Sports and leisure activities Ile-De-France

Softball, you know? This is a sport that looks like baseball but played on a smaller terrain with a bigger ball, with some small differences. Above all, softball plays much faster. If you are tempted, BK, gay and lesbian, welcomes players of all ages, all levels and sexual orientation. BK participates in regular championships organised by the League of Ile-de-France, as well as tournaments organised throughout France and Abroad.

They meet once a week on Wednesdays (2-hour rehearsals) and 2 or 3 weekends a year. Rehearsals always take place in Paris, and weekends in the country. Around ten concerts a year (street festivals, Fête de la musique, Voix sur berges, Festival des cultures LGBT, gardens, cafés, churches, etc.) No auditions, registration possible all year round.

OSR, a symphony orchestra open to gay, lesbian, bisexual (s) s, heterosexual (s), proposes to bring together people who want to play music with a quality requirement, in a friendly and respectful atmosphere. Based in Paris, this symphony orchestra welcomes not only people of French nationality but also many European musicians. A weekend of rehearsal per month. Each week end is distributed as follows: Saturday from 10 a. m. to 13 p. m.: partial strings; Saturday from 15 a. m. to 18 p. m.: tutti; Sunday from 10 a. m. to noon: partial winds; Sunday from 14 a. m. to 17 p. m.: tutti.

This choir, which brings together 50 gay singers or gay friendly singers, inspired by the great American choirs, has been in existence since 1994 and was then called the Gay International Gay choir in Paris. The level is quite high and the group has earned its nobility and takes place in France as abroad at festivals but also in prestigious concert halls such as the Olympia or Bercy. Classical repertoire mainly but also French and international varieties. The choir sings in French and English, but also in German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Japanese, Latvian, Hungarian, among others.
The rehearsals take place in particular at the'Action Boris Vian, 6 bis cited Veron, 18 ^th arrondissement. They are open to the public.

LGBT Online Dance Association, such as Madison or Country which provides courses every Friday at Micadanses Studio (16, Geoffroy Lasnier Street, 4 ^th Arrondissement). Three groups of levels: Intermediate, Advanced Beginners and New Dénutants. The repertoire builds on national and regional traditions: France, England, Ireland, USA, Greece, Italy…

Lesbian Lesbian Association, bi and trans. The founding members were a group of friends and friends - gay, lesbian and hetero - who wanted to propose alternative evenings to the dominant night model. The association organises activities around dance to two - waltz, tango, quick step, rock, salsa, Latin dance, disco -, evenings but also weekly dance courses and weekend courses. Also note that a monthly dance tea is organised and that the association participates every year at the Paris International Tournament (see Agenda). Activities have reduced costs in a spirit of openness to all. Finally, the Gay Pack organizes the Dreamer Carnival, a costume ball, in February or March.

Hiking's is a gay hikers'association that has just celebrated its 25 years of existence. During these 25 years, it has developed and there is now a sister association in each French region. The association offers up to 15 hikes per month to its members (4 levels of difficulty): Hiking (in Paris or outside Paris) but also cycling, kayaking and sometimes picnics. Fifteen test days are available to future members prior to a final commitment.

The troupe was created in 1982 as Choir Choir Accord on Gay Choirs in the United States. But it was only in 1985 that this company, at the frontier of theatre and singing, took the name of Caramels Mad. Today, they are thirty on stage, they tell stories in music, genre comedy music with very well-known tunes, misappropriated for the circumstance. Each year, a creation; the year after, a recovery. Still at the Théâtre Le Trianon. Always a party! An increasingly professional spectacle, not to be missed. The company is also often on tour.

Proof that homosexuality and football can be good, this association that has the practice of football has existed for 15 years! Historically, the FCPAEC is the oldest French gay football club, with members (girls and boys) almost equal. This club is the only gay and lesbian community in the gay and lesbian community to welcome footballeuses and footballers from all levels, including beginners. And it has to be said that it attracts more and more amateurs. At present, the club consists of a women's team and two men's teams, assisted by two coaches and an official arbitrator. Organised training and sports events at national and international championships and tournaments. With some memorable successes: champions of the world of gay football in Copenhagen in 2005, Olympic vice-champions of the Montreal Outgames in 2006. The 1 men team won its Excellence Championship in 2006, and team 2 was a finalist for the London tournament in 2006. Girls or boys, young or older, performance or beginners, without criteria of sexual preference and disability, their state of mind is the expression of true tolerance for all. Activist club (Gay Pride, Heels and Crampons, Paris International Tournament, etc.) but also strongly involved in the life of the company (regular participation in traditional championships and tournaments), Football Club Paris Arc-en-Ciel has 70 members as well as an active club of supporters. Training at Stage Maryse Hilsz (20 ^th). The club is members of the Sports Gay and Lesbian Federation (FSGL) and, as such, organizes every year the football tournament of the Paris International Tournament (TIP, MULTISPORT multi-sport Tournament).

Launched in 1991, Confidants brings together gays, lesbians and their friends around volleyball practice. Beginners, medium or confirmed, there are both girls and boys - a small majority. The association participates in national and international tournaments. Training takes place on weekdays in different gyms in the capital (see site for addresses) from 20 pm. These trainings are organized into groups of levels.

Goodminton aims to promote the practice of badminton without discrimination and to promote the integration of gay people. Goodminton participates in tournaments - very user-friendly - European, and organizes a tournament each year. The three gay badminton associations AcroBad, SitéBad and Goodminton centralize the entries and the foreign tournaments information at www.parisbad.com. Information, training times, various activities on the website.

Karate training and training, member of the Gay and Lesbian Federation - FSGL. Exchanges take place between Karaboom and other European gay clubs. Courses take place twice a week, from September to June (and as much as possible in summer). They each last about two hours.

Affiliated to the French Swimming Federation, and the Gay Sports Federation, this association founded in 1997 is a swimming club based in the swimming pools Saint-Merri (4 ^th) and Georges Vallerey (20 ^th). In the program, 14 trainings per week (evening in week + Saturday), including 11 for beginner or confirmed swimmers, 1 aquatraining session as well as two senior sessions (gym and soft swimming). Newcomers are entitled to three test sessions before engaging.

The oldest gay badminton and Lesbian Association (there are 3) created in March 2001. It aims to organise and promote the practice of badminton within the gay and lesbian community, in a spirit of combating discrimination and integration. If Acrobad is a gay and lesbian association, it is also open to all their friends. We just need to know that the atmosphere is very "gay". Entries are made on the waiting list, by e-mail only, starting in June each year for the autumn fall. Training takes place from September to June, except on holidays at Grange-aux-Beaux Gymnasium - 17, Boy-Zelanski Street (10 th) on Tuesday from a. m. to p. m. and gymnasium Jean Verdier - 11 per cent, Shippagan Street (10 th) on Thursdays from 19 a. m. to 21 p. m. and on Sundays from 14 p. m. to 18 p. m. Courses are organised throughout the year. They are directed at all levels, from the big to the competitor. These are paid prices (low prices), insured by a graduate teacher, intra club for beginners, inter-club for other levels. Tournaments are organised all year round in all major cities in Europe. They are open to everyone, with competitions by level, double and/or simple. They take place most often over 3 days, with a lobby on Friday evening, the tournament on Saturday, followed by a dinner or evening, then a brunch before separating on Sunday noon. Members of the host club usually propose to host the participants. The clubs in Paris also organise their own tournament in the spring. All useful information, the tournament schedule and registration procedures are available on the Gay and Lesbian Badminton tournaments site: www.parisbad.com.

Founded in 1997, the association Double Game Tennis Paris (PTDI) is based on values of conviviality, mixing and participation, favouring leisure tennis. In 2002 PTDI joined FSGL and then the French Tennis Federation in 2005. On the th of the short awards by the Paris City Hall, players and players alike meet each other on slots of two hours. On the competition side, PTDI members have the opportunity to participate in the association's internal tournament, the championships by the FFT team or the CIRCUIT (Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance) circuit, including the TIT - International Tennis TOURNAMENT - Paris. Learning or development, a teacher takes the time to explain and show good gestures every week. The organisation of courses, tournaments and festive events involves the participation of all members. Members of the exchange Exchange (contact list to find a partner in Ile-de-France) are given priority to become members of Double Game Tennis Paris when places are released. In Paris, it is possible to play on the grounds of the City of Paris. You must have a Paris-sports card and book a short one in one of the 44 fields available in Paris on www.paris.fr

To obtain a map, you must write to the Paris City Hall - Directorate of Youth and Sports - BP 4121 - 75163 PARIS CEDEX.

The association aims to promote the practice of scuba diving and other underwater activities, with members and outside the association. Diving Arc-en-Ciel addresses people of all levels and ages. The association has already organized «discovery» baptisms, trainings and level crossings, and monthly meals. But it also offers weekends and trips. It is necessary to attach a type form "certificate of non-contraindication to scuba diving" to membership.

The Fédération Sportive LGBT+ is a committed association promoting the inclusion of LGBT+ people in sport. With its 50 affiliated clubs, 7,000 members and some 40 sporting disciplines, it offers a friendly framework for practicing sport in a spirit of openness. Its initiatives, such as the Sport et Trans charter, and events such as the Tournoi International de Paris and the Forum des Sports LGBT+, make it a key partner for public authorities on these issues. The Fédération Sportive LGBT+ demonstrates that sport can be a formidable tool for inclusion.

Between 2 Basket is affiliated with the FSGL and the EGLSF - European Gay and Lesbian Sport Federation. Teams regularly participate in the various international basketball competitions (Gay Games, Eurogames), not forgetting the tournaments in Europe and the United States. Training for all levels takes place in the 13 th district, on Tuesday from 19 am to 21 pm at the Sportif Sports Centre - 81 boulevard Massena (Porte-d'Italie or Porte-d'Ivry metro). Thursday from a. m. to p. m. at the Caillaux Gymnasium - 3 Caillaux Street (M ° White House), training reserved for confirmed levels. Upon registration, a medical certificate must be provided.

An LGBT bodybuilders association open to both men and women. Membership allows for participation in the activities, and where appropriate to be part of the delegations during competitions. Training takes place at the Hector Berlioz Sports Centre in Vincennes, Monday to Friday from a. m. to p. m. and Saturdays from 14 p. m. to 17 p. m. Three types of strength are proposed. Athletic strength, athletic strength and competition, which includes altérophilie, athletic strength and bodybuilding. The association participates every year at Gay Games.

Gay and lesbian mountain sports association: alpine, cross-country and hiking skiing, climbing, canyoning but also snowboarding or snowshoeing. It was created in 1994 by a few mountain enthusiasts in order to organize low-cost outings, in summer and winter, in the best possible atmosphere. Grime et glisse has 80 members, mostly men, and evening meetings are organized in Paris and Grenoble and announced on our website every third Friday of the month.

The Dynamisme Front of Paris, whose common interest is the race on foot, is one of the largest clubs of the Gay and Lesbian Federation. Beginners are seated and advised upon arrival in the club. And for those who are interested in competition, the club selects, in the race schedule, different competitions, from 5 km to the marathon. Training on Tuesday 19 h 20 at the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Thursday at a. m. at Stade Paul Valéry (split on stage or jogging in the summer wood), Saturday at 10 p. m.: the first and third Saturday of the month to the Bois de Vincennes, the second Saturday of the month to the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, the fourth Saturday of the month to the Bois de Boulogne, the fifth Saturday of the month to the Jardin du Luxembourg, and Sunday at 11 pm to the same place as the day before.

The AFDM is an association under the law of 1901. It is the FFMC's prevention and training structure for two-wheelers, and also works with the Assurance Mutuelle des Motards (AMDM). In addition to its advisory role and training courses, it organizes 1- or 2-day refresher courses, as well as specialized courses (for drivers of large scooters, sidecars, people with reduced mobility, etc.). Its network covers the whole of France.

Club 14 is a 1901 association (motorcycle club) created in 1981. Its aim was to offer its members optimum conditions for motorcycling, including affordable insurance tailored to their needs. To achieve this, Club 14 joined forces with an insurance company, Mutuelles Unies, which has since become AXA. Today, it has over 430,000 members, and offers numerous events (rides, road rallies, circuit days, etc.) throughout the year. Find out more about the association's events and benefits on the website.

It's a restaurant, a spa and a gym that - among other things - make this very chic complex, located between Place de Clichy and the Saint-Lazare train station. This is a high-end place, and the subscription has a cost. But those who can afford it will have the pleasure of exercising in an immense natural light (the bay windows of this private mansion are grandiose) and, above all, with high quality equipment. A dense schedule of classes is offered with activities as different as yoga, Pilates or muscle strengthening.

It's a sport (even if some people refuse to consider it as such) that doesn't lack charm, in such a setting. And for good reason: the amicale bouliste de Montmartre is a nice association, and which devotes itself to its passion on the heights of the hillock, mainly in the square Suzanne Buisson, but also on fields located near the rue de la bonne. And if you are not a member, you can pass here a head.

It's hard to describe in a few lines this place, which brilliantly and with great originality mixes cosy spaces for relaxing, having a drink, working - the place also offers very popular coworking spaces - and relaxing, with two saunas and hammams. But it's also an incredible place to work out, under the vast 18-meter high glass roof - they used to make hot-air balloons here, you'll understand! A space dedicated to cardio, another to weight training, another to boxing, or even for soft gym and cycling are proposed.

Following in the footsteps of the famous "Yamakasi", this activity offers a wide range of possibilities. Practised in urban environments, parkour requires you to run, climb, jump and climb in spaces not necessarily initially dedicated to this new sport. Of course, the dedicated team here, comprising Thibaut, Thomas, Robin and Jonathan, will guide you towards classes and activities suited to your age and abilities. We warm up, and then it's off to various workshops and routes. Thrills and self-control guaranteed! One of a kind!

Murmur is one of the Parisian references in terms of climbing. In Pantin, sportsmen can choose between rope climbing (classic) or bouldering. The latter, with a maximum height of 4 meters, can be practiced without equipment, since if you fall, large and thick mats will recover you. Pleasure and learning are the key words of a friendly place, which has a second address in Issy-les-Moulineaux. The prices are variable according to the time, well seen! A place to go for great sensations.

A local institution, the Ecole Municipale des Arts et de la Musique (more commonly known as EMAM) offers a personalized teaching program for each student. Divided into an "awakening" cycle (for the youngest) and then 3 cycles of different levels, the latter includes several compulsory activities: musical training, lessons and group practice. In addition to music, courses in the plastic arts (gouache, oil, pencil, etc.) are also offered.

In the capital, space and equipment are often lacking: you'll meet very few Parisians who can brag about having a workshop with tools! Luckily, hobbies can count on shared workshops. Here you can rent a workspace with the tools and work independently. For beginners, courses are offered, including carpentry, welding, photography, modeling and computer science. A necessary space, in which you can repair, create, manufacture or customize according to your desires.

The Alesia Dance Centre is a cultural centre rich in a wide range of disciplines. In total, the 300 square meters of the establishment are divided into five studios where salsa, ballet, tango, etc. classes are held. All ages are concerned by the lessons, from infancy to senior citizens, everyone finds their happiness and their level, in a great benevolence. The schedules are multiple and wide, it is therefore possible to exercise your passion throughout the week and the day (from 9am to 10:30pm). Other programs are offered by the Centre Alésia: rental for courses, workshops, rehearsals, private lessons, videos, photos, castings.

The splendid Maison Ribot is the setting for the municipal music school. Over 400 students attend the school, which is run by 28 qualified teachers. Children and adults alike can learn or perfect their string or wind instruments, depending on their level, forming no fewer than 4 orchestras, each with its own musical style. At the same time, no fewer than 5 student choirs offer splendid performances in a variety of styles.

A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower, in 15th century vaulted cellars, the Musée du Vin highlights the richness of France's wine-growing heritage. It contributes to the promotion of French wine and defends the heritage of this ancestral know-how. In total, the permanent collection contains more than 2000 objects from the Conseil des Échansons de France since 1984. The territories and people are highlighted through anecdotes, explanations and showcases rich in objects related to the farms. In addition to the museum area, the place offers tasting workshops, conferences and thematic evenings for individuals and professionals alike.

Born in 2004, Sitébad is the third association of gays and lesbians who have in common the practice of badminton. Training takes place exclusively in the 11th arrondissement, in the Candie (11 rue de Candie) and Japy (2 rue de Japy) gymnasiums. The association regularly organizes evenings and tournaments with its colleagues Acrobad and Goodminton.

No less than 1,000 square meters are dedicated to obstacle courses in this vast Pantin arena just a stone's throw from the metro and the Parc de La Villette. Blast offers different activities, starting with parkour. With the help of an outstanding coach, you will be introduced to and practice the discipline with the help of numerous real-life obstacles. Other possibilities proposed by Blast, the training studio, which mixes crossfit and gymnastics, and a "Ninja Academy" for the youngest. Catering is available on site.

Wecandoo's original and, frankly, highly successful concept involves several hundred artisans in the capital offering you the chance to make your own objects in their company. Sharing is at the heart of the idea, whether you're interested in leather goods, bakery, jewellery or a thousand other possibilities. Developed in Paris and many other cities, this is an excellent gift idea. All information and reservations can be made exclusively via the website.

This 400 m² store, spread out like a puzzle over three levels, is a real godsend for fans of board games (at least 400 references!), role-playing games, comic books, figurines, cards, manga and comics. And the place attracts a lot of people, especially with the ground-floor room where you can come and discover games or play with friends or family. Fans ofescape games, andUnlock in particular, will also findplenty to do! For novices, don't panic: the team will be happy to advise you!

On your handlebars! From La Villette to the Stade de France, take advantage of the breeze by cycling along the right bank of the Saint-Denis canal, a little more than 8 km to pedal safely in the capital. For the most motivated and history lovers, decide to combine sport and culture by extending the ride by the historical route that links the Stade de France and its famous basilica in the city of Saint-Denis.

This festival is proposed by the Association Française d 'Astronomie with support from the City of Paris, the Ile-de-France Region, the National Institute of Nuclear Physics and Particle Physics and the Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and High Energy. From mid-September, a set of activities is proposed on Paris and its region, with a round of lectures at Pierre and Marie Curie University, guided tours, evening sightings at Montsouris Park, comments from the Sun, competitions, etc. The purpose of this festival is to enable everyone, free of charge, to a foot in the field of practical and theoretical astronomy.

With nearly 550 members, Judo France Paris is the largest judo club in the capital. It all starts in 1992, when Jean-François de Pouilly, passionate about this Japanese martial art, decides to base his own club. Affiliated with the French Judo Federation, thus relying on a recognized method of teaching, the club has the particularity of providing its courses in ten dojos across the capital (2 in the 20 ^th, 7 ^th, and 12 ^th, and 1 in the 9 ^th, 13 ^th, 14 ^th and 15 ^th) which allows each member to have a a room near home. The teaching side is about excellence. Indeed, the club's four teachers were at least once champion of France. The courses last 1 hour 30 and bring groups of between 20 and 30 people together. After classic heating, the technical bases of judo are dealt with in order to finally leave the fighting open. On the competition side, the club participates in all the tournaments organised by the League of Paris. He even organizes his own tournament in May. Please note that children are accepted from age 4 (Baby Judo). Internships are regularly organised, and in July and August, the famous summer dojos gather daily judokas from all the Parisian clubs, as well as those who want to discover judo, or recover after a long period of downtime.

If you are looking for a small club far away from the karate factories of the capital, the Paris Academy of Karate Shotokan is sweeping you. Founded in 1992 by Maurice Doubening, also professor within the club, she teaches a traditional method of Shotokan karate, the most practiced branch in the world. Courses take place at two different sites in the 6 ^th and 14 ^th. They start with classic heating and then divide into three parts. The kion collects all learning exercises in the technique. Kunité is a two-piece work that makes it possible to put into practice the acquired acquis. The last third is reserved for used, whether alone or in two. The club also prepares for the competition. Despite the few registered members, about last year, he won two gold medals during the qualifying Paris Cup for the France Cup. Proof of the seriousness and quality of the proposed education.

Comme on danse has two studios: one in Paris, the other in Bois-Colombes. Both places offer classical dance classes for all ages (from 5 years old to adults). Here, girls and boys, beginners and experienced, everyone is accepted. Barre au sol classes are also offered to adults. In order to try to practice and get an idea, the first course is offered.

Every Friday evening, weather permitting, meet at 10pm on the esplanade of the Hôtel de Ville with your bike for a 2h15 ride through Paris! You'll pedal along with several hundred other cyclists for 20 to 25 km through the streets of the capital. The atmosphere is friendly and good-natured. For those who can't make it, there's a catch-up session every third Sunday of the month, meeting at the same place at 11am. The route is announced the day before, so take a look at the website for more info.

Cyclou's itinerant trailer is a bicycle rental micro-agency. Parked on a parking lot on the edge of the woods, it is the ideal place to go for an immediate ride with very well maintained mountain bikes and VTC. It is also possible to rent trailers or bike seats for children, as well as tandems (from 1 to 3 hours). Please note: you must have an ID to make a reservation. Contact the agency directly for a weekday rental.

Ideally located in the forest, at the gates of the city, this 18 hole golf course (by 72) contains a splendid Anglo-Norman club. Drawn by Tom Simpson (British golf architect) in 1920, this 1909 journey (one of the oldest in France) is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the country and even in Europe (it was recently ranked 6 ^th best European route by specialists in discipline!). It offers a real adventure between rock, heather, juniper and very many bunkers (102). Open to all during weekends, the weekend is only reserved for members or their guests (except in July and August). Proper attire required.

Be careful, running at Buttes-Chaumont is reserved for those who are nostalgic for the mountain and who like painful climbs for their thighs and descents that melt and creak their knees. The steepest park in Paris requires a good physical condition to dare to trot, but with a little training, why not try the experience... In contrast to the French gardens, the Buttes-Chaumont surprise by the regular appearance of landscapes often represented in painting. The small temple of Sybil, which stands on the rocky island in the middle of the lake, is a replica of the temple of Tivoli. The 5.5 kilometres of track and 2.2 kilometres of road offer many opportunities for runners. Enjoy the view from the 30-metre high cliff and visit the lake cave with its fake stalactites. This debauchery of artificial decorum began under Napoleon III who, once the quarries were closed, decided to transform this hill into a garden. After three years of titanic work, the park was inaugurated on April ¹, 1867, at the same time as the Universal Exhibition at Champ-de-Mars.

For more than 20 years, Loc'Adventure has been offering some of the world's best water sports, just a 5-minute walk from the station and 40 km from Paris. When the weather's fine, from spring to autumn, you can paddle down the Grand Morin river to admire the much-talked-about Venise Briarde and its Moulin Jaune gardens; a unique experience that's sure to take your breath away. To do this, you'll need to hire a canoe or stand-up paddle. Great fun for beginners and experts alike. And team bulding is available all year round!

What a concept! We arrive here amazed and in great shape, we leave amazed and completely emptied. This is the principle: in this magnificent place (from the locker room to the reception and the gym, everything is sublime), you ride your bike. Far from being boring, the time spent here is like no other: on your bike, duly equipped (the machines are top-of-the-range), you will pedal in an electric atmosphere, and encouraged by coaches who prove to be real motivators, benevolent but without concession.

A place to relax for young and old, with a wide range of activities and easy access all year round, even late at night. The aquatic center offers a wide range of areas and activities, including a wellness area with sauna, hammam and spa. It's the perfect place to start, with swimming lessons for all ages, as well as activities such as aquabike, aquagym, aquajogging and aquaenergy.

More than just a climbing gym, the site is a real leisure center for all, offering not only numerous climbing walls and courses, but also plenty of space for relaxation and socializing. You can opt for the yoga studio, with Pilates and fitness classes, take a trip to the sauna, or soak up the sun on the terrace and petanque courts, stop off at the participative library, or visit the bar-restaurant, which operates continuously. It's also the place to be for events, open stages and screenings.