[1][2][3] Below that are a number of leagues run by the Fédération Française de Football.
[4] Below that is the Championnat National 2 (level 4), which is divided into four parallel regional divisions, followed by the Championnat National 3 (level 5), which is divided into eleven parallel regional divisions.
Underneath that are many more regional and departmental leagues and divisions.
[7] Level 1 Ligue 1 18 clubs↓ 2 relegation spots + 1 relegation play-off spot 2 Ligue 2 18 clubs↑ 2 promotion spots + 1 promotion play-off spot↓ 2 relegation spots + 1 relegation play-off spot 3 National 18 clubs↑ 2 promotion spots + 1 promotion play-off spot↓ 3 relegation spots 4 National 248 clubs divided into 3 groups ↑ 3 promotion spots ↓ 10 relegation spots (for 2024–25 season) 5 National 3140 clubs divided into 10 groups (for 2024–25 season) = 14x10112 clubs divided into 8 groups (from 2025–26 season onwards) = 14x8 As of the 2022–23 season, this is the structure of the amateur regional leagues, operating directly below the national leagues.
Clubs in the arrondissements of Paris are divided between the three surrounding suburban districts.