Sports and leisure activities Nord

Loisi Flandres is a leisure complex where you will find five activities to do with family, friends or colleagues: bowling, karting, laser game, mini-golf and billiards. Children (up to 13 years old) are not left out since a 1,200 m² covered play area is reserved for them. With a slide, ball pool and rock climbing, there is plenty to do. So you have everything you need in one place to satisfy all your desires. To eat before any activity or at the end of the day, go to the Estaminet.

The Dunkirk conurbation is crossed by 53 km of the Eurovéloroute^no. 4. On this section, you can make several beautiful walks in Grand-Fort-Philippe or connect the Galamé Park of Loon-Plage to the lake of Puythouck. The longest section is the one from the town hall of Bray-Dunes to Rosendaël. On this nice and safe track, you will ride along the coast from Bray-Dunes to Leffrinckoucke and its maritime landscapes.

Since Icarus, man has dreamed of flying... with his own wings! Thanks to this free-fall simulator, which is the largest in the world, you will discover the sensations of human flight. We start with a baptism. It all starts in the changing room, where you will put on the ad-hoc suit, the helmet and the goggles. Then follows a briefing by an instructor (all highly qualified: world champions in skydiving for some and member of the French team for others), which will allow you to know the position to adopt and the communication signs necessary to fully enjoy the experience. In turn, you will enter the freefall simulator, always accompanied by your instructor and... let's go! From the bar, you will have a view on the simulator and will be able to watch the others fly. Children are welcome from 5 years old to... 65 years old (beyond that, Weembi requires a medical certificate of aptitude). The practice of free-fall is not recommended for pregnant women and people with back or shoulder problems. Accessible to people with disabilities.

Born on the beaches of the Opal Coast in 2006, the longe-côte is a sport that looks simple, and yet expect a dynamic practice in the North Sea which is rarely calm! The association provides the equipment to make you discover the joys and benefits of walking in the sea, in any season! Other activities are proposed by the association, such as finboard, longeball, aquaphilia or aquatrail. New sensations in perspective!

The Douaisis finally has a spa/spa centre! It was very expected that this centre Sourcéane and good news: it does not disappoint! And it even impresses with its beautiful architecture… even more beautiful at night fell! On the aquatic side, there are for all tastes. Indoor and outdoor basin for swimmers; wading tubs, slides and bubble baths for children; and a beautiful business map (aquafusion, aquafitness, bodypalm and aquabiking). But the real plus is, of course, the Spa space. Relaxation and escape escape! In the programme: hammam, saunas (including one outdoors), frigidarium (for the most courageous), whirlpool baths, indoor and outdoor pools heated to 31 ° C with massage nozzles and above all a relaxation area and a tisanerie where you can buller well in comfortable armchairs. In summer, the Spa even offers sea mineral beaches. You can choose between facial and back treatments, scrubs, body or Japanese sauna. The dream! Let will soon become an unavoidable place in the Douaisis.

Passionate about nature and fishing, this address in the heart of Lille is for you. This federation is very wide on ecology and provides information on fishing spaces and their regulations. It is also with her that you contribute if you have a fishing licence. For this federation, therefore, life is fishing and everything related to it, it is specialist in everything that relates to this passion in the region. In a more environmentally friendly way, the northern Fish and fish Farming Federation protects aquatic environments by carrying out frequent checks.

Aikido is a Japanese martial art that is made up of techniques, with arms and naked hands, using the force of the adversary not to defeat it, but to reduce its attempted aggression to naught. No "pratiquant": Aikido is practised by women and men of all sizes and ages. The courses are open to all for 16 years. Ueshiba Morihei, founder of aikido, focused on the full development of the individual. Faithful to this tradition, students observe the teacher to demonstrate a gesture or catch and then work with a partner to reply, in the fairest and most effective manner. The purpose of the practice: technically, physically and mentally move in the right mood. It is this spirit of conviviality that the leaders and members of this club maintain.

Discover the trike, this three-wheeled bike that can be ridden lying down. The appointment is made at the Fort-Louis park in Coudekerque-Branche. There, you are at the doors of one to three hours of a ride according to the chosen formula. The one of 3 hours will allow you to join Bergues through the wood of the Forts. only 300 meters of tarmac, after that there are small paths. About ten minutes will be necessary for you to take in hand your trike after a small playful and educational sequence. Then you will be free to discover the Dunkerque countryside!

As its name suggests, L'Atelier des Chefs offers cooking classes with tastings, taught by professionals who are delighted to pass on their knowledge. Lunch breaks, quick meals, full menus, one-to-one with the chef, pastries, technical focus, training courses... From beginners to enthusiasts, everyone can find a knife to suit their tastes and skills!

Minor drawbacks: some preparations are already made in advance, and some tasks are shared out, but all in all, it's a great way to share a good time!

The Glisse de Glisse was designed by the city of Lille and opened in 2005 in the area of Lille South. This unique spot in the north of Paris allows the practice of skating, roller, BMX and scooter. It has become the place of amoureux sports lovers, whose new variants are not without surprise, to the image of very physical roller-derby or roller hockey.

There is a roller ridge of 800 m ², a skatepark, a dance room and a club house. Outside, a space of 2000 m ² is set up for urban riding practice. It is possible to come to the Glisse hall or within an association, but the place is also accessible to the school. Many courses and collective courses are proposed to initiate the young and least young people who are tempted by these adrenaline-rich activities!

The only stadium in France to feature a retractable roof, the 50,000-seat Pierre Mauroy complex is incredibly multifunctional. Since its inauguration, matches, shows, concerts and other events have followed one another. Among the many events hosted by the Arena, some are particularly renowned: the Davis Cup, the Euro basketball tournament and the Indochine Central Tour. In 2023, the Rugby World Cup once again thrilled the stadium. This year, the handball and basketball matches of the 2024 Olympics will take over.

The Inesis Golf Park offers a wide range of activities and facilities to help as many people as possible discover golf: a 6-hole course, a practice with 24 stations and a golf school accessible from the age of 4 where lessons are given by qualified teachers. Many competitions are organized there. In the shop you will also find a training area for the small game consisting of a putting green. You can test all the clubs sold in the shop. Outside, another putting green is available to allow you to train as soon as the weather arrives. A restaurant completes the site.

All those who studied in Valenciennes surely remember the Vignoble nautical base and its canoeing sessions! Originally, it was just a marsh that was enlarged. With its 54 hectares, it is a real green lung not far from the city, where you can practice different water sports. You can also opt for a walk or a jog along its 4,750 meters of banks. Be careful, you don't (normally) swim in the Vignoble pond.

With 25,000 m² of sports facilities, Sportica is the largest leisure complex north of Paris. Its areas include: a swimming pool with a 90 m slide, an inflatable water structure, a paddling pool, saunas, a roller skating track, a bowling alley, a cinema and a brasserie-pizzeria. The packages, 100% leisure or 100% activities, allow you to fully enjoy a day at Sportica! On the spot, the restaurant and the collective accommodation allow the reception of sports training courses, tourist stays..

Want to live a unique experience and get your adrenaline flowing? Treat yourself to a first ride on the inclined track of the Stab, the covered regional velodrome of Roubaix. Inclined at 44.3°, this track promises you real thrills! No need to come equipped, all the equipment is provided on site (bike, shoes, helmets and gloves). The velodrome also organizes discovery sessions of cycling on track open to all, even to the little ones. A really nice activity to do with family or friends. Moreover, the velodrome opens its track to more experienced cyclists, licensed or not, who want to exercise in a unique place. But the Stab is not only a cycling track, it also has badminton courts, weight rooms and even a BMX track managed by the Vélo Club de Roubaix. A temple of leisure sports, the Stab also hosts many prestigious competitions. It thus hosted the track cycling championships in September 2017. Finally, you should know that the place offers rooms and spaces for rent for your conferences and seminars. Quite an original meeting place, isn't it? Something to motivate participants! In short, the covered velodrome of Roubaix is a welcoming place, offering activities for all and especially unique sensations and emotions!

The Regional Centre for Circus Arts or Cirque de Lomme School is a Professional and professional practice. Children, teenagers, adults, whatever your age, fitness and level, you will be able to practice the circus at your rate, by small groups of 8 to 10 people. Internships are also offered during school holidays and the team actively promotes the practice of the adapted circus. In particular, it established courses for senior citizens. But the school is also the shows. They are given, under one of the school capitals, by seasoned artists (the school welcomes in spring and winter two quality circus festivals) or by the students at the end of the course. In both cases a single rate (€ 5)! Finally, anniversaries formulas are proposed by the establishment.

The Roubaix velodrome has been known as the finishing point for the legendary Paris - Roubaix race since 1943! Since 2012, alongside this famous race track, a covered velodrome has also been in operation, featuring a 250 m wooden track with a 44.3 degree incline. The Stab Vélodrome is always busy, with thousands of people discovering track cycling during introductory courses, track baptisms or regional, national and even European competitions. The track is also used by club members all year round. Alongside the Stab, you can also take advantage of a BMX track run by the Véloclub de Roubaix, where introductory courses are available. By offering fitness classes, a weight room and badminton courts, the Stab has become a multi-activity venue in Roubaix not to be missed. It is also the venue for numerous corporate seminars. The tourist office offers guided tours of the historic site and indoor velodrome with a cycling enthusiast.

The Eurorégional Centre for Urban Cultures, now renamed FLOW, is a unique place whose missions revolve around five strengths. First, support and accompaniment to artists through workshops, personalized advice and residences. In FLOW, artists are given the keys to progress and enrich their practices. But FLOW is not just about professionals. It offers amateurs and semi-professionals a wide range of awareness, initiation and training projects. Yes, here being amateur does not mean being dilettante! Finally, the Centre is at the heart of a network of several structures, all of which are committed to putting urban cultures, mainly hip hop, on the front of the stage. Through strong times throughout the year, FLOW gives the public the best of contemporary creation. The scenic feats of hip-hop dancers and dance break are breathtaking and restore this culture of nobility. This is also what the current Resource Centre also works for. History, sociological studies, archives… urban cultures are studied and analyzed in the same way as all other forms of art. Proof, if one was needed, that urban cultures deserve public attention!

Leave from the church of Liessies to discover this path that goes around the departmental park of the abbey of Liessies. This path will satisfy both your desire for nature with its wet meadows, the Helpe, ponds and orchards, and your wish to discover the heritage of the region with the foothills of the Ardennes and why not visit the church of Saint-Jean. This route is perfectly adapted to family walks, the circuit can even be covered in a stroller.

Once the HQ of LOSC, the Stadium Nord Lille Métropole is now home to other Lille sports teams, such as rugby and athletics. Its 18,500 seats enable a large audience to attend matches in these disciplines all year round.

At the same time, its 400 m² of surface area hosts a wide range of events, including concerts, seminars, conferences and social events organized by and for local associations. In short, a stadium as versatile as its players!