Sports and leisure activities Marseille 8th 13008

The former and legendary Velodrome Stadium has now been replaced by the Orange Velodrome. It is difficult to recognize the old structures of the previous stage, renovated twice, for the 1998 World Cup and the 2016 Euro. The structure is impressive and its capacity of 67,394 spectators makes it the second largest stadium in France. It obviously hosts OM matches, with the current achievements of the players who succeeded Waddle, Boli and Papin. OM fans will have an unforgettable moment of fervour on game nights. In addition to the OM, the stadium sometimes also hosts rugby matches of the Toulon neighbour of the RCT, international football or rugby matches as well as concerts. The new Le Prado shopping centre now makes it a fully-fledged living space, and the stadium is also intended to host seminars and private events. Much more than just a stadium, the Orange Velodrome perpetuates the legend of the Velodrome.

Come aboard the "Monte Cristo", the club's pride and joy, and discover the ocean floor, including a treasure hunt or a discovery day (for level 3 divers). "Diving for all" is Archipel's slogan. Whether you are alone, with friends, family or in a group, this diving center is made for you. The club offers you the opportunity to take your level 1 diving course during a weekend. Of course, your training is approved by the FFESSM. Initiations for children and various specialized training courses are also available.

The centre is open all day long, all year round and the store team is on duty from 8am to 7pm. The instructors are at your service and will make you live their passion. Whether it is your first time or you have already confirmed your level, discovering the seabed will always provide you with sensations. From baptism to level 4 improvement, including Nitrox, Trimix... with examination, all formulas are possible. Accommodation is offered for any subscription to a long-term internship. The experienced and qualified instructors will guide you to the most beautiful spots that have made the reputation of diving in Marseille.

With ten squash and 7 badminton courts, a fitness area, a restaurant and a swimming pool, Set Marseille is a unique place in the city's 8th arrondissement, an oasis where you can do your body good, let off steam, enjoy a quiet lunch and, in fine weather, go for a swim. The outdoor area is a real haven of peace in the middle of the city. A total of 6,000^m2 dedicated to sports and relaxation. What we really appreciate here are the wide-open spaces and the pleasant atmosphere created by the well-thought-out lighting schemes. An address recommended by Petit futé to do you good.

If Massilia Plongée proposes, like all the structures, autonomous or supervised exploration dives on the most beautiful sites of Marseille, the master of the place, Mariusz is also a great specialist of tek diving. This is rare enough to mention. The training courses are well known and really very specialized, both for discovering this particular dive, which can be frightening, and for perfecting your skills at a high level. The center is located directly on the port of the Pointe Rouge, in fitted out containers where you will find all the conveniences: reception, showers, WC and changing rooms. Inflating is also done on site, for air, nitrox or even trimix. The boat is only a few meters away, ready to take to the sea for extraordinary dives. One of the rare addresses in the region for tek divers. Ultra-professional welcome and dive management.

The municipal sailing centre allows everyone, within the limits of available places, to practice sailing. The site hosts an educational centre for schools, a French sailing centre and a UCPA diving centre. The municipal sailing centre also cooperates with the educational centre for the sea during school holidays. Registration from 6 years old. There is no doubt that sailing will become even more important in Marseille in the run-up to the 2024 Olympic Games, which will see the nautical events taking place there.

At the beginning of the Pointe-Rouge, every day in the beautiful season, you are here, palms for a good half day. The centre is open throughout the day and the store team ensures the telephone permanence from 8 am to 19 pm. Apart from explorations and courses, Evasion Sport also offers diving equipment and clothing, including through its «Balaena» store, a custom-made neoprene specialist and occase, including bottles.

Located in the residential area of Pointe-Rouge, 5 minutes from the coves and close to any trade, Atoll Club, whose instructors have been exploring for 24 years the most beautiful sites of the Marseille harbour, will make you discover the most unusual places of the seventy dives proposed. The Abbey Club is also 1 000 m ² of infrastructure to provide you with safe diving and a hosting place for up to 55 people.

SMUC (Stade Marseillais Université Club) has seventeen sports sections, 1 multisports center and a hundred years of history. Athletics, badminton, boxing, basketball, rugby, handball, mountain biking as well as rock climbing and GRS... And floorball, the latest addition. There's something for everyone. But the main one is undoubtedly the opening of its sea pole in September 2017 in collaboration with the Y.P.C.R. You can register directly online on its dedicated website. All these disciplines benefit from remarkable infrastructures that enable members to practice the physical activity of their choice in excellent conditions. Lawn and synthetic stadiums, a gymnasium, a dojo, tennis courts and an athletics track are also available to members. SMUC is also home to thousands of members of all ages, supervised by a team of state-qualified instructors and physical trainers. SMUC enjoys an excellent reputation thanks to its atmosphere and the results achieved by its members. SMUC also offers a wide range of courses for children in all activities. An à la carte service (daily, morning or afternoon rates only), simple and effective! For further information and registration, SMUC has two other, more specialized secretariats: Smuc loisirs and Smuc tennis.

On land, sea and in the air, ASPTT Marseille is an institution that is present throughout the city. The first multi-sport club in the region in terms of members, ASPTT is a real reference in Marseille for sports. Indeed, no less than 53 disciplines are represented in this institution, which has no less than 500 volunteer leaders. The association, more than a hundred years old, even organizes prestigious events such as the Monte Cristo Challenge and the Provençal 13. On the Port of Pointe-Rouge, sail away with activities and training courses open to all. Whether you are preparing for a competition or practicing freely, you will meet a team of competent and passionate instructors.

The training provided here is at an exceptional level, both by the diversity of subjects addressed and by the quality of the stakeholders. Marseille has a very high-flying facility that works in close symbiosis with the National Ballet in the same building. Meetings organised with the world's largest schools make it possible to acquire the indispensable international touch that boostera the career of the one who has completed this very beautiful but difficult training! This is not a specific course to make progress in demanding leisure, but rather a complete school (possible boarding school) which, in agreement with nearby schools, forms dancers, both in terms of artistic and classical studies, in order to make women and men complete at their disposal. From eight years onwards, students are admitted to hearings according to their level (from March to the secretariat) and integrate a sector that will lead the best of them in the most prestigious ballet bodies in the world! The classical curriculum consists of four stages: the first concerns pupils aged 6 to 10 (from CP to CM 2) and lasts 5 years; the second corresponds to the college years; the third is dedicated to young people between the ages of 15 and 16 (second and first) and the last is 3 years old for young people over the age of 17.

Previously small little craft, the tapestry of furniture is now a place that it should never have lost. This is why it gives you so much satisfaction and allows you to personalise your interior by making many envious! So let's quickly bring you your tools, and forward! You can start your courses here at any time, you will have 13 weeks to attend your 10 courses. You are free to choose your pace… Beginners start working on a pieds, then on larger furniture, to perfect their technique.

This called Chinese cheng boxing Da chuan, that could be translated as the great accomplishment of the essence of boxing was born in China in the 1930s. Introduced to France by the Master Guo Guizhi and taught in Marseille by Alain Agopian who will wake you up with subtle art of the micromouvements generated by moments of relaxation and tension, all accompanied by the elastic force of the tendons. Courses are regularly organised in order to perfect their technique of small bruche.

Passage of federal examinations, preparation for competition, training: The reputation of the Pastré equestrian centre is no longer to be done! Here, there are also courses for children from 4 years old, until preparation 7, as well as courses during school holidays (full day from 9 am to 17 pm, with meals on site). For children aged 2 and over, pony baptism is also offered. Its exceptional location also allows for walks in the Forêt forest. The centre also has a restaurant open to all, riders and visitors, from Monday to Saturday and the competition Sundays.

Individual courses all year round. If you are a follower of Northern Indian music or want to discover them, this school is for you! Sylvie Hiely teaches Sitar and Laurent Gherzi the tablas. These professional musicians, the Saaj duo, give concerts across France, Europe and India, and are there to learn all their knowledge. This according to your schedule of time and their availability - yes, they also give concerts do not forget. However, they are very flexible on the days of course that take place every day and even on Sundays. The frequency of the latter is usually weekly.

Located on the Plage de la Pointe Rouge, 123 Kayak lets you discover the beauties of the Mediterranean Sea by kayak or paddle. With a wide range of offers (hourly or daily passes) and attractive sliding-scale prices, you won't hesitate for a second. The treasures of Marseille's coastline will hold no secrets for you: The Calanques National Park in the direction of Sormiou, or a trip along the Corniche with the possibility of being accompanied by a State-certified instructor for an introductory session in canoeing.

More than 40,000 licences issued each year and 12,000 matches played, there is no doubt that football is doing well in our region. It must be said that the enthusiasm for OM must not be foreign to it. The district is responsible for the organisation of the various football championships, competitions of all kinds. To find out about a club, register for the refereeing competition, participate in a tournament, only one address: the Provence football district. You will find a lot of information there, as well as on their very well informed website.

Philippe Chabot is a naturalist and mountain guide. Through Horizon Randonnée, he has created a structure that will enable you to find a hiking formula that really suits you: day hikes for individuals or groups, on different themes with a heightened sensitivity to nature and well-being. Promoting eco-citizenship and raising awareness of the dangers to our future, developing a sensory experience, Horizon Randonnée is all these things at once.

This lovely pool located just a few minutes walk from the Pointe-Rouge harbour is the only outdoor pool in town. Open only in the summer for this reason, it is an ideal setting to cool off and allow your children to have fun in complete safety. The pool is ideally located, very close to the sea, which does not spoil the pleasure of going there. The swimming pool has two pools. Accessory dispensers are in place for people who have forgotten a necessary accessory. Take your precautions, the sun is beating down.

Founded in 1990, this school has demonstrated its seriousness and expertise. It is the ideal place to take the plunge when you want to get your boat license. Different options are available: the pleasure boat licence, coastal option, allowing you to sail up to 6 miles from the coast, and the offshore extension allowing you to go further offshore. Registration is as simple as possible within the school. The schedule is then available online. The school, facing the sea, of course has a training boat that will help you get started.