Where to practice an individual sport Nord-Pas-de-Calais

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.