Sports events Ile-De-France

You can't miss it, Pompidou Center! Love some, hate others, he leaves no one indifferent! An ultra-contemporary ensemble decorated with cable and multicolored pipes, it houses in particular the National Museum of Modern Art - its collection is among the three largest in the world. With the Halles forum, to which you are heading, it is one of the most dynamic and attractive poles on the right bank. On the way, the City Hall, the Marais district, the square of the Tower of Saint James and the fountain of the Innocents are steps to be missed.

Distance: 3 km.

Duration: 1:30.

Difficulty: easy.

Why Roman? It is an obvious, see! Departing from Custom, this walk takes you in the Regional Natural Park of Vexin via two ancient roman roads: the first floor Jules César, linking Paris to Rouen, then the Brunehaut road, linking, it, Orleans in Beauvais. The course, without difficulty, reserves some pleasant views over the surrounding farmland. On the way, the Renaissance castle Dampont is also worth a look.

Price: free.

Duration: 2:00.

Problem: easy.

For one weekend, here is the opportunity to take part in a unique sporting event in the heart of Paris, putting women in the spotlight. During these 3 days of festivities, the Champ de Mars will be transformed into an ephemeral village, free and open to all, to offer a range of activities combining sport, pleasure and well-being: 100% free fitness classes, concerts, massages and much more! Finally, the traditional 7 kilometer race with its postcard course will welcome walkers, to close this weekend of celebration and meeting!

An unsuspected corner of greenery in the heart of the 12th arrondissement of Paris, the Promenade plantée is a great opportunity for a walk! Perched above the traffic and the hubbub of the city, it would almost give you the impression of being in the countryside! Its 4.5 kilometres were built on the rails of a former railway line, which stopped traffic in 1969. From the Opéra Bastille, it takes you to the Porte dorée and the Bois de Vincennes, via the jardin de Reuilly, the viaduc des Arts and the allée Vivaldi. All you have to do is choose your option: Sunday walk or daily jogging?

The rich architecture of Vincennes can be found in an original way thanks to a audioguide, downloadable from the internet site of the tourist office or available at the reception. As a family, this original and playful way can be traced back to the history of the castle, the ancient buildings of the commune, the floral park…

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1 p. m.

Difficulty: .

The inhabitants of Gretz-Armainvilliers have no more excuses! If the Val des Dames park alone offers great opportunities for family walks, jogging routes and bicycle circuits, its fitness trail completes this vast list of activities, and thus satisfies the less motivated! Alone or with others, physical exercise becomes fun while remaining effective. The different apparatus will help you keep in shape: arms, legs, abs and buttocks will be well looked after! There are also games for children, plenty of protected areas and a 16-hectare arboretum. Guided tours are available on request.

Price: free.

Duration : free.

Difficulty: easy.

The bullfighting of Thiais is ideal for beginners because it is convenient on the road. Two possibilities: 5 km or 10 km. A good way to discover the beautiful town of Thiais and its surroundings! The arrival will take place on the Jack Baudequin stadium.

Go to your trainers.

Tariff: 10 € per person.

Distance: 5 and 10 km.

Departure: Omnisports Omnisports Palace at 9 pm for 5 km and 10 h 10 for 10 km.

Difficulty: .

Every year in October, thousands of people wear the same pink T-shirt (the visual impression is very nice) to run several kilometers for cancer research. Here, the objective is obviously not to make a performance (although you can try, if you wish) but to run with friends or colleagues to raise funds to further accelerate research against this terrible disease. The appointment is every year in October on the racecourse of Vincennes!

It is nothing more than the second covered sports hall in the world, behind a Philippine arena, and very largely ahead of other American or European venues. Originally called Arena 92, then U-Arena, its definitive name has the merit of clarity: Paris-La Défense Arena. Initially, the project was dedicated to rugby, with the support of the Hauts-de-Seine Departmental Council. Nestled in an exceptional setting, 500 m from the Grande Arche de la Défense, this glass case is, let us say, the most modern in Europe. Retractable roof, mobile stands, high-tech installations... The stadium will be able to accommodate 30,000 spectators in stadium configuration (open roof), 10,000 to 20,000 in show configuration (closed roof, lowered partition) and 40,000 in concert configuration (closed roof). The Stones or Mylène Farmer made no mistake about it, and perform here.

Connecting République to the Stade de France over a distance of ten kilometers: this is the program of this Great Race of Greater Paris. A small part of your registration will go to beautiful works, and if the course is attractive, it presents many false flats in the first part, until Stalingrad. Then, you will go along the basin of La Villette and then follow the Saint-Denis canal, passing by the Cité des Sciences. The arrival at the Stade de France is always impressive.

For 8 years, the Paris International Tournament is a gathering of gay and lesbian athletes, but not exclusively, from France and elsewhere. Martial art, synchronized swimming, basketball, football, wrestling, diving or mountain biking, it has about twenty disciplines. Everyone can register for this event to participate in competitions. It takes place every year at the end of May (registrations must be validated before the end of April) in various areas of the capital. With a growing success, especially across borders, the TIP brought together no fewer than 1 500 athletes from 29 European countries in 2011.

The leisure island of Créteil, located a few minutes from Paris, is a place where it is good to relax. The more sporty ones will appreciate the nautical activities which are proposed there. Indeed, the lake of the park will allow you to practice sailing, windsurfing but also canoeing. In summer, the open-air wave pool will also seduce you. If all these activities can be practiced when the temperature rises, others can be proposed to you. All year round you can enjoy the fauna and flora, walks, playgrounds, etc.

On October 2, 2011, the birthday day of Mahatma Gandhi, and proclaimed by the UN International Day of Non-Violence, were some 2 000 beginner and confirmed yoggistes who gave an appointment on the Champ-de-Mars to participate in the first White Yoga Session. Improbable but true: forgetting the chaos of public transport, the rush of queues, and the stress of their everyday life, these Parisians, all white dressed, shared a moment in all zenitude. They attended a 1 hour 30 hour yoga course given by Elena Brower, the coach of stars (Gwyneth Paltrow, Eva Mendès), with which to spoil the Eiffel Tower in the background. Sportforus, the community sport site at the initiative of this gathering, announced its wish to renew the event. To register and participate in this completely free session, register on their website. The number of participants is limited.

Offer a total change in the heart of the forest of Fontainebleau! Climb your bike or put off good shoes, and it's gone for a 7 km loop. Oxygenation guaranteed during this walk, where you borrow trails decorated with Scots pine trees and cohabiterez the time of walking with over 10 000 animal and plant species. Take the time to observe the forest while spending.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 7 km.

Difficulty: .

Departure: Fontainebleau, intersection of Achères.

Parc Georges Valbon, also known as Parc de la Courneuve, offers you a 16-stage fitness trail to suit your needs. From workshop to workshop, you'll find explanatory advice on how to perform the exercises, always at your own pace. Between stages, it's up to you: walking, running, cycling, alone or accompanied... A completely free trail, ideal for families! And the park's 400 hectares of flora and fauna boast a rich diversity of species.

The forest known as Notre-Dame, with its 2 056 hectares, has what to offer beautiful walks, accessible to the whole family. In particular, the Tree trail, which with its 2,4 km and 12 panels, invites a playful effort. On foot, on roller or by bike, you can also go to the 3,2 km loop that forms the discovery trail, and the reading tables allow you to learn about the surrounding nature.

Tariff: free.

Distance: from 2,4 km to 3,2 km.

Difficulty: .

The banks of the Seine, Oise and Epte bear witness to a natural heritage inspired by renowned painters. A dive in the works of Van Gogh, Daubigny, Cézanne or Monet, the time of a cycling or walking trip on the green route of the Loops du Véxin. With family, couple or friends, it is an ideal exit to the riches of the Val-d'Oise, often forgotten.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 110 km (in several stages).

The departmental Touring Committee is placing a piment on your weekend. Discover the Val-d'oisien heritage, clung on your ATV. A green territory that you will deal with all the more closely by crossing the paths provided for this purpose. Nothing better to escape the stress of the week than to indulge in an "all-terrain" adventure with a family! In addition to rest everything is planned: a square for the small, a playground for teenagers.

Tariff: free.

Duration: free.

Difficulty: .

On the 6 kilometers of banks, take advantage of the 20 information terminals installed at the water's edge. Add a cultural note to your family outing by enriching your knowledge of the famous Ourcq Canal. Conviviality and relaxation are the order of the day, whether you choose to cycle, rollerblade or simply walk. To each his own rhythm to discover the history of the canal, and this part of the territory becoming each year more and more a very popular place.