Where to practice an individual sport Ile-De-France

The Club de la Montagne-Sainte-Geneviève, as it's known, is one of the oldest martial arts clubs in Europe. It is located in the Latin Quarter, behind a patinated wooden gate, in a charming cobbled courtyard, in a setting classified as a historic monument. Master Henry Plée founded the dojo in 1953. A pioneer of karate in Europe, Maître Plée (^10th dan) brought in several Japanese and Chinese experts. Since its creation, the club has won numerous French, European and world championships. Pascal Plée, eldest son of Maître Henry Plée, took up the torch after his father. He has been practicing martial arts since the age of 5, starting with judo and then karate at the age of 8. Fascinated by traditional Japanese and Chinese martial arts, he now teaches karate-do(shotokan and Okinawan), kung fu (Crane and Long Point), qin na (Chinese dislocations), taijiquan, tuishou (hand thrusts) and qi gong (health exercises).

The Fédération Française de Motocyclisme, founded in 1913, is the oldest motorcycle organization in France. With thousands of members and numerous clubs, it offers a wide range of activities, from riding lessons to competitions. It organizes competitions in over 10 disciplines, including speed, road rally, motocross, enduro and trial. Its website provides information on major events and competitions throughout the year, as well as on local clubs.

It's the ideal family outing, in the great outdoors, and just 30 minutes from the capital. The Floréval Adventure Park offers a thousand and one possibilities for entertainment, starting with accrobranche: 22 courses, including two new ones opened in 2023, with unlimited access to over 350 workshops, all divided according to age, from 3 years to adults. Young children aged 3-8 are particularly spoiled, as their accrobranche ticket gives them free access to 4 additional activities for an unforgettable day: the Accro Spider, the animal area, the forest trail and the Labyrinth. From age 11 upwards, on the "Sensation" course, you'll have access to L'Escal'arbre, a tree to climb with real holds. The highlight of the course is the 18-m high jump into the void at the end of the "Toutenho" course. On the zip line side, there are no less than 2 km of unparalleled sensations on offer! You'll also find a wide choice of activities for all ages and levels: Giant Spider Rides, Pony Rides, Cim'Ejection (a real catapult that will throw you into the heights). Outdoor laser game, escape game, 18-hole mini-golf course, animal area with pony rides, bootcamp divided into several courses... The Floreval Adventure Park forest is PEFC-certified, an organization that guarantees sustainable forest management, and has been awarded the Qualité Tourisme label. You can also eat on site. We love it!

The site was originally a priory founded in 1120 by the monks of the congregation of Tiron. In 1890, the turfiste and breeder Edmond Blanc bought the domain and transformed it into stud. All existing buildings with the exception of barn have been razed and new buildings are receiving the breeding of purebred horses. The stud farms soon acquire an international reputation that does not wane when the domain was acquired by Marcel Boussac in 1920. In 1980, the State surrendered the stud stud and entrusted its management to the General Council of Hauts-de-Seine. We can practise about all the equestrian disciplines, in addition to the classics (Obstacles, CCE and dressage) include pony-games, horse-ball, barell-race, amazon, Equi-fun…

A small compact massif of 115 hectares, acquired in 1974 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to a promoter (in exchange for the construction of the new village of Maurepas) composed of the Courance valley, consisting of young oak stands, and the plateau, poor pine and birch, which borders the south. Although the forest is quite difficult to access, a sports course has been built around its pond.

One of the last three rooms still active in France. Demonstrations and initiation sessions make it possible to better understand the rules and practice of this sport, the forerunner of our current tennis. In the th and th centuries, the game of palm in the room was the French national sport. From this idea, the English adopted, around 1870, the palm game in the open air. Tennis was born…

The kick boxing is probably one of the most exciting combat sports in recent years. Thus, the Kick Boxing section of the shogun center, founded three years ago, welcomes more and more followers every year. Almost 70 licensees gather thus in Djamel Hammoudi (4 th degree), pupil of Richard Gods who is no other than the former coach of the team of France. Courses, which are made in music! , last one hour and gather around licensees all levels combined. After heating, in the form of relaxation and stretching, place the work to two and then to work the Pao (big cube in foam) finally end the implementation in the form of combat. Please note that courses are available for up to 15 years. In addition, internships are organized during the year, on average 3 or 4 per year. As an example, last year Lionel Gillette, Thai Boxing World Champion came to distil his valuable advice, sign of openness on other disciplines, in particular, and on the world, in general…

Attention, the Luxembourg garden can offer the best as the worst to the runners. The best by coming early in the morning, the worst one sunny spring Sunday where the crowd will be too many to fully appreciate a good race slice. In Luxembourg, the simplest is to follow the garden tower to enjoy a sufficient distance and avoid the right angle turns, this allows to appreciate the watershed perspective with the magnificent Senate building. The famous green chairs of wrought iron, so representative of this garden, offer a pleasant stop after an unrestrained race. The attendance is cosmopolitan and, depending on the hours, we find a district atmosphere, a student and contemplative atmosphere, or a much more tourist and overloaded atmosphere. Among classic or more exotic species, you can enjoy the sculptures of Bourdelle, Rodin or Ossip for a succession of literary accents.

Systema Salle d'armes is a self-defense club located in Paris, at 26 Rue Buffault in the 9th arrondissement. This Russian martial art, taught by Jérôme Kadian, stands out for its free approach and lack of strict rules. Classes prepare students to deal with all kinds of situations, relying on their intuition, their ability to improvise and a few fundamental principles rather than on learning predefined techniques. Classes are held at the Maison de la Culture Arménienne, 17 rue Bleue in the 9th arrondissement. To take part in the classes, we recommend that you wear a tracksuit, a T-shirt, sports shoes suitable for the gym and thin, light-colored soles. The club also offers seminars open to all, as well as training courses for future instructors.

This place is reserved for equestrian competitions - stumbling breaks - and other equestrian events. Possibility to practice the winter polo, the winter shape of the game on a ground in sand and with a leather ball. No riding level is required: one of the magic of the polo is to learn to ride horseback by playing. In 2012, the European Pony Championships took place there. The program of competitions, events and activities are online on the website. Also visit the Tourist office - www.fontainebleau-tourisme.com.

The Ozoir golf course, inaugurated in 1931, is one of the oldest and most beautiful in the Ile-de-France region. Its courses cover 90 hectares in the magnificent setting of the Monthéty woods, with its many varieties of trees over several hundred years old. Golfers can choose between an 18-hole and two 9-hole courses. The Château des Agneaux and its outbuildings offer top-quality facilities, as well as the possibility of renting studios or apartments all year round. The site also boasts a restaurant, open daily.

In the heart of Sénart, Westfield has taken over the pony club for children aged 3 to 12. Under the supervision of their parents, toddlers can approach and gently stroke the ponies. And of course, they can also enjoy an introduction to horse riding or a 6-minute ride. All supervised by horse professionals. An ideal opportunity for parents to introduce their children to the equestrian world, while respecting ponies and horses, and the animal cause in general.

Located close to the Bois de Vincennes, where 18 km of cavalier tracks are found, this equestrian center, open to riders from 6 years old, offers both leisure and competition. In this countryside, which is only a few kilometers away from the capital, the «baby» (under 6 years), the «juniors» (aged 6 to 16) and, of course, beyond. A professional stable is also part of the circle.

Initially intended for training, this racecourse was opened to the public in 1901, gradually becoming a must-see, to the point of having today a reputation and a notoriety extended to all of France. It is located on a plateau overlooking the Seine near the Val d'Or district of Clodoaldi and covers 75 hectares. On its 2,300-meter track, races known throughout France by horse racing fans take place. A nice moment to live in family!

This private club has the advantage of not having a waiting list, but in order to enter it, it will have to go to the wallet with an entry fee and a fairly high annual contribution. You then have access to 21 tennis courts of various areas: hard-pressed land, synthetic or concrete surface, including ten covered. A tennis school, a competition school and a sports-study complement this table. On the golf side, you will be able to take advantage of Europe's biggest practice, with a 9-hole course and a youth school. These activities can be accompanied by aquatic leisure, fitness, cinema, steam bath, etc. a real art of living at the gates of Paris. Most: while you practice or relax, a nursery takes care of toddlers from 3 months to 3 years old and a nursery proposes to take care of children at the lowest age (3 to 6 years) thanks to a multitude of activities.

Within the offices of the Hill, the club is very open and hosts as many regulars as occasional players. The large bar, and the restaurant (fast) very pleasant, allow to linger before or after the games for those who would like to discuss technical games or make with one stone two strokes. The rooms are large, and also serve the joggers of the Parc de Saint-Cloud, just a few steps away. Very animated evenings are organized to celebrate the open, for example. The squash team is particularly pleasant.

The club, which has the reputation of being the most posh in France, has existed since 1882! Since September 2006, the mythical Racing Club de France, founded by students from Condorcet, has changed its name, but no place. With forty-eight outside ones, of which are in the beaten land, they come back to the heart of the Bois de Boulogne. Selection at entry is severe: you must be sponsored by two members of the club to hope to play, and, in addition to the contribution, pay a fee of 2 000 € for those under 6 200 and € for those over years of age. At this rate you can also enjoy the swimming pool, sauna, steam bath and gym. Myth has a price, don't forget to keep a budget to buy your balls.

The Racing Club de France has opened a small school with three short seats. Judge, therefore, the rates are - relatively - milder: annual contribution to 50 €, 7-hour booklet from 150 € to 190 €, quarterly session for adults at € 200. Information on 01 47 63 99 26 or directly at the club located at 154 rue de Saussure in the 16 th arrondissement.

This unique short cover lies at the bottom of an impasse that attracts followers of small corners preserved in the heart of the city. Private houses with flowery balconies are surrounded by an old glass architecture, giant bamboo. After a passage from the virgin vine and the cats, there is no doubt that this campaign perfume in Paris will put you in good provisions. The booking is recommended in June to start the courses on October 1 st.

The roller-park of Bercy, one of the most visited of the capital, is first taken by the eyes. The latter is immediately captured by the power of the dozens of graphics that adorn the walls and feed the place with a unique underground urban atmosphere. 3 ramps and 8 modules create an ideal playground for all lovers of skateboarding, rollerblading, BMX, in short all aesthetes of sliding, figures and aesthetics. Hidden in the shadow of the Palais Omnisports de Paris Bercy, its access is free, and is done in the Parc de Bercy.

In one of the rooms of the Aquaboulevard complex, which is reminiscent of that of a liner, we discover the 6 courts, traditionally in floor and Plexiglas. If the location is rather minimalist, the club offers all the options of a classic squash club. Service S.O.S partner, teacher on demand for individual courses, possibility for subscribers to integrate club team for competitions etc. Huge advantage of place, club is open 7 j/7 every day of the year, which allows great flexibility for bookings. These can be done by telephone at 01 53 78 15 30, up to 6 days in advance. Also available on site to rent snowshoes for 3 € per hour. Internships are offered during school holidays and several tournaments are organised in the year. Finally, the Titulaires card holders enjoy many advantages for access to the Squash Club.

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.

What is more reassuring when one enters a karate club than has a former world champion of discipline? This is the case in Ki Ken Taï Karate where Jacques De, the boss of the scene, took in 1986 in Sydney the individual gold medal, a semi-heavy category. Thus, the dojo's reputation is no longer to be done. Since 2009, members have been up to follow the teachings of the master, and few are disappointed. It's one of the most beautiful dojos in the capital, with a truly pleasant Nippon air. The master considers his art intrinsically linked to Japanese philosophy. Practitioners at any level can come from the yellow belt to the black belt. One of the best addresses of this kind.

The Marsaudière had only a few inhabitants in the early nineteenth century. She then belonged to Baron Petit de Beauverger, a former prefect, anobli by Napoleon I. He had his country house built in these places. Set in the area of this ancient residence, the golf de la Marsaudière offers a 9 hole course (35), 2,740 m long, a particularly pleasant and wooded environment that allows both confirmed golfers and beginners to enjoy pleasure. The site also has a restaurant with 52 seats and 3 seminar and banquet rooms (for 20, 60 or 100 people). Open at noon, the restaurant allows golfers to relax before or after a journey.

All year round, the Valmy and Jemmapes wharves along the Saint-Martin Canal are reserved for pedestrians on Sundays between rue des Écluses-Saint-Martin, rue des Récollets, rue Louis-Blanc, rue Alexandre-Parodi, rue Robert-Blache and the corner of rue Bichat. Enjoyed by the booties and trendy people of the capital, this district is teeming with bars and restaurants that rival each other in their decorative efforts, lining up charming little terraces where it is pleasant to think you are in a provincial village. Before comfort, effort can occur on the 4.5 km that connect the bassin de la Villette to the port of l'Arsenal. Inaugurated on 4 November 1825, the Saint-Martin canal prevented boats from crossing Paris by the meandering Seine, by connecting the Ourcq canal to the Seine. The old-fashioned charm of the locks works perfectly, and the metal walkways with wooden steps offer an extra effort opportunity for the more sporty. The bravest will continue their journey towards the 19th arrondissement as far as La Villette via the Loire and Marne quays, along the Villette basin and the Ourcq canal.

This private centre comprises three specialized fishing ponds for a total area of 6 hectares. The Coup fishery with many mirror and communal carp from 1 to 11 kg is highlighted on this site with the possibility of practicing on two ponds. Beware, rotengles, carrassins, tanches and white love are also present. The third pond is dedicated to predator fishing, bait only and no-kill or battery carp fishing. It is possible to practice a tube or float depending on your preferences. Black Bass and pole will be the favourite fish. Chair of the initiation courses are also proposed to discover the practice of fishing. Information by telephone. 

Less than an hour from Paris, Globe Climber offers you the chance to learn or improve your climbing skills in the exceptional setting of the Royal Forest of Fontainebleau. Supervised by professionals, you can discover the Fontainebleau sandstone in a variety of ways: half-day, full-day, Sunday morning or four half-day week-long courses. Globe Climber also offers team-building seminars. They can also be found at Melun's climbing gym, Le Rempart.

Created in 1979 on the location of an old guinguette, this equestrian centre, certified Ecole Français d'Riding, enjoys a nice setting on the outskirts of Marne, close to the marina and marina. It welcomes young riders from age 6. The equestrian activities offered are dressage, barrier, carousel, Pony-games and complete. Passages from galops from 1 to 7.

Everyone knows the "petite ceinture", opened during the second half of the 19th century, and gradually abandoned as soon as the metro was put into service. And today, several portions of these routes are open to the public, allowing for beautiful walks. For example, a section of the inner ring road in the 15th arrondissement, a 1.3 km walk with a total surface area of 3.5 hectares from Place Balard to Parc André-Citroën, is open, in addition to those in the 12th, 13th, 14th, 16th, 17th and 20th arrondissements^.

Many municipal tennis courts are available in Paris in 43 sports centres to be exact. While most are close to the ring, others are in exceptional places, such as the Luxembourg garden. Victims of their success have to book them one week in advance! This is to say if there are few places. You must also register on the Internet beforehand. You will then receive an e-mail or a confirmation SMS, depending on your convenience. With these identifiers, you can book the short desired short time. Other possibilities, simply go to the tennis court of your choice with your ID. Perfect for a set in the open air, in the heart of Paris, day and night, with or without rain, whether you are Parisian or passing in the capital! Let's know that the short éclairés generally close earlier than what is indicated.

The equestrian centre welcomes the riders from 3 years old in a friendly and pleasant atmosphere. Many activities are proposed year round. Among the activities, you find: school school, baptisms, animations (for example: hunter, cross, equifun, ethology, walking, walking, derby, derby…), contests, competition and federal examinations. The centre is very well equipped with four quarries, three rides, 77 horses and 61 ponies: Bayard Club has beautiful infrastructure.

A few steps from the Marais in the 2nd district, the Sanchiro is a small, hospitable, hospitable club. Thirty members gather at the dojo to enjoy the club's forty years of experience. The founder and teacher is only Patrick Benezi, 7 ^th dan, a pledge of excellence in the transmission of knowledge. Here all levels are represented, the courses take place in the Jean Dame gymnasium and bring together groups of 15-20 participants. 1 hour 30 to review the basic techniques of aikido and always a place to address the philosophy of this non-violent art. Internships are at last organised, every weekend, week or summer. History of further progress…

Nestled on the heights of Rueil-Malmaison the equestrian centre of Buzenval enjoys an exceptional situation, along the golf course of Saint-Cloud with its beautiful lawns, wood from Saint-Cucufa with direct access from the quarry and has two rides and a career. It welcomes children, adults and adolescents in a friendly and friendly atmosphere. At Club House, at Merzak, at the Grand manège level, you can dine in the bar or table, with hot or fresh drinks, sandwiches, hot or cold meals. All types of courses are provided at all levels as well as courses, contests and gallop.

Tennis Action offers formulas for collective tennis courses in Paris and near suburbs. The formula is quite attractive since during the course of the internship, you become a member of the club, the ideal to move between two courses. Young people have access to mini-tennis from the age of 4 (370 to 850 € for a nine month internship with one hour of course per week). An adult wishing to attend a five-month session will pay between € 480 and € 680 depending on the centre he chooses and the number of courses delivered per week. If you're motivated to grab the ball between two courses to take full advantage of the club card's advantages, the formula is rather attractive, and you get the ball right.

Camping des Bondons is a 1-star campsite. It offers comfortable mobile homes with 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a terrace. The campsite has free Wi-Fi, free parking and is accessible to the disabled. Pets are also welcome. The campsite is well located for visiting nearby tourist sites, such as the Abbey of Notre Dame de Jouarre and the Sammeron store. It is also 30 minutes from Disneyland Paris and 1 hour from Paris.

Players who want to go further in their practice, for example by wishing to register for a club, can consult the website of the Paris Tennis League, where they will find the list and contacts of the many clubs existing in Paris. Some useful Internet links can be found on this site, such as: http: //maxitennis.free.fr, which is defined as a directory of sites dealing with tennis, practice. We are also informed of all tournaments, championships, etc.

To find the club, you must go to the second floor of the haussmann building in 74 th arrondissement Lauriston in the 16 th arrondissement and built in 1908. For the little story, this building was built to sleep two short palm game. This explains why the club is called "palm and squash game". There is also the last in Paris to propose a short game of palm and lessons to learn to practice this sport in extinction. Right from the entrance, the eye is immediately on the two beautiful glass-shaped windows shaped by Eiffel. At the moment, the four squash courts are illuminated with natural light for the delight of the licenciés. Special courses, group courses, partner search service, etc., you will find here all the essential services of a large squash club. On the competition side, we meet here the must. The club has four teams in the first division and organizes two major opens each year in France. After effort, comfort. The club-house and its bar decorated in the way of the old English clubs, very cosy, await you. An unprecedented and indispensable place for squash

This association offers the traditional Angolan capoiera courses. This form of expression inherited from a struggle expressed by African slaves emphasizes a game of malice, punctuated by instruments of percussion. Once a month, a round is organised on Sunday, a participatory time where the gains are highlighted. The practice of the capoeira goes hand in hand with the discovery of traditional instruments such as the berimbau (wood musical arc), the pandero (small tambourines) or the agogo (bells). Without age restrictions, the capoeira combines the physical maintenance in the sense of choreography and rhythm, while aware that the initial problems raised by this expression are still alive in some countries.

It's very simple, you are here in the largest space dedicated to Europe's martial arts and dance, and certainly the most pleasant with its four large open rooms on the outside. Activities are not limited to martial arts, but the infrastructure of the Grenelle Dojo is ideal for coming alone or as a family to initiate or develop in these disciplines. Beginners can try several activities (there are 24 to be precise) before deciding. Judo, karate, kung-fu, taekwondo, viet-dao, qi gong, taï-chi-chuan are among the best known, but you can also discover the Luta Book, an art course of Brazilian Control, or the Penchak-silat, which originates in Indonesia. If you're going to Paris for a limited period of time and if you're looking for a place to carry on with your favorite discipline, it's surely represented in this dojo.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 18 a. m. to 19 p. m. for children, and from 19 p. m. to 21 p. m. for adults. Boxing de la Verrière is a sports association born in the 1994-1995 s, with a dynamic team of leaders, to help develop the noble English boxing art in the Glass garden since 1992. The club offers two types of courses: educational boxing for children and adolescents aged 8 to 16 and amateur boxing courses for adults over 16.

Spread over three hectares, the Tennis club of Paris has seen many legends of French tennis since it opened in 1895. Sébastien Grosjean and Amélie Tennis succeeded Jean Borotra's style on the grounds of this private club. The entrance fee is € 1100, with an annual contribution of € 1370. These rates are differentiated according to age. The sports year runs from October 1 st to September 30 th. It takes about one year waiting before hoping to join the club. Eighteen battue, GreenSet (the surface of the US Open), synthetic and wooden floors await you, eight are covered in summer, fourteen in the winter. After the sport, restaurant, swimming pool and gym you will reach your arms… to make the break!