Holders Paris Saint-Germain face a difficult begin to their defence of the French Cup after being drawn away to Ligue 1 rivals Lens within the final 64 on Monday. Marseille will play Saint-Etienne in one other assembly of top-flight sides, which enter the competitors for the December 20-22 spherical. Six-time former French champions Bordeaux, who have been relegated to the fourth tier and filed for chapter in the summertime, meet Rennes — now coached by former Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli.
Union Saint-Jean, who play within the sixth division, will come up in opposition to Monaco, third in Ligue 1. Still Mutzig, additionally of the sixth tier, are as a result of host Reims.
Two abroad golf equipment stay within the draw, with Saint-Joseph of Martinique travelling to Corsica to tackle Bastia. Saint-Denis from Reunion have been paired with opponents from the fifth tier in Dives-Cabourg.
The closing will probably be performed on the Stade de France on May 24. PSG have gained the competitors a report 15 occasions.
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