Sports and leisure activities Nord-Pas-de-Calais

Loisi Flandres is a leisure complex where you will find five activities to do with family, friends or colleagues: bowling, karting, laser game, mini-golf and billiards. Children (up to 13 years old) are not left out since a 1,200 m² covered play area is reserved for them. With a slide, ball pool and rock climbing, there is plenty to do. So you have everything you need in one place to satisfy all your desires. To eat before any activity or at the end of the day, go to the Estaminet.

In this former fishing net factory, you will learn all about local fishing. The life of men on board a 25-meter trawler is described. To discover: more than 500 animal species, life-size boat reconstitutions, a quiz on fishing techniques, initiation to the design of marine knots, the manipulation of navigation instruments... One-hour guided tours, conducted by former fishermen, are offered every 30 minutes, and even cooking classes. Exciting!

The Dunkirk conurbation is crossed by 53 km of the Eurovéloroute^no. 4. On this section, you can make several beautiful walks in Grand-Fort-Philippe or connect the Galamé Park of Loon-Plage to the lake of Puythouck. The longest section is the one from the town hall of Bray-Dunes to Rosendaël. On this nice and safe track, you will ride along the coast from Bray-Dunes to Leffrinckoucke and its maritime landscapes.

Since Icarus, man has dreamed of flying... with his own wings! Thanks to this free-fall simulator, which is the largest in the world, you will discover the sensations of human flight. We start with a baptism. It all starts in the changing room, where you will put on the ad-hoc suit, the helmet and the goggles. Then follows a briefing by an instructor (all highly qualified: world champions in skydiving for some and member of the French team for others), which will allow you to know the position to adopt and the communication signs necessary to fully enjoy the experience. In turn, you will enter the freefall simulator, always accompanied by your instructor and... let's go! From the bar, you will have a view on the simulator and will be able to watch the others fly. Children are welcome from 5 years old to... 65 years old (beyond that, Weembi requires a medical certificate of aptitude). The practice of free-fall is not recommended for pregnant women and people with back or shoulder problems. Accessible to people with disabilities.

Born on the beaches of the Opal Coast in 2006, the longe-côte is a sport that looks simple, and yet expect a dynamic practice in the North Sea which is rarely calm! The association provides the equipment to make you discover the joys and benefits of walking in the sea, in any season! Other activities are proposed by the association, such as finboard, longeball, aquaphilia or aquatrail. New sensations in perspective!

Flagship and emblem of the region, the Bollaert-Delelis stadium, all in white, rises in the heart of the mining basin like a phoenix rising from its ashes. Built in 1932, this stadium has been given a facelift and has seen a lot for Euro 2016! It bears the name of two personalities who have marked the history of the city. Félix Bollaert, director of the Compagnie des Mines de Lens and André Delelis, mayor of the city from 1966 to 1998, who allowed Lens to become the owner of its stadium. Today, it can accommodate up to 38,000 people.

The Douaisis finally has a spa/spa centre! It was very expected that this centre Sourcéane and good news: it does not disappoint! And it even impresses with its beautiful architecture… even more beautiful at night fell! On the aquatic side, there are for all tastes. Indoor and outdoor basin for swimmers; wading tubs, slides and bubble baths for children; and a beautiful business map (aquafusion, aquafitness, bodypalm and aquabiking). But the real plus is, of course, the Spa space. Relaxation and escape escape! In the programme: hammam, saunas (including one outdoors), frigidarium (for the most courageous), whirlpool baths, indoor and outdoor pools heated to 31 ° C with massage nozzles and above all a relaxation area and a tisanerie where you can buller well in comfortable armchairs. In summer, the Spa even offers sea mineral beaches. You can choose between facial and back treatments, scrubs, body or Japanese sauna. The dream! Let will soon become an unavoidable place in the Douaisis.

In the heart of a hundred-year-old forest of maritime pines, poplars and alders, planted from 1855 to 1882 on 800 hectares of dunes, 50 km of marked forest trails are reserved for pedestrians. They allow you to discover, while walking, another facet of Le Touquet under its natural aspect, starting from the Palais de l'Europe. If you are tempted by the discovery of the bay, the Le Touquet villas and the local flora, take the Daphné or La Pomme de Pin trails which will offer you superb views at the price of a few short climbs and winding detours in the shade of the trees. The Feuille de Chêne trail crosses the forest to meet its rich flora and fauna. But the most beautiful walk to be done is certainly the long Argousier walk (plan a picnic!), which crosses dunes and goes along the sea.

The Aquarena will change your vision of the pool! In addition to the three original pools, two children's paddling pools and a relaxation area with a view of the Scarpe river allow the whole family to enjoy the pool. The slide and counter-current swimming are always there, as are the six lines of water reserved for swimmers. The balneo area housed in its water bubble has been named La Perle. Not forgetting the aquafitness and aquabiking classes, the Zen evenings with massages, yoga and cocktails, and the baby swimming sessions...

Passionate about nature and fishing, this address in the heart of Lille is for you. This federation is very wide on ecology and provides information on fishing spaces and their regulations. It is also with her that you contribute if you have a fishing licence. For this federation, therefore, life is fishing and everything related to it, it is specialist in everything that relates to this passion in the region. In a more environmentally friendly way, the northern Fish and fish Farming Federation protects aquatic environments by carrying out frequent checks.

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.

The facilities of the equestrian park of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage in an exceptional place, in the middle of the 65 hectares of the racecourse, have made it a reference for more than 40 years. The activities start from 2 years old with the baby pony. Courses all year round, training courses, rides on the beach, horse therapy... A multitude of activities are offered. The equestrian center also hosts, 50 days a year, competitions at professional and international level. The entrance is free of course. So, find out the dates and don't hesitate to go for a ride.

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.

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.

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!

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.