Sports and leisure activities Picardy

This adventure park is located next to the Plan d'eau du Canada, in the heart of Bois Brûlet. Numerous tree-climbing courses await you, suitable for adults and children aged 4 and over. Long ziplines are spread across all the courses, with plenty of monkey bridges, lianas, rope ladders and suspended tunnels to keep you on the edge of your seat. The operators have also diversified their activities with climbing on a 20 m tree, home ball (an original ball game), orienteering, escape game, paintball and Gelball.

Aikido is a Japanese martial art that is made up of techniques, with arms and naked hands, using the force of the adversary not to defeat it, but to reduce its attempted aggression to naught. No "pratiquant": Aikido is practised by women and men of all sizes and ages. The courses are open to all for 16 years. Ueshiba Morihei, founder of aikido, focused on the full development of the individual. Faithful to this tradition, students observe the teacher to demonstrate a gesture or catch and then work with a partner to reply, in the fairest and most effective manner. The purpose of the practice: technically, physically and mentally move in the right mood. It is this spirit of conviviality that the leaders and members of this club maintain.

This Voie Verte on the towpath along the Scarpe canal is a real pleasure to ride! Whether on foot or by bike, the Scarpe canal towpath is eight kilometers long. It has a stabilized dolomite surface, suitable for all types of bikes but not rollerblades. It's a safe way to reach these villages, and a number of nature parks will punctuate your strides or pedal strokes.

Do you dream of being Tom Cruise in Top Gun? Here it is possible! The Jet Fighter Experience is a 4 dimensional flight simulator center. This unique experience in the region will delight young and old alike by offering everyone the chance to fly a Mirage 2000 or a warplane. Put on your suit, hold the control stick firmly and follow the instructions of the control tower to live a unique experience as if you were there. The centre also offers workshops for companies.

Come aboard the Florelle for either a short one-hour trip around the harbor or a 4-hour tour to Cap Blanc-Nez. La Compagnie awaits you just 500 meters from Nausicaá. Cast off and discover the natural site of the Pointe aux Oies or the Deux-Caps, classified as a Grand Site de France! Let the captain guide you along the way. Introductory sea-fishing outings are regularly organized in the mornings - ask for details.

The Drakkars have existed since 1969. It is a nest of champions, but they will welcome you with pleasure if you simply want to taste the pleasures of sand yachting. The piloting is not very difficult but requires an explanation to understand the machine. Lovers of strong sensations, eager to take a deep breath of air as close to nature as possible, this sport is made for you! There are many possibilities, from initiation to improvement, through short sessions, training courses or hikes. Escape guaranteed!

The Buckthorn is a 13 km walk to discover Le Touquet in natural surroundings. For this you go up the boulevard of La to the park of Canche Bay, where seals like to enjoy. Cross the sea for an hour to reach the dune area, south of the station. You will take a wide winding road that crosses the Dit À, and will bring you back gradually to the city. The plan for this hike is available at the Tourist Office.

Rivers, bays, pools, the region offers an ideal setting and varied to paddle merrily. This club more than thirty years was given for ambition to show the greatest number the joys of water sports. School paddle from 10 years, courses competition, framed tours for individuals (€10 for a 1:30 in the Market Gardens), there is something for all ages and all levels. Note that you can also rent a canoe for the descent of Avre on the day or half a day.

Accessible to all for 7 years, only, with family or friends, do not hesitate to discover with the state-patented instructors the joys of this sports hobby. As a result of a quick initiation on a marked route, they will take you to the discovery of the Parc Park and its 25 km of wild beach… And for addicts, through the hikes, technical complements will be brought to improve your level of practice in order to be closer to nature. Ozone also organizes nautical hikes and towed buoy.

Same circuit as the circuit for the Go stadium Abbeville. Here you will be offered training courses on circuit for pleasure, sensations and safety techniques in the most beautiful cars. Here you will find prestigious models such as the Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, Subaru and the Formula Formula 3. You can also go to the circuit with your personal car. As with go, you can also organize your team building.

The Aquaclub de Belle Dune is a major attraction for those who want to have a (very) good time in the water during their stay in Fort-Mahon. The work carried out last year was grandiose, with a complete overhaul of the structure, the creation of a 25-meter-long swimming pool and a wellness and fitness area, as well as the restructuring of the restaurant (soon to be opened), changing rooms, beaches and pools. A magnificent achievement for hours of pleasure in water heated to 29°C!

Virginia, a former student of fine arts, proposes to learn from the technique of patina to painting with a wide choice of colours with natural pigments, and the technique of coloured wax that makes it possible to highlight the veins of the wood. During his workshops, you have to bring two or three objects that you're going to work on, such as a lamp, chair or tea frame. Otherwise, if you want to refresh or give a piece of furniture to the dark mine, the old-fashioned patina can give it a second life. Virginia moves and looks for your furniture. The techniques used on the stairs of stairs or kitchens vary according to everyone's wishes. The boutique offers a very nice choice of creations, exterior, interior, furniture and crockery.

Let your hair down at Cit'Loisirs, in the heart of the Arras citadel. 13 accrobranches courses, 2,650 metres in length and 180 workshops, from the "pitchouns" course for toddlers to the expert course, you'll have the choice of the easiest... or the almost impossible! Cit'Loisirs also features a 210-metre-long zip line and a series of signposted paths in the heart of 27 hectares of woodland. New for 2022, for even more fun: an outdoor escape game, and a quick flight where you can jump 10 metres into the void.

Myriam Pont is the local child who became the ambassador of a whole region distinguished in 2017 with the National Order of Merit. For 35 years, she has been fishing on foot on the Opal Coast and, all year round, in Calais, she sells her mussels and her creations such as soups and preserves. Her fishmonger's is now a member of the French Culinary College, a distinction that is awarded to only about 3,000 producers. This shows the quality of the products that can be found here. Some prepared products and ready-made seafood platters.

Discover the trike, this three-wheeled bike that can be ridden lying down. The appointment is made at the Fort-Louis park in Coudekerque-Branche. There, you are at the doors of one to three hours of a ride according to the chosen formula. The one of 3 hours will allow you to join Bergues through the wood of the Forts. only 300 meters of tarmac, after that there are small paths. About ten minutes will be necessary for you to take in hand your trike after a small playful and educational sequence. Then you will be free to discover the Dunkerque countryside!

As its name suggests, L'Atelier des Chefs offers cooking classes with tastings, taught by professionals who are delighted to pass on their knowledge. Lunch breaks, quick meals, full menus, one-to-one with the chef, pastries, technical focus, training courses... From beginners to enthusiasts, everyone can find a knife to suit their tastes and skills!

Minor drawbacks: some preparations are already made in advance, and some tasks are shared out, but all in all, it's a great way to share a good time!

It is hard to imagine that the site was used in the ^19th century as a racetrack for horses and greyhounds. It is now a 36-hectare haven of peace and greenery at the gateway to the city. Each age group will find the activity that suits them: sandy beach, swimming, paddle, kayaking, snowshoeing... For the fishermen, rendez-vous from May to December on the small nearby pond. Swimming is supervised during the summer. The 3 kilometer ring will conquer the walkers and cyclists. Numerous summer activities to discover!

The Glisse de Glisse was designed by the city of Lille and opened in 2005 in the area of Lille South. This unique spot in the north of Paris allows the practice of skating, roller, BMX and scooter. It has become the place of amoureux sports lovers, whose new variants are not without surprise, to the image of very physical roller-derby or roller hockey.

There is a roller ridge of 800 m ², a skatepark, a dance room and a club house. Outside, a space of 2000 m ² is set up for urban riding practice. It is possible to come to the Glisse hall or within an association, but the place is also accessible to the school. Many courses and collective courses are proposed to initiate the young and least young people who are tempted by these adrenaline-rich activities!

The Green Island is a bubble where you can find something to spend a pleasant day. The place is divided into four areas: aquatic, fitness and wellness, bowling, restaurant. Why not start the day by the swimming pool with its outdoor river and 75-metre slide that will undoubtedly delight the youngest ones? You will have energy to start a game of bowling or go to the fitness and wellness area (sauna, cardio, massage, spa). At the end of the day, it will be time to refresh oneself at the bar with terrace and pergola, very pleasant in the summer, before regaining some strength in the restaurant with its resolutely tropical atmosphere. All in all, a good day!

The only stadium in France to feature a retractable roof, the 50,000-seat Pierre Mauroy complex is incredibly multifunctional. Since its inauguration, matches, shows, concerts and other events have followed one another. Among the many events hosted by the Arena, some are particularly renowned: the Davis Cup, the Euro basketball tournament and the Indochine Central Tour. In 2023, the Rugby World Cup once again thrilled the stadium. This year, the handball and basketball matches of the 2024 Olympics will take over.

During this 15 km loop around Hardelot castle, you will discover: the marshes of Condette, the regional nature reserve and the dune environment of Écault. On the historical side, the castle dating from the 9th century is now home to the Franco-British Entente Cordiale Center. A hike which oscillates between villages and seaside resorts. The whole constitutes a major reservoir of biodiversity and an ecological corridor for the region. There are 345 plant species in the marshes of Condette, several of which are considered as heritage!

We all head the image of these sails floating in the sky. Well for our great pleasure, the kite fous invade once a week the amiénois ceiling. The sizes, shapes and colours are far more varied than we imagine. Training takes place at the university campus every weekend. There are regular departures on the beaches of Fort Mahon.

Located in the heart of a unique setting, Golf de Belle Dune is now ranked among France's top 10 golf courses. Enjoy an 18-hole course covering some 30 hectares. Playing in a dune environment requires a certain technique. Private lessons can be booked for beginners or advanced players. After your round, you can quench your thirst or enjoy a meal at the golf restaurant, which boasts a lakeside terrace. A peaceful, leafy setting for lovers of the little white ball.

The Inesis Golf Park offers a wide range of activities and facilities to help as many people as possible discover golf: a 6-hole course, a practice with 24 stations and a golf school accessible from the age of 4 where lessons are given by qualified teachers. Many competitions are organized there. In the shop you will also find a training area for the small game consisting of a putting green. You can test all the clubs sold in the shop. Outside, another putting green is available to allow you to train as soon as the weather arrives. A restaurant completes the site.

10 km of rail to be covered, but with the force of the legs, along a disused railway line. On this wooded course, you can meet the local fauna (vipers, roe deer...) or hit a peak at 25 km/h. The trotti-trail (electric scooter) will also take you on great adventures. Children and families will love the treasure hunts on foot, which allow you to discover the village and its surroundings along a 5 to 6 kilometre walk full of riddles.

All those who studied in Valenciennes surely remember the Vignoble nautical base and its canoeing sessions! Originally, it was just a marsh that was enlarged. With its 54 hectares, it is a real green lung not far from the city, where you can practice different water sports. You can also opt for a walk or a jog along its 4,750 meters of banks. Be careful, you don't (normally) swim in the Vignoble pond.

It's a huge center with pools, an ice rink and a full range of sports and leisure activities. The aquatic area has something for everyone: pools, paddling pool, waterslide, sauna, hammam and salt grotto. The salt grotto is a real source of mineral salts and trace elements for halotherapy relaxation. Next door, over 800 m² of ice await you at the skating rink. Music and lights: a friendly atmosphere. A weekly schedule of activities and themed evenings await you for a unique experience.

Plage de l'Étang d'Isle is a magical place to spend unforgettable moments with your family. The nearby marshland nature reserve gives the illusion of being in the middle of nature. You can jump into the pond to cool off in complete safety - swimming is supervised! And if you're more adventurous, rent a pedal boat or enjoy beach volleyball, water games, ping-pong, arts and crafts and a host of other activities.

The Eurovéloroute3 (or Scandibérique) is the successor to the Green Axis. Inaugurated in June 2014, the circuit is a delight for cyclists and riders alike. The Eurovéloroute3 is a tremendous accelerator for the development of tourism in Thiérache and is part of a desire to open up to Europe. This road crosses the department of Aisne, between Hirson and Quierzy, over a length of 109 kilometres. On a wider scale, the route extends from Trondheim (Norway) to Santiago de Compostela (Spain), over more than 3,000 kilometres. Here, you will be in total communion with nature, in the heart of the bocage, following the course of the Oise river. A green lung to be widely frequented!

Located at Oye-Plage, the Platier d'Oye Nature Reserve is the first French stopover for migratory birds. On this large flat area where dunes, sandy banks and stretches of water mingle, twenty species of mammals, such as the Highland Scottish cow, 230 species of birds and several species of amphibians, including the calamite toad and the green frog, live side by side. The flora is also richly represented, with 361 species, six of which are nationally protected. The hiker will recognize the oyat, a small plant used to fix the dune, the obione, the sea buckthorn or the Curtis violet. A unique place to observe the fauna and flora of the coast and a very nice walk to do with the family. Tip: when the weather is nice, bring a hat and sun cream as there are very few shady areas. And above all, take your binoculars to observe the fauna and flora more closely.

With 25,000 m² of sports facilities, Sportica is the largest leisure complex north of Paris. Its areas include: a swimming pool with a 90 m slide, an inflatable water structure, a paddling pool, saunas, a roller skating track, a bowling alley, a cinema and a brasserie-pizzeria. The packages, 100% leisure or 100% activities, allow you to fully enjoy a day at Sportica! On the spot, the restaurant and the collective accommodation allow the reception of sports training courses, tourist stays..

The Golf du Touquet is considered as one of the most beautiful complexes of France between sea, dunes and forests. Two 18-hole courses and a 9-hole course are available. The Parcours de la Forêt, inaugurated in 1904, takes the golfer to the heart of the pine forest. The other 18-hole course offers a breathtaking view and has hosted the French Open several times. Opposite this renowned golf course is the Manoir Hôtel. With its forty-one rooms and three stars, it welcomes golfers from all over Europe all year round in a cosy atmosphere and with a renowned gastronomy.

Want to live a unique experience and get your adrenaline flowing? Treat yourself to a first ride on the inclined track of the Stab, the covered regional velodrome of Roubaix. Inclined at 44.3°, this track promises you real thrills! No need to come equipped, all the equipment is provided on site (bike, shoes, helmets and gloves). The velodrome also organizes discovery sessions of cycling on track open to all, even to the little ones. A really nice activity to do with family or friends. Moreover, the velodrome opens its track to more experienced cyclists, licensed or not, who want to exercise in a unique place. But the Stab is not only a cycling track, it also has badminton courts, weight rooms and even a BMX track managed by the Vélo Club de Roubaix. A temple of leisure sports, the Stab also hosts many prestigious competitions. It thus hosted the track cycling championships in September 2017. Finally, you should know that the place offers rooms and spaces for rent for your conferences and seminars. Quite an original meeting place, isn't it? Something to motivate participants! In short, the covered velodrome of Roubaix is a welcoming place, offering activities for all and especially unique sensations and emotions!

Right next to the arena, along the river Oise and the cycling paths, this pleasant and well-maintained swimming pool is located. You can swim in the large bath with the cut lines or have fun in the slide, waterfall, water jets or paddling pool. As soon as the sun invites you, it is pleasant to dry in the sun in the outdoor space.

The NOTUS sand yacht club, located on the esplanade Charles De Gaulle, offers supervised sessions. The NOTUS club is easily accessible and has a website where you can find more information.

Since the old Léo-Lagrange stadium was bombed during the War, the well-appointed Stadium de la Libération was inaugurated in 1952. Den de l'USCBO, it is also known for hosting Calais during the race of France 2000 and a few matches of the France Hope football team. Its latest renovation dates back to 2009 and the climb of Boulogne in L 1.

Inauguration: June 1, 1952.

Capacity: 15 182 places.

Record attendance: 15 242 spectators at Boulogne - Olympique de Marseille, April 17 th 2010.

The Regional Centre for Circus Arts or Cirque de Lomme School is a Professional and professional practice. Children, teenagers, adults, whatever your age, fitness and level, you will be able to practice the circus at your rate, by small groups of 8 to 10 people. Internships are also offered during school holidays and the team actively promotes the practice of the adapted circus. In particular, it established courses for senior citizens. But the school is also the shows. They are given, under one of the school capitals, by seasoned artists (the school welcomes in spring and winter two quality circus festivals) or by the students at the end of the course. In both cases a single rate (€ 5)! Finally, anniversaries formulas are proposed by the establishment.

The Roubaix velodrome has been known as the finishing point for the legendary Paris - Roubaix race since 1943! Since 2012, alongside this famous race track, a covered velodrome has also been in operation, featuring a 250 m wooden track with a 44.3 degree incline. The Stab Vélodrome is always busy, with thousands of people discovering track cycling during introductory courses, track baptisms or regional, national and even European competitions. The track is also used by club members all year round. Alongside the Stab, you can also take advantage of a BMX track run by the Véloclub de Roubaix, where introductory courses are available. By offering fitness classes, a weight room and badminton courts, the Stab has become a multi-activity venue in Roubaix not to be missed. It is also the venue for numerous corporate seminars. The tourist office offers guided tours of the historic site and indoor velodrome with a cycling enthusiast.

A short loop, very low differences and beautiful views: This is what attracts the most reluctant to walk on foot! The promenade we are offering you is evolving on the Chemin des Dames, the flagship site of the First World War. We are very appreciative of the few interpretive signs that go on the course: if history lessons are a little (too) distant, they remind us of the major points. As you will understand, this discovery tour combines the useful to the pleasant, and is strongly recommended for families with children or adolescents.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 2,5 km.

Duration: 1 h.

Difficulty: very easy.

The Eurorégional Centre for Urban Cultures, now renamed FLOW, is a unique place whose missions revolve around five strengths. First, support and accompaniment to artists through workshops, personalized advice and residences. In FLOW, artists are given the keys to progress and enrich their practices. But FLOW is not just about professionals. It offers amateurs and semi-professionals a wide range of awareness, initiation and training projects. Yes, here being amateur does not mean being dilettante! Finally, the Centre is at the heart of a network of several structures, all of which are committed to putting urban cultures, mainly hip hop, on the front of the stage. Through strong times throughout the year, FLOW gives the public the best of contemporary creation. The scenic feats of hip-hop dancers and dance break are breathtaking and restore this culture of nobility. This is also what the current Resource Centre also works for. History, sociological studies, archives… urban cultures are studied and analyzed in the same way as all other forms of art. Proof, if one was needed, that urban cultures deserve public attention!

An immense natural estate where you can recharge your batteries alone, as a couple, with your family, in a group or with your horse! In an exceptional green setting, you can sleep in comfortable cottages or try out more unusual accommodation: gypsy caravan, yurt, cabin on the water or the delightful bird house, or even the atypical and surprising water drop. What's more, there are numerous activities on offer, on foot or on the water, not forgetting the equestrian domain, the hallmark of the area.

For you, we have selected two beautiful hikes starting from Fère-en-Tardenois. You can download the information sheet on the website www.randonner.fr : Le grès qui va boire. The walk will take you to the fortress of Nesles and the elegant castle of Fère. The latter is said to have served as a model for the construction of Chenonceau. The Aisne by bike: in the land of the Claudels. From the family home, you will ride down to the ruins of Val-Chrétien. Discover the former abbey of the Prémontrés order. Finally, go to the rocks of the Hottée du Diable.

Skateboard, rollerblade, BMX or scooter enthusiasts have found their address. Zap'ados is a former industrial hall converted into a 2,400 m² covered social, educational and sports complex. Street areas, ramps, bowls, the sliding area welcomes young people from 6 years old with different time slots depending on whether the children are over or under 11 years old. Schedules reserved for the youngest between 6 and 10 years old. Reservations are highly recommended. Qualified sports educators are present to inform and educate the riders.

The Château-Thierry municipal swimming pool offers many activities: children's apprenticeship (per package of 15 meetings, at 2 meetings per week), every day except Sunday, in increments of 30 minutes, from 17 h 15 to 18 h 45; adult learning (per packages of 15 sessions, at 2 meetings per week), Wednesday and Friday, in increments of 30 minutes, from 18 h 45 to 19 h 45. Child development takes place on Wednesday from 11 a. m. to 12 p. m., Tuesday and Thursday from 18 p. m. to 19 p. m.; adult development on Monday from 18 a. m. to 19 p. m. and Saturday from 11 p. m. to 11 p. m.; and adolescent development on Fridays from 20 am to 21 pm. The swimming pool also offers pre- and post-natal swimming sessions on Tuesday from to; and gym on Monday from 16 a. m. to 17 p. m., Tuesday from 12 a. m. to 12 p. m. and from 18 p. m. to 19 p. m., Wednesday from 11 p. m. to 11 p. m., Thursday from 12 p. m. to 13 p. m. (small basin) and from 18 p. m. to 19 p. m., Friday from 20 p. m. to 21 p. m., and on Saturdays, small and large basin, from to.

Located just next to the bowling, an indoor go is set in a spacious and perfectly equipped building, with a bar-snack bar and a few different games to wait until you can exercise his pilot skills at the wheel of one of the 18 carting in competition. Information (tel) 03 21 38 94 50.

Leave from the church of Liessies to discover this path that goes around the departmental park of the abbey of Liessies. This path will satisfy both your desire for nature with its wet meadows, the Helpe, ponds and orchards, and your wish to discover the heritage of the region with the foothills of the Ardennes and why not visit the church of Saint-Jean. This route is perfectly adapted to family walks, the circuit can even be covered in a stroller.

The traditional Japanese jujitsu club in Rivière, near Arras, offers the opportunity to practice the non-competitive Japanese martial art of jujitsu wa-jutsu method. Sessions are adapted to the level of the students and supervised by an experienced volunteer. The dojo is located in Rivière's multi-purpose hall, behind the town hall, surrounded by greenery. It has 100 m2 of tatami mats and is fully equipped to welcome all our students. Annual dues are affordable, with discounts for families and multiple practitioners. A trial session is available before signing up.

Once the HQ of LOSC, the Stadium Nord Lille Métropole is now home to other Lille sports teams, such as rugby and athletics. Its 18,500 seats enable a large audience to attend matches in these disciplines all year round.

At the same time, its 400 m² of surface area hosts a wide range of events, including concerts, seminars, conferences and social events organized by and for local associations. In short, a stadium as versatile as its players!

You can't leave Fort-Mahon-Plage without trying out sand yachting on these vast stretches of sand! Eolia Picardie is the first sand yachting school in France, founded in 1985. Enjoy an exhilarating ride on a sand yacht on over 25 km of beach. Activities last between 2 and 3 hours, so you'll have plenty to see and do. Make sure you're properly equipped (warm clothing, boots or old sneakers, gloves and goggles), so you can take home some exceptional memories!