Rennes and Nice have both been confirmed as UEFA's Ligue 1 and Europa League qualifiers, respectively, securing their places in Europe's top two tiers of club football.
Rennes, who finished second in France's top flight last season, will be hoping to make the most of this opportunity to challenge for honours on the continent. The team has a rich history in European competition, having reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League in 2018-19 and the Europa League in 2017-18.
Nice, meanwhile, will be looking to build on their impressive campaign in Ligue 1 last season, which saw them finish third and secure a place in the Europa League. The club has a strong reputation in European football, having won the Coupe de la Ligue twice and reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup in 2016-17.
The confirmation of Rennes and Nice as UEFA's Ligue 1 and Europa League qualifiers is a significant boost for French football. It shows that the country's clubs are capable of competing at the highest level of European football, and will no doubt attract interest from potential sponsors and investors.
For fans of both teams, it's also a cause for celebration. The chance to watch some of the best players in the world compete for honours on home soil is something to look forward to. And with the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo already playing for Paris Saint-Germain, there's every reason to believe that the future is bright for French football.