Where to play team sports Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Since its creation in 1913, Biarritz Olympique (B.O for Biarrots), a legendary club, has worn the red and white colors with pride. Having twice lifted the Brennus Shield before the war (1935 and 1939), the BO gave birth to Biarritz Olympique Pays Basque in 1998 in order to adapt to the new professional world. The adaptation was a success for the club, which was French champion in 2002, 2005 and 2006, as well as European champion (Amlin Cup) in 2012. The club is in the Top 14 for the 2022 season and back in the Pro D2 for the 2023/2024 season.

A fun, physical, self-refereed sport par excellence, it can be played from the age of 10 on the beach or indoors. This sport, which has its own federation (FFDF), now has over 5,000 members in 170 clubs in France, with competitions all year round. Straight from the United States, this sport attracts an ever-increasing number of people of all ages to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, whether on the beach or indoors out of season! A complete and intense sport.

A fun outdoor sport par excellence, paintball, which originated in the United States, has spread rapidly. Conviviality, team spirit, mobility and agility are the hallmarks of this activity, located on the shores of Lac de Saint-Pée. Whether as a duo or a team, you'll be put to the test in adrenalin-filled adventures. Another unusual activity is axe throwing, a concept that originated with the lumberjacks of Canada and calls for precision and concentration.

Founded in 1931, the Elan Béarnais is the club of Pau, Lacq and Orthez (EBPLO). It remained among the first in France between 1996 and 2004, and during these years, world-class players were starting out and then joining the NBA. After a descent in Pro B, the return among the "big" was done in 2009. It now has 7 national titles, 3 Ace trophies, 1 Ace week, 4 French Cups (the last one in 2022), not to mention its 30 consecutive European qualifications which constitute a national record.

Pau Football Club (PFC) embodies the passion, determination and deep-rooted connection between soccer and the city of Pau. Founded in 1904, the soccer club has come a long way to become a local sporting institution. It has evolved over the decades, playing in various divisions of French soccer, and is currently ranked ^11th in Ligue 2, the country's second division. Pau FC has high ambitions for the future, seeking to strengthen its position in Ligue 2. These aspirations are supported by a determined team, a loyal fan base and an ideal facility provided by Pau Town Council: a grass soccer pitch, a synthetic pitch, a club house...

The Aviron Bayonnais rugby appeared in 1906. the club won 3 French championship titles (1913, 1934 and 1943). After a long period in the Top 14 (2004-2015), the Aviron went down to the Pro D2 before reintegrating the elite the following year. But a very complicated season got the better of Bayonne's enthusiasm and the Blue and Whites returned to the Pro D2 in 2017. After the 2020 season in the Top 14, the Aviron returned to the Pro D2 in 2021 and the Top 14 again in 2022.

Saint-Jean-de-Luz is a town in southwest France, known for its beautiful beaches and lively atmosphere. For fans of team sports, there's the Atlas Factory, a fitness center with areas dedicated to weight training. With a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 124 reviews, the Atlas Factory is a popular choice with locals and visitors alike in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.