Officiels & calendriers · 9 November 2026
Peyrot, Poinsot and Gabriel win the Château-Arnoux Women’s National
Cindy Peyrot, Sandrine Poinsot and Justine Gabriel beat Axelle Bernard, Estelle Cros and Stéphanie Arnaud 13–11 on 8 November.Called up at the last minute to replace Anna Maillard, Justine Gabriel won the Château-Arnoux Women’s National with Cindy Peyrot and Sandrine Poinsot. On Sunday 8 November 2026, the trio won the final 13–11 against Axelle Bernard, Estelle Cros and Stéphanie Arnaud. After comfortable wins in the quarter-final and semi-final, the favourites needed nine ends to seal the title.
A close final decided by the last shot
Bernard, Cros and Arnaud scored four points in two ends and three in another. Those three ends accounted for all eleven points and kept the final close. Their opponents had conceded just one point to Picard’s team in the semi-final.
Peyrot had a chance to point for the thirteenth point in the seventh end. She secured it with a shot two ends later. In the replay, compare those two opportunities to finish, then watch the last end in full to follow the order of play.
Watch the pointing duel between Justine Gabriel and Estelle Cros. The quality of their pointing shapes the shooting options and helps explain the pace of the final.
The winners’ last three rounds
The scores below put Peyrot, Poinsot and Gabriel first. They knocked out the last team from Alpes-de-Haute-Provence in the quarter-final and beat Camille Picard’s team in the semi-final.
| Round | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter-final | Romane Leoni, Marie Blanc, Fabienne Rambla | 13–4 |
| Semi-final | Camille Picard, Amélie Romuald, Maëlle Bertrand | 13–1 |
| Final | Axelle Bernard, Estelle Cros, Stéphanie Arnaud | 13–11 |
Justine Gabriel, the last-minute call-up
The team announced before the weekend was Peyrot, Poinsot and Anna Maillard. SPORTMAG confirms that Justine Gabriel replaced Maillard for this tournament. The Ronchin player took the pointing role alongside the two Boule Tropézienne players. This was the line-up that contested and won the final.
The last stop on the Pétanque Entr’elles tour
Held on 7 and 8 November at Espace José Escanez in Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban, the tournament was the last stop of the 2026 tour before December’s grand final at the Boulodrome du Douaisis. Before the weekend, SPORTMAG reported that Peyrot and Poinsot were chasing Nelly Peyré. The 13–11 result settles the National. Check the tour standings for the final order and the list of 32 players selected.
The local programme also listed Sunday’s Grand Prix des Lauzières. The 13–11 score is from the Women’s National final.
Where to watch the final and check the result
The 8 November report gives the final score, details of the last end and the winners’ quarter-final and semi-final scores. SPORTMAG broadcast the event, confirms the line-up and provides the replay. The cover photo shows the award ceremony. Photo credit: Pétanque Entr’elles, via SPORTMAG.
- La Provence match report republished by Apex Football, 8 November
- SPORTMAG’s 9 November recap and replays
- SPORTMAG, Peyrot v Bernard final
- Tourist office, event programme and venue
Find more pétanque results and upcoming events in the competition calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2026 Château-Arnoux Women’s National?
Cindy Peyrot, Sandrine Poinsot and Justine Gabriel won the National on 8 November 2026.
What was the final score?
They beat Axelle Bernard, Estelle Cros and Stéphanie Arnaud 13–11.
Who replaced Anna Maillard?
Ronchin player Justine Gabriel joined Cindy Peyrot and Sandrine Poinsot for this stop on the tour.
Where was the Women’s National held?
At Espace José Escanez in Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.
