Paris is the organized-club capital of European mahjong — the Fédération Française de Mahjong is headquartered here, and long-running associations like Magic Mahjong Social Pung (founded 2005) and Tri Nitro Tiles (France's first Riichi-only club) hold regular sessions and host tournaments on the European circuit. Competition rules (MCR) and Riichi dominate; casual social play is growing.
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Where can I play mahjong in Paris?
Established clubs run regular sessions — Magic Mahjong Social Pung plays MCR and Riichi, and Tri Nitro Tiles holds Riichi sessions at the Maison des Associations in the 8th arrondissement. The Fédération Française de Mahjong maintains a club directory covering the Île-de-France region.
What style of mahjong is played in Paris?
French clubs mostly play MCR (Mahjong Competition Rules) and Riichi (Japanese) Mahjong — Paris hosts EMA-ranked tournaments in both. Hong Kong Mahjong is played socially in the Asian community; American Mah Jongg is rare.
Are there mahjong tournaments in Paris?
Yes — Paris clubs organize recurring tournaments, including Riichi events on the European Mahjong Association calendar. Check the events list above and the FFMJ calendar for dates.