Bordeaux moved level on points with league leaders Marseille on Sunday with a comfortable 3-0 win over Sochaux.
Gregory Sertic put Laurent Blanc’s side in front after just seven minutes, and shortly after that Yoann Gourcuff’s well-placed header doubled the hosts’ lead.
Bordeaux had to wait until the 90th minute to add their third, when Marouane Chamakh capped off a fine display with a goal.
Paris Saint Germain missed out on the chance to overtake Lyon into third place by being beaten 1-0 at home by Rennes.
PSG lie a point behind the title holders in fourth place, but were unable to capitalise on OL’s defeat at Valenciennes on Saturday.
Mamadou Sakho’s own goal in the 65th minute was the deciding factor at Parc des Princes, as Paul Le Guen’s side faltered at home.
Rock bottom Le Havre inflicted a costly 2-1 defeat on Nantes, who remain in the relegation zone on goal difference.
Christian Bekamenga gave hosts Nantes the lead, but Mamadou Diallo and Florian Marange hit back for Le Havre.