CITÉ DES SCIENCES ET DE L’INDUSTRIE
Read moreThe Cité des sciences et de l'industrie specialises in the dissemination and promotion of science and technology to the general public. Created on the initiative of President Giscard d'Estaing and inaugurated by François Mitterrand in 1986, it is located in the Parc de la Villette (a very pleasant place to visit, especially in fine weather) in the 19th arrondissement, close to the Porte de la Villette (underground parking lots easily accessible). The city is well known, of course, for the spectacularly designed Géode (although it's not actually part of the city), which houses an immersive cinema. Every two years, on even-numbered years around November 11, it also hosts the Rencontres du Ciel et de l'Espace (Sky and Space Encounters), a much-appreciated trade show for amateur astronomers who, over several days, meet up, enjoy lectures given by renowned astrophysicists, and discover all the latest in astronomical instruments (telescopes, accessories, observatory domes, software, etc.). In addition to the scientific areas on offer, a planetarium is also very active and above all equipped with a new ultra high-definition projection system (inaugurated in February 2017, to the 8K standard) with numerous sessions aimed at all audiences. The viewer's immersion is total, with no visible grain in the image and remarkable fluidity. Last but not least, there are regular, renowned temporary exhibitions.
IFLY
Read moreLocated 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!
PISCINE PAILLERON
Read moreBuilt in 1933 and listed as a Historic Monument, this 33 x 15 m sports pool is accompanied by a paddling pool, a massage bath and a wave ball up to two metres deep. In addition, apart from the swimming pool, the Pailleron Sports Area includes a fitness area, an 800 m2 skating rink and a cafeteria: it is a polyvalent place. One hundred and eighty-six old high-gallery cabins surround the basin, which is equipped with good light thanks to the windows and other glass windows. This pool which has an ancient and Art Deco style reminds of the past! Children will have fun under water jets or on the slide. A solarium can accommodate twenty people on sunny days, ideal for relaxing after an aqua-gym or baby swimmer session. The best asset: sauna, steam room, bubbling bath and vegetation. You will enjoy the nightlife during the week and the multitude of activities offered in this center. In addition, the dining area allows the organisation of a full day with children or friends and then to go back... with the desire to come back!
LA CASA DES ENFANTS
Read moreFrédérique Behar directs La Casa des Enfants. On the program of this fun and colorful place: artistic, educational, sports and creative activities of all kinds, offered to the youngest, but not only, since parents are welcome, allowing the emergence of a nice intergenerational link. Frédérique Behar and her team offer many workshops, and use this beautiful and original place for the organization of birthdays. Is it worth mentioning that children (and adults) love it?
BASE NAUTIQUE DE LA VILLETTE
Read moreIf you'd like to discover the joys of a wide range of water sports, the Base Nautique de La Villette is the place for you. Activities take place on the basin between Stalingrad and the Pont de Crimée. State-certified instructors introduce Parisians to a range of water sports. Rowers have a wide choice of boats at their disposal: oars, double canoes and individual kayaks. Cleverly, free introductory courses are offered on Saturday mornings.
BUTTES-CHAUMONT
Read moreBe 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.
KI KEN TAÏ KARATÉ
Read moreWhat 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.
PISCINE MATHIS
Read moreThis swimming pool on rue Mathis offers a 25 m x 12.5 m pool for swimmers, and another 6 m x 12.5 m for children and recreational activities. Open early in the morning, you can start your laps at 7 am. Aquagym classes are given every day by a team of motivated and friendly lifeguards. It is possible to take your swimming certificate at a low price. If the infrastructures are classic, it remains a very pleasant and little frequented pool. Very typical Art Deco, it is worth a visit.
AMICALE MANIN SPORT PARIS
Read moreThe friendly Manin Sport, founded in 1948, can boast of being one of the most pleasant clubs in the 19 th arrondissement. Five land sites at two sites: a covered field and an outside in the tennis of the seven acres (19 th), a covered terrain and two outdoors, always in quick, that you will find at the rue de ligue rue des frères flaviens (20 th). For the rest, the club offers classic activities. The courses are delivered by four state-run professors and five initiateurs from Monday to Friday from 17 a. m. to 22 p. m. and Saturday from 10 p. m. to 22 p. m. The various subscription formulas give entitlement to courses in free hours and lessons. Note that the club counts as the vice-champion of Paris in the person of Lou Duarte, great hope for women's tennis. Also discover the tennis school and mini tennis for small ends of cabbage. Once the effort has gone, place to comfort. The club house located in the centre of the league where you expect the bar and restaurant!
ROLLER PARC DU SQUARE DE LA PORTE D'AUBERVILLIERS
Read moreSmall skating and roller area: 2 modules, 1 bar.
CHAMPIONNET SPORTS (SECTION VOLLEY-BALL)
Read moreThe Championnet Centre brings together nearly twenty disciplines and shows, thanks to its experience, a real professionalism of the volleyball section created a decade ago. The latter brings together nearly fifty members in a friendly atmosphere, far from the competition of some clubs. The club's orientation is clearly focused on amateur and recreational practice, which doesn't prevent the sérieux. Training takes place every Wednesday night at the Bertrand Dauvin gymnasium. Framed by a graduate teacher, they allow everyone to take advantage of seasoned tips to improve while fun. Moreover, affiliated with the French Volleyball Federation, the club offers courses during school holidays for children and adults, and further progress. Leisure and serious are the two watchwords of this club, which enjoys a strong reputation in the small world of Parisian volleyball.
SPORTING CLUB NORD PARISIEN
Read moreIt's one of the capital's top volleyball clubs, and deserves its position in more ways than one. Founded in 2003 by Shafik Mohamed and three former high-school friends, the club now boasts 245 members and ten coaches, and excels at every level. In adult competitions, four teams - two men's and two women's - are involved in regional and departmental championships. In the youth categories, seven teams are entered in the various competitions. The same rigour applies to the leisure section. Several teams are engaged in FSGT championships in 6/6 and 4/4. What's more - and this is unique in Paris - a few years ago, the club launched its volleyball school for youngsters aged 3 to 6, on Saturday mornings from 11.30am to 12.30pm. The club also shines in the social arena. Young people from the 10th and 19th arrondissements are invited to join free training sessions led by a professional. Evening homework help classes are also available! Finally, training courses are organized during the school vacations and in summer to enable everyone to progress. All in all, a club where the human dimension takes on its full meaning. A must-see!
J.U.M.P.
Read moreFounded in 1947, JUMP (Jeunesses Unies Ménilmontant Parmentier) is one of the oldest clubs in the capital. With more than 270 members, it is also one of the most important. The training sessions, by level group, take place in the gymnasium located rue de la Fontaine-au-Roi and are supervised by state-certified teachers to allow all those who do not follow the competition curriculum to improve. The competition holds a very special place here, as many teams play regularly. This does not mean that the leisure dimension is neglected. Indeed, everything is put in place so that everyone finds his or her place. The club brings together a lot of young people and wants to be a real springboard for developing future champions. Without a doubt, one of the best addresses in Paris.
AÏKIDO CULTURE ET TRADITION
Read moreThis is a club with no shortage of assets. On the tatamis side, the club has 80 members of all levels, supervised by two teachers, Bernard Palmier and Eric Marchant (3rd dan). The style taught here is that recommended by the Tokyo Aikikai. Classes last one hour and are attended by between 20 and 30 people each time. Warming-up, preparing body and mind, working on different techniques, calming down... all facets of aikido are explored.
KI KEN TAÏ FITNESS
Read moreIn the heart of the 19 th district, in a building that housed the 150 th stables in the 2nd century, the Ki Ken Taï fitness club spans m and two levels, in an atmosphere with the colours of Japan and a small interior garden. Here you will find a training and cardio-training area of 70 m 2, a dance studio and a collective course and a beautiful terrace of 30 m 2 which also hosts some courses. In the program, yoga, body body, stretching, gentle gymnastics, ground bar, step and a fitness circuit. The advantage here is that groups do not exceed 10-12 people, allowing the club's five teachers to correct all defects in real time. Upon arrival in the club, a balance sheet is made. Here the accompaniment is a master word and your coach will follow you throughout your progression. Ideal for not wasting time. A rare initiative, a trial week is available to help you avoid unpleasant surprises and to be sure of your choice. Note that the boss of the places, Jacques De is a former world karate champion. And when he talks about training and fitness, he knows what he's talking about…
FÉDÉRATION FRANÇAISE D'EQUITATION
Read moreThe WGC's history is based on the creation of three main structures: the Fédération Française des Sports Compétitions in 1921, the National Association for Equestrian Tourism in 1963, and the Pony Club de France in 1971. It was in 1987 that the heirs of these three branches will join to form the French Horse Riding Federation. Today, there are more than 8 400 equestrian groups and more than 700 000 licensees.
FÉDÉRATION FRANÇAISE DE VOLLEY-BALL
Read moreCreated at the end of the th century, volleyball is a team sport that requires six players on each side of the net. Since 1936, the French Volleyball Federation organizes, develops and promotes the practice of sport as well as beach volleyball, volleyball and mini volleyball. It trains its instructors, issues federal titles, represents athletes in the governing bodies. The FFVB has 1 421 affiliated clubs, bringing together more than 120 000 licensees and 230 club clubs.
CLUB NAUTIQUE DU 19E
Read moreThe Club Nautique of 19th, a combination law 1901 created in June 1986, is a Parisian club where you will find a team of voluntary impassioned which will initiate you with the activities of slips nautical. You will have the choice between water-skiing (out of Bi or monoski), wakeboard (the equivalent of the snowboard but on water), wakeskate, wakeski, or of the air-flesh (sky-ski) (a seat, fixed on a board, the whole assembled on a foil which enables you to ski with one meter from a bus stop above water while remaining sitted). You can also practise slips it nautical "easy" with the Aquaplane (wide very stable board, drawn by boat: ancestor of the water-skiing) or board OMNIA. The club enables you to practise on the Seine in Paris, along the wood of Boulogne, between the bridges of Saint-Cloud and Suresnes. Practical only on go preliminary. Chances of booking/privatization for the groups and all events standard incentive, birthdays, burials of single life, etc.
UNION SPORTIVE CURIAL CAMBRAI
Read moreFour courses in the Curial gymnasium, five at the Mathis gymnasium, the club offers evening workouts, Monday to Saturday (except Wednesday). You will be asked to validate your registration by year, a contribution of € 175 for free play, € 185 for competitors, and € 85,90 for young people.