Sports and leisure activities Ile-De-France

Everything is in a vaulted cellar of the th century, an atmosphere that is perfectly suited to the tasting of divine nectars. This wine school offers introductory courses, master classes, the presentation of the largest vineyards by the producers present at the evenings, the visit of large wineries. The tastings are, among other things, facilitated by Bernard Burtschy and Michel Bettane who regularly write for various French and international publications. Rates vary according to benefits: € 250 for three progressive courses and from € 45 for tasting evenings. Grains Nobles is also now an original wine bar offering bottles of unknown bottles and prestige bottles, accompanied by gourmet plates to share. You can also use on site and without charge the bottles offered for sale.

Enfant, tonic, full of energy? The gym for toddlers could be a good outlet for him. After the course of the last six months, La Grange offers short, but intense, lessons for babies up to 18 months old. We are amused here with all the colours of the material, (rings, tunnels), and the child is very quick to be satisfied with being in a decor made in its dimensions and according to its tastes.

As much as you can, if you want to enrol your child in Krav Maga's course at Kamag, you will have to take a long time to do so, long in advance. This sport has the wind on the ground, and the small ones are very much in favour. Unfortunately, there are not many places, so think about the timing. What is Krav Maga? A technique of self defense Israel. Accessible from the age of 6, this course, Kamag put on a global approach in the form of games and small exercises, the aim being to promote balance and move into space.

Located in the Vill'Up shopping centre, the iFLY attraction offers indoor free-fall baptisms thanks to a long-tube wind tunnel system. With some 80 iFLY sites around the world, including Orlando, Florida, the attraction is secure and works like a charm. The iFLY tube installed here is 14 metres high, making it the highest indoor free-fall tube in the world. Another plus: thanks to VR mask technology, you can also admire landscapes of Hawaii or California in 360° as you fall!

The Meudon Observatory is part of an entity called the Paris Observatory, including those of Paris and Nançay. Like the observatory in Paris, it is closed until 2020 to the public due to rehabilitation work. Located on a beautiful hill, its history really starts in the early eighteenth century when it bears the name of Meudon Royal Castle, a superb residence built for Louis XIV's son. After his fire in 1871 during the Franco-Prussian war, Jules Janssen, famous French astronomer, asked for his ruins to complement his own already existing astronomical installations. He then decided to launch the construction of a large telescope capable of pushing the limits of the sky's observations even further. The construction of the dome capable of receiving this prestigious instrument began in 1889. Its 18 m diameter combined with an estimated 100 tons weight makes it impressive. It is set up 7 years later and becomes one of the largest ever built in the world (and largest in Europe), stuffed only in diameter by the eyeglasses of Yerkes and Lick (USA) observatories. Its objective at the front of the tube leaves pantois with its 83 cm diameter. During the twentieth century, the imposing observatory of the observatory resisted perfectly the assaults of time, but the 1999 storm seriously damaged the dome. His restoration starts a few years later. Meudon's observatory is not just about this big telescope… Other instruments are present, including a telescope of 1 m in diameter that is not far from there, also under the cupole (little used due to high light pollution), as well as material for very specific observations.

As soon as you open the window, your eye is caught by William Himo's paintings and colors. Once you've crossed the threshold, you won't be able to resist the urge to take up painting yourself. In addition to Himo's signature canvases, you'll find everything you need to indulge your passion for painting, drawing and watercolours: canvases, easels, brushes... And you'll find plenty of inspiration, with forests, parks and monuments... all the ideal landscapes to immortalize on paper or canvas some of the sweet hours spent in the city of kings.

As you enter the garden from Place Valhubert, a 500-metre perspective leads your gaze towards the greenhouses and the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution. There's so much to discover here! One of the oldest trees in Paris, a black locust planted in 1636, stands in front of the botanical gallery. The alpine garden features 2,000 mountain plants of diverse origins, and the greenhouses house lush vegetation under their 16 m-high glass roofs. And, of course, the menagerie is a wonderful place for children.

A beautiful adventure to live in the four rounds of this maze of 5 hectares of corn made available to the brave by Ambroise and Sandrine Deneufbourg. The idea is original and playful. Go to a family or friends, with a questionnaire, to solve the thematic puzzles of different themes. An excellent idea to entertain while learning about nature.

This training center organizes itinerant creative photography workshops lasting from 3 to 15 days in France and abroad (Italy, Spain, Vietnam, Senegal), for beginners or experienced amateurs. Short courses are held at weekends in Paris. They enable you to learn film and digital photography with hands-on practice in a district of the capital or around a theme.

Some say indoor cycling, others say spinning: in fact, it is often the same thing. The principle at Kiwill remains the same. You choose your time, your coach and you come to work out. During a 45-minute session, you work your upper and lower body while pedaling: beware, the training promises to be intense! The concept is efficient, and the teams are very professional. Different price formulas are offered as well as many thematic sessions (to vary the pleasures!). Results are guaranteed!

Vincennes is the Mecca of trotting, a world reference. This 42-hectare racecourse has two tracks that can accommodate up to 35,000 people. The "Grande Piste" is 2,000 meters long and has a remarkable slope and very soft ground. Inside, the "Petite Piste" of 1,325 m is reserved for night races. The racecourse hosts more than 150 trotting meetings each year, including the Prix de France, the Prix du Président de la République, the Grand National du Trot and the famous Prix de l'Amérique. Activities are planned for children.

The solarium of this pool is quite limited, being confined to the area around the pools. But we particularly appreciate the vast sliding roof, which bathes the space in light, turning it into an open-air pool in fine weather. No greenery here, but don't worry! Surrounded by the towers of the ^15th arrondissement, against a backdrop of blue skies, the setting is original. The youthful, friendly atmosphere also attracts sports enthusiasts. The large pool is Olympic-sized: 50 metres long, by 15 metres. A second 15-metre pool is available for younger children.

This 14-hectare park, built on part of the site of the Citroën factory and inaugurated in 1992, offers a beautiful view over the Seine. It features water features, themed gardens, promenades, a huge lawn and play areas for children. A large captive gas balloon takes up to 30 adults and 60 children to a height of 150 m to admire the site. In the midst of these highly organised spaces, each garden colour is associated with a metal, a day of the week, a state of the water and a meaning.

Welcome to L'Atelier C, kingdom of chocolate! Take a course with Christophe Berthelot-Sampic, great master chocolate-maker, who has been awarded the title MOF (one of the best worker in France) several times, and learn to make your own tablets from cocoa beans. We leave obviously after visiting the Chocolaterie Robert shop, where you can fall for sweet treats.

An incredible experience, nothing less: that's what Virtual Room has to offer. Comprising 14 rooms, the Virtual Room lets you discover the world of virtual reality. Wearing a headset and placed in a dedicated area, you'll feel like you're in another world. You'll find yourself in a larger-than-life setting, and can play in a group. The realistic graphics and meticulous attention to detail make this an unrivalled experience. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gamer, a gamemaster will be with you every step of the way: good to know!

We never imagined we would be able to surf one day in the heart of the 15th arrondissement, but it is possible: Wave in Paris is an artificial wave 16 meters long and 10 meters wide, in a 1,000 m² center. On an inclined plane, the wave thus created allows children as well as adults to realize bodyboard and flowboard figures. Guaranteed sensations and additional activities, such as the adjoining squash rooms: nothing is missing here. The craze is already there, so think about booking before coming here!

While self-service bikes are widely used, the number of bike buyers is also growing. And owning a two-wheeler means the possibility of minor problems. Whether it's a flat tire, steering or speedometer problem, it's not always easy to get to a repair shop. Fortunately, Cyclofix is there! Simply book online, any day of the week, and a dedicated repairer will come to your home and fix your bike in no time.