Salle de l'Espérance Shooting range Sports clubs AGL-Drapeau Football (since September 2011) is a new club born from the fusion of two historic associations of the town. AGL Football (until May 2011) which has been organising the Mondialito (mini World Cup bringing together 32 clubs from Brittany and neighbouring departments). These 32 clubs accounted for a weekend the 32 nations qualified for the world in Germany. They have also, for the occasion, worn the complete outfit of the country, offered by the AGL Football. Le Drapeau Football (until May 2011) AGL Handball Pays de Fougères Basket basketball club Espérance Fougères Tennis & Tennis Club fougerais (TCF) Fougères Volley Ball Fougerais swimming club and water polo since the 1970s Fougères Rugby-Club-AGL BCPF Badminton Club of the Pays de Fougères Vigilant Fougères athletics ASPTT Fougères athletics International women's basketball tournament Each year the town of Fougères invites four nations to participate in a basketball tournament. This tournament concerns U17 (under 17 years old) or U16 (under 16) female competitors. For three nights (Thursday, Friday and Saturday), each nation competes. In addition to the matches, a 3-point contest is held where the basketball