1956 French Championships – Women's doubles
The 1956 French Championships Women's doubles was one of the competitions of the 1956 French Championships, a tennis tournament held at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris, France from 15 May until 26 May 1956. The matches were played in a best-of-three sets format. Angela Buxton and Althea Gibson defeated Darlene Hard and Dorothy Head Knode 6–8, 8–6, 6–1 in the final to win the title.
| Women's doubles | |
|---|---|
| 1956 French Championships | |
| Champion | Angela Buxton Althea Gibson |
| Runner-up | Darlene Hard Dorothy Head Knode |
| Score | 6–8, 8–6, 6–1 |
| Draw | 27 |
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