Sports and leisure activities Nord

Open since 1975, the professionalism of Pascal Le Comte and France Le Comte Davaine is unquestionable. This center is one of the best in the region. Accessible from the age of two and for all levels of practice, the facilities, the experience of the instructors and the large number of horses guarantee the most effective learning experience. The facility offers courses, training, pre-training and exams. With its cross-country course, riding arena, 75 boxes and stable, it's the ideal place for horse lovers.

Do you have lots of friends and are passionate about sport? You want to relax together, celebrate an event or participate in a course? Thanks to Footsal, all this is now possible: they propose that you hire sports fields: football, volleyball, badminton… as well as participating in tournaments. More than 13 sports are practised there. As its name indicates, the sport reference of the place remains primarily footsal: in 4 against 4 or 5 against 5, the ideal to spend in good mood and technical gestures. From the ease to the foot, it is necessary to shine in the footsal, and younger ones have to sell! It should be said that every day of the week, a professional player at the Lille Olympic Sporting Club gives classes to a class of budding footballers. In addition to this prestigious collaboration (the former bow of the Dogues, Florent Balmont, even the youngest educators), Footsal promotes a football for all: in collaboration with the UNADEV (National Union of Blind and Visually Impaired), the complex introduces children and their parents to the practice of Cécifoot. This handisport makes it possible to develop motor coordination, fair play and team spirit, ideal for football fans! After effort, comfort: A small restaurant and bar awaits you to decompress after sport, for a third half-time. What to spend very good moments between friends, family or even colleagues after a good day of work.

Rolling in Lille! Ride On Lille, a leisure roller-skating association, organizes (free) roller-skating tours on Friday evenings and every other Sunday, departing from Place de la République in Lille, as well as 4 Saturday evenings a year in Villeneuve-d'Ascq. ROL also organizes Rando Découvertes and RandOxygènes in Belgium, for the enjoyment of everyone from 5 to 77. And did you know that Ride On Lille also has two roller skating schools open to adults, in Lille and Villeneuve-d'Ascq? You can take part in a wide range of intensive training courses, private or group lessons: for novices, these are an opportunity to learn the basics of movement, braking and fluidity on rollers, with the help of a number of obstacle courses. Once you've got the hang of rollerblading, why not try the specialized activities offered by Ride On Lille? On the program: skatepark, speed, slalom and roller field hockey. If you're a thrill-seeker, don't hesitate to get on your rollerblades!

A footbridge leads along the canal to the Chaboud-Latour pond. Don't forget your binoculars for bird-watching. The path continues towards the ramparts before returning to the town. The church of Saint-Wasnon, a listed historic monument, is well worth a visit. A little further on, you can see the Château de Baillleul, as well as the belfry and an old watermill. It's a hike that's both sporting and cultural!

Do you want to do something out of the ordinary? Try softball baseball. Founded in 1987, the region's flagship club, the Ronchin Dragons, had nearly 120 members by 2016. It is open to both young people and adults (5 to 65 years old). Courses are given there and competitions are regularly organised, outside or indoors (northern weather permitting)... A unique sport in the region that is likely to attract new fans.... To better discover this sport, go to the Pierre de Coubertin stadium to observe the training sessions or even attend the Ronchin International Tournament gathering international teams who have come to challenge the Dragons in their lair!

Aldiouma Baya and the whole Alipha team are waiting for you in Lille to share African culture through the arts. Thanks to its professional dance and percussion instructors, the Alipha association is committed to sharing the different cultures of Africa, from their deepest traditions to the most contemporary, as well as their development within European culture. You'll discover traditional West African steps mixed with more contemporary ones to create a spectacular choreography.

Club Hippique de Roubaix makes horse riding accessible to all. Whether you want to discover the sport, enjoy it as a hobby or perfect your skills by preparing for official exams, our team of friendly, educational and specialist instructors will accompany you at a walk, trot or canter. Here, each person has his or her own pace and objectives: what counts is to recharge your batteries in contact with horses and the site's 4 hectares of woodland.

At Club Hippique de Roubaix, everyone can have fun and share good times around horseback riding!

Dance and maintenance professors, graduates of the Academy of Dance Masters, the Topin have been practicing since 1956 and teaching rock'n'roll, waltz, tango, paso-doble, cha-cha-cha, rumba, slow trot, boogie-woogie, salsa-woogie, salsa, sirtaki… but rest assured once again, not in the en. even time. Finally, with the couple Topin, unable to finally find "his" dance!

It is on the former property of the Count of Montalembert that the famous Brigode golf course was built more than 40 years ago. As for golf, you can choose between courses of 3, 9, 12, 15 or 18 holes and you can take advantage of the 30 driving ranges, 6 of which are covered, the putting green or the club-house. Sloping and deep bunkers, wooded areas and bodies of water are all obstacles to be overcome! After that, a break in the gastronomic restaurant of the golf course is necessary. Please note that, as a golfing tradition, proper attire is required.

The Golf du Sart is one of the oldest courses in the region. Born in 1910 with a 9-hole course, it now has 18 holes. In twenty years, this golf course has been able to modernize while highlighting its history and especially its monument: the majestic Louis XVI castle. Today, it is the club house which is installed there, with a bar, a restaurant, lounges and a terrace intended for the members of the club. The green and luxurious setting is a real haven of peace and the courses are up to the reputation of the place.

The Nautical Base hosts the sailing school and the Dunkerque nautical associations, in particular the kitesurfing and longe-côte club. It is located between Malo and Leffrinckoucke, on the edge of the Parc du Vent. At the Base de la Licorne, you can try your hand at sand yachting or kitesurfing, windsurfing, catamaran, giant paddle... Do not hesitate to contact the team who will advise you according to your level and your desires.

Young freshwater sailor or sea wolf, there is something for all ages (from 14 years old) thanks to the formulas proposed by the cruising school of the Centre régional de Voile Pascal-Leys. The choice of activities and formulas are numerous and you will always be accompanied by a professional skipper who will guide you in this discovery of sailing. This centre also allows you to participate in training for competitions, regattas and safety courses at sea.

At the Clos Fleuri water sports base, it is possible to practice a wide variety of water sports in complete safety and in a friendly atmosphere, in the natural setting of the northernmost seaside resort in France! Kitesurfing, sand yachting, windsurfing, funboat, stand-up paddle, kayak... Available for simple rental, these equipments are also to be discovered during training courses. Do not hesitate to contact the team who will guide you according to your desires.

One of the most beautiful golf courses in the region, where it is good to play on the green with its 30,000 trees and shrubs! With a wide range of courses adapted to all players, you will be sure to find the ideal place to practice, improve and enjoy yourself. Pay attention to the Hawtree which requires concentration and precision! And after all that, don't hesitate to push the door of the club-house, for a service worthy of the place: top-of-the-range and exceptional. In short, an address that is rightly prized.

The Rose des Vents equestrian farm offers a multitude of activities, for adults and children, beginners and advanced riders, from simple introductory courses to competition outings, including driving courses, rides, rallies, parades... Lovers of nature, animals,come and walk to the rhythm of the horses' steps in a warm and family atmosphere, through a green and hilly countryside.

A very beautiful and easy hike, easily accessible by bus from Douai: the Terrils of Escarpelle and Pâturelles. Entirely reserved for pedestrians, they are as much a precious testimony of the mining past of the region as a reason to walk in nature (which has reclaimed the place). From the top, you can see the town of Roost-Warendin, but also the headframe shaft which is clearly visible on the horizon. Recommended for families!

A natural site of an exceptional scale, which testifies to the way in which a former industrial environment can become, in the space of a few decades, a Natura 2000 labelled area! Between the ponds and the many migratory birds (which feel at home here), you can still see many traces of the old mine, including the headframe of the old Ledoux pit. Don't hesitate to make the tour of the ponds, a nice hike of 9 kilometers.

A walk on the Argales slag heap (and the surrounding area) is to observe the impressive metamorphosis of a former abandoned industrial site that has become a sensitive natural area. Here, lizards, fishermen and sportsmen have replaced the cars and cranes of yesteryear. It is a pleasure to walk around, to practice a little sport, alone or with the family, in this impressive setting. With facilities specially dedicated to sailing and mountain biking, there are many opportunities to get out and about, for fun and pleasure!

A nice hike through the wood of Lewarde, three kilometers long and that can be done easily in less than an hour: it is the circuit of the Wood of Lewarde. Ideal to discover the wooded and forested side of the region, you just have to follow the yellow PR markings or the (legendary) red and white GR 21 which follows the same route. As you walk along, keep an eye on the horizon: you may see the Centre Minier (mining center) coming into view!

This new indoor complex offers a wide range of activities. For adults: bowling, karting (with a 3,600^m2 circuit), laser game (500^m2), billiards and arcade games (with more than 80 terminals). For the little ones: a play area covering 1,200^m2. On the theme of the zoo, the 3 to 13 years old will be able to take advantage of games of awakening and playfulness in complete safety. A perfect place to enjoy with the family on bad weather days, completed by a restaurant area. The most practical thing: you can book your activity directly online.

A genuine new-generation leisure center covering more than 6,000^m2. Within its walls, 4 pools, a waterslide, a wellness area and a gym are just some of the facilities on offer. And let's not forget the star of the show: a 20 m-deep semi-underground diving pit, visible from the outside through a huge picture window. The on-site team works hard every day to liven up the space with themed evenings and activities.

At the helm of this new plural place is Christine Debaecker, a former school teacher now converted into a defender of local craftsmanship! On the one hand, it exhibits and sells the nuggets of local creators whom it invites to share their know-how. On the other hand, it organizes workshops to allow everyone to learn a new practice (working with leather, making bracelets...). In fact, the workshops here are a bit à la carte. If you have a desire (and you can mobilize friends to accompany you!), the mistress of the place organizes the workshop in function. Afterworks will also be organized in the evening to share a drink and talk about painting!

To make climbing accessible to all, Hapik gyms and their teams of smiling, reassuring professionals offer impressive facilities. Fun climbing walls for all ages, levels of fearlessness and agility, accrobranche courses and vertical challenges of all kinds await you. You can even stack cubes to create your own wall..

At the same time, Hapik offers weekly courses and organizes numerous annual events and children's birthday parties.
Try Hapik and you'll love it!

Marquette-lez-Lille is a town that offers many possibilities for cycling and cycle tourism enthusiasts. The Comité Départemental Nord Cyclotourisme offers various activities and events throughout the year. On the same day, the Boucles de Gayant Cyclistes will take place at Porte d'Arras, with 2 mountain bike trails, 5 cycle-touring trails and 2 walking trails.

Centre for equestrian tourism that organizes mounted and guided hikes on demand in the landscape of Avesnois. Disabled persons or persons with reduced mobility will also be able to travel in tow or on horseback (equipment approved on site). The Professional Training Centre, the Avesnoise Carriage, also prepares the ATTELÉ and TREC competition. Horse riding on site.

The Hainaut stadium, inaugurated in July 2011, is quite simply the most recent venue in Ligue 1. The VAFC has left the dilapidated Nungesser for this splendid setting, to the delight of all its supporters. It is now a pleasant stadium with quality facilities. By contacting the tourist office, you can participate in a guided tour.

Inauguration: 26 July 2011.

Capacity: 25,172 seats.

Record attendance: 22,778 spectators on 28 July 2011 for the Valenciennes-Borussia Dortmund match.

Valenciennes F.C. is a soccer club based in Marly, near Valenciennes. Founded in 1913, the club currently plays in Ligue 2, the second division of French soccer. It can accommodate up to 25,000 spectators. The stadium is easily accessible by car and has its own parking lot. For those who prefer public transport, it is also served by several bus routes. Soccer fans can enjoy a lively atmosphere and support their favorite team at Valenciennes F.C. home matches.

Since the early 2000 s, the Northern Federation has developed its policy around the two major missions assigned to fisheries federations: the management and protection of aquatic environments and the promotion of recreational fishing. The current fishing stock campaigns have already reserved some good surprises such as the rediscovery of hotu on major Helpe and eels on the Deûle.

In 2004, this PÊCHE fishing school of the Roubaix-Tourcoing Canal won the first national prize for Halieutica trophies from Lyon des Eaux France which rewards its actions to raise public awareness of the protection of the aquatic environment through the practice of angling. The slogan of the house? " Fishing is not just for boys! " The tone is a nice school that attracts more practitioners. The association's facilitators propose, throughout the year, initiations to angling (from 8 years) and educational animations.

On the occasion of the 2010 Heritage Days, the city of Roubaix, a city of art and history, brought to the honour its canal by producing a virtual exhibition: The Canal/A Roubaisienne, presented since September 2010 on the digital library of Roubaix, from the collections of the library and municipal archives. The result is an exciting interactive document, on the history but should the topicality of the canal de Roubaix, to look on its screen, with photographs of archives and a very interesting chronology of this canal, its construction, navigation, fishing… You can also download and print a small document that summarizes history. A very nice achievement!

At Colorama, colors are everywhere! Here, it's in the brilliant indoor skatepark initiated by the no less brilliant Condition Publique in Roubaix. Designed by the famous agency Yinka Ilori (colorful shapes are its trademark!), it is a meeting place between sport and street-art, its modules being transformed into support of artworks. Open to all, beginners as well as experts, Colorama is also a place of meetings and mediation where learning sessions and sports and cultural events are organized. A unique place of its kind!

At the boundary of the Regional Natural Park of La Plaine de la Plaine, visit the municipality of Anhiers, where nature réapproprie gradually, a former village of war-ravaged miners between 1914 and 1918. Today, there are old installations such as concrete headframe of 1920. The post-industrial atmosphere plunges us into this past of social struggle, before resuming the walk on the banks of the Scarpe.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 7 km.

Difficulty: .

Markup: yellow.

Departure: at the church.

Walk a few kilometers to discover a often forgotten heritage that survived the Revolution. Strong from their respective past, admire the abbey of Des, or the farm of Du where the Tamboise family still resides! Cross the Good childhood, where the history and architecture of Crambésis left their mark. For the most curious, visit the Heritage Days, where farms and barns sometimes open their doors and invite you to share their know-how and visit their property.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 4,5 km or 12 km.

Difficulty: .

Departure: in front of the church

Enjoy the double sides of this hike between dunes and macadam. With wild air along the Parrot dune, where it makes good breathing and admiring the fauna and flora that thrives there. After reaching the calvaire of the missing sailors, let us take a few moments to enjoy a wonderful view to the Naturelle nature reserve, before going down to the city. Typically associated with the seaside, these are half-timbered houses with blue and white shades that one admire on the streets of Bray-Dunes.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 4 km.

Difficulty: .

Markup: yellow.

Departure: Place place.

We know the carnival and its capitalized streets, but what about all these people disguised? You are offered a walk through the history of the city and the Dunkerquois heroes. On 2.5 or 6 km, browse the pavements where many buildings are erected. The departure goes back to the port museum, from where you will already see the three Duchess Anne. Then the heritage goes: the Leughenaerest Tower, the Saint-Éloi church with the tomb of Jean Bart, famous privateer under Louis XIV triumphant the battle of Texel… We cannot quote everything, then on the way!

Tariff: free.

Distance: 5 or 6 km.

Difficulty: easy.

Departure: in front of the Port Museum.

In the heart of Flanders, criss-cross the cultural and architectural heritage of Bailleul, starting with Hôtel de Ville as well as a carillon Beffroy. You will cross the Leroy square where you can cross, proudly, the bust of the first woman elected to the French Academy, Marguerite Yourcenar. On a different theme, comtemplez the medieval appearance of the water tower, both keep and the city. An advice: be careful and raise your eyes, as Bailleul abounds in small architectural gems. Watch in particular the façades of the houses!

Price: free.

Distance: 2 km away.

Problem: easy.

Located in the heart of the Upper Valley of Oise, the Galopins circuit of the Anor peninsula offers the exquisite sensation of pedaling always on the edge of the water. Ponds, rivers, waterfalls, the vegetation around is abundant. Robbing the Old Glassware Trail between the hedges, penetrating the Hirson private forest, along the Anorelle Creek… The decor changes as you pedal. To everyone its rhythm: the circuit offers three options (9.5 km, 10 km or 14.5 km for the most reckless).

Tariff: free.

Distance: 5 km, 10 km or 14.5 km to the choice.

Difficulty: easy to use.

Markup: yellow.

With the establishment of the Loisirs Éole program, Dunkirk is a city resolutely focused on families and leisure tourism. Unique in the department, this program offers numerous activities in the form of "discovery" sessions or training courses led and supervised by qualified professionals. Three age categories: Kids (3 to 7 years old), Children (8 to 14 years old) and Activities 15 years old and more. Sports and water sports initiation, "nature" discoveries, cultural activities, fitness and wellness sessions... what a great way to spend your vacations!

What's more motivating than walking for the good cause? This is the goal of the "Anstaing for Telethon" hike every year. You're going to walk the heart of the heart and it'll get you back to the morale of knowing that, this time, you've also walked to help others.

Tariff: 3 €.

Distance: 8 km.

Departure: Polyvalente multipurpose hall, visit 9 h.

Difficulty: .

The Bois des Forts is the green lung of the agglomeration of Dunkirk. You can discover it through its many trails, a nice opportunity to stretch your legs, but also to observe the different species of birds used to the site.

Tariff: 2 € with snacks, waffles and coffee included in the price.

Distance: 5 km or 10 km.

Departure: Visit the Polyvalente multipurpose Hall.

Difficulty: .

This 10 km tour (about 3 h 20) leads you to discover the site of the Btaille de la Peene (1677 ° at the foot of Mount Kassel. It borrows many small country roads where traffic is not very important.

The departure takes place in the Ela square of Zuytpeene or Noordpeene, the car park of the Battle House.

The ideal way to do this is between April and October.

Discover in Lille, €1 the school of urban dances inspired by Africa, the Caribbean and Brazil. Founded by Fischer Jeannine, the school has existed for 3 years now. These dances retranscribe a state of mind, the gestural ones, locations of life, a certain spirit of festival, freedom, sensuality, joy and division. They borrow sometimes from the tradition, but they are firmly anchored in modernity and echo social reality. They are popular dances as one likes, in the direction where they express all the creativity and the artistic boiling which is born and opens out in the middle of the cities, in Africa (Western and Center), in the Caribbean and Brazil. They energetic, enduring, are jerked and swayed. They leave free with the creativity.
Because all the idea here is to connect with energy from the ground, to relax your body and spirit, through dance, dance with its heart, let yourself go, liberation its sensuality!

Taught dances: theurban, ndombolo, quirky cut, kuduro, Llazonto. Les Caraïbes & Brazil: soca, samba centred samba and funk. A programme!

This is a particularity of the beaches of Dunkerque and of the art of living in Dunkerque. The coastline has 180 beach huts for rent, which are in great demand in summer. They can be booked the rest of the season, at the tourist office of Dunkerque Plage, place du Centenaire, by the week. There are 11 types of them, with different shapes, colors and illustrations. It's not just a shed where you store your parasol, balloons or windbreakers. We meet there to have a drink, admire the sunset... Not to be missed!

This 9 km long circuit, which takes a good two hours to complete, offers you a nice breath of fresh air. From Gravelines, walk along the river Aa via the Chenal dike to the beach of Petit-Fort-Philippe and its lighthouse, which you can visit in the afternoon. Then take the road again to find yourself in the Polder Park. A short tour through the green belt around the walled city and you are back at the starting point.