Sports and leisure activities Route de la soie

Marseille is the European Sports Capital 2017 and on this occasion some 26 associations affiliated with the hiking federation offer free walks from March 1 to April 2018, and are open to all. They will take place throughout the department of Bouches du Rhône and will be facilitated by professional volunteer guides. More than 80 hikes will be in the programme, but also 3 Nordic steps and a walk on the GR® 42 to discover the Camargue.

Tariff: free.

Distance: variable according to hiking.

Departure: variable according to hiking.

This is one of the main agencies that organizes almost all the activities possible in the calanches of the National Park, with starting points from Marseille, Cassis and La Ciotat. On the program: all the via cordata, climbing, pendulum jump, guided tour by electric bike from Marseille, stand up paddle and canoe kayak rental in the different creeks, snorkeling in palm hike in La Ciotat and on the Friuli islands.... The site is complete and reservations can be made very easily online. Gift vouchers are available and company seminars can also be organised. A way to discover the creeks dynamically.

Translate "the children's train"... A classic for the children of Yerevan, in a green space in the hollow of the Hrazdan Gorge. The little train with its miniature station dating from the Soviet era with its old-fashioned charm has remained, and allows children to take a little ride along the river; an attraction now among the many rides and entertainment of the permanent fairgrounds set up in the premises. The facilities and rides are much more modern than those of the Hakhtanaki Aiki (Victory Park). The park has a large parking lot.

A brand-new fitness club north of Yerevan, in the suburb or "massiv" called Arabkir, where new, more elegant buildings are replacing the bars of Soviet-era buildings. It is therefore a generally well-to-do clientele that frequents this club to keep in shape: the complex has all the modern equipment for this purpose, from bodybuilding machines to bicycles or treadmills. Swimming is not forgotten, as the club prides itself on having the only Olympic swimming pool in the capital.

Located in the grounds of the luxurious Vahakni residential complex, designed on the northwestern outskirts of Yerevan by a wealthy diaspora businessman to offer, among other things, a golden retreat against the backdrop of Ararat to senior diaspora citizens, rather than local retirees, this vast open-air pool is equipped with all the comforts, cabins, bar, etc. But before you make the 12 km drive to the center of Yerevan, check if you can go there only for the day. If so, you can try a few balls on the nearby golf course!

As you can imagine, golf has only been played in Armenia for a very short time. Local oligarchs and businessmen have been playing there and sharing a few holes with Armenians from the Diaspora since this course with a 9-hole course was developed by a businessman from the Diaspora. The course adjoins the Vahakni residence with swimming pool, located on the western outskirts of Yerevan towards Achtarak, created by the same businessman. Breathtaking view of the Ararat...

Supervised by a team of state-qualified professionals, "Kayak Cassis" invites you to discover the creeks of the region through half-day to full-day canoeing trips, in places often inaccessible by other means. Raids" on 2 days are also proposed.

Lyon Sprint Evolution is a sports school located in Lyon, at 27-29 Rue Garon Duret. The club offers a range of cycling-related activities, including leisure cycling, health cycling, cycling school and competition at national 1 women's level. The club also takes part in cycling competitions and events, such as the Race Across France, the Born To Ride, the AURA CLM Championship and the Trophée National des Jeunes sur Piste. These events enable club members to compete against other cyclists and proudly represent Lyon Sprint Evolution. The club is also committed to developing women's cycling, and has a National 2 Women's team.

To cool off in the heat of summer in Yerevan, this hotel, a high tower of Soviet design since restored, offers one of the most beautiful outdoor swimming pools in the capital. Set in a large, tree-lined garden at the entrance to the Hrzadan Gorge, the lawn-enclosed pool is not just for hotel guests. For an entrance ticket, you can enjoy the swimming pool and the hotel's services, deckchairs, parasols, showers, towels... and cocktails!

Smaller in size (18 000 seats) than the Hrazdan Stadium, the former "Republican Stadium", renamed Vazken Sarksian after the Prime Minister who died in the October 1999 parliamentary massacre, is a former Soviet-era structure that has been completely restored and brought up to safety standards. Until the Hrazdan Stadium is fully restored, it is the stadium south of Republic Square that hosts football matches and other major sporting events, such as the Pan-Armenian Games.

With a capacity of 75,000, this large stadium in the Hrzadan Gorge near the genocide memorial, which was considered a paragon of modernism in Soviet times, wrote the rich history of Armenian sport in the 1980s. However, he is now calling for a serious overhaul and upgrading of safety standards in the stands, which the municipal authorities cannot afford to pay for. However, major sporting events continue to take place there, even if it is dethroned by the Vasken Sarksian Stadium.

In the opposite direction of a watch, this 7,3 km circuit climbs, from the city garden, on the Planbourgoin plateau. The plateau is sparse but rich, because looking for plenty of wild orchids. Since Roman times, he has been a Bourgoin. In the Middle Ages, Beauregard Castle, now in ruins, was the fortress of lords until the middle of the th century. In 1347, it was described as a fortress well guarded.

The FFESSM, Fédération Française d'Études et de Sports Sous-Marins, based in Marseille, is a recognized organization that oversees a multitude of underwater activities. Whether as a leisure activity or in competition, you can practice scuba diving, freediving, underwater archaeology, underwater photo/video, marine biology, underwater field field hockey, fin swimming, underwater orienteering, underwater fishing, underground diving, pool sports diving and target shooting. In short, it offers a wide choice of exciting activities to explore the depths of the sea under expert guidance.

This is a great urban slide space open to the general public! The Palais Omnisports in Marseille houses a skatepark inside and two rinks (an Olympic, the other playful). Skaters, skiers, rollers and other BMX breaks can enjoy 20,700 m ² of space, with obstacles and playground. Four areas are made available for maximum sensations; a ramp area, street area, foam tray and an area for young riders. The practice is free! In order to acquire the necessary technology, the necessary security rules or to move freely: with a monitor, it is possible to get introductory courses from 4 years. In group or family, you can also discover the sensations of karting on ice throughout the year! Regularly, animations and events are organized at night and weekend. The Ice Palace also hosts national and international championships, accessible to the public. It is possible to rent the equipment on site (trottinette, helmet, skateboard, rollers, BMX, etc.). In short, this is the ideal place for sliding and strong emotions! Discover (or rediscover) imperative.

Please note that this church has closed its Lanterne Street location in 2019, but activities or events may still take place at other venues.

In the Saint-Julien district, Medusa Prod's premises have become the favourite marker for all the city's musicos. The recording studio consists of a 30 m 2 recording cabin and a 17 m 2 economy with efficient, careful and friendly acoustics. In addition, you can benefit from the following benefits: Sound capture, digital recording 24 bit 96 khz (HD), analog and digital mixing, mastering, music publishing, implementation of subsidy files, etc.

Not far from the Valentine and with a large car park, this indoor sports complex welcomes you every day of the week. The atmosphere from the reception is friendly and pleasant, more friendly than other impersonal Marseilles complexes. Here we have a bar area where you can blow after the effort, where you can wait until your teammates arrive. On the sports side, there are 4 artificial turf football fields, two small badminton fields and even basketball courts. The audience is young, mixed and not really "did you see me" which is nice. My club 2.0 also offers privatizable spaces for companies and even the opportunity to celebrate your birthday.

Open for 24 years, and recently refurbished, in the heart of the Parc de Gerland, Lyon's Skate Park is the place to be for everything that rolls according to well-defined slots and categories (rollerblading, skateboarding, BMX...). But if you're looking to take to the ramps in preparation for the next Olympics, this is the place to go for safe, fun skating. Designed for rollerblading, skateboarding and BMX enthusiasts, it features a 1,500^m2 indoor skatepark with 3 zones (bowl, street and aerial) and a 2,500^m2 outdoor area with mini-ramps and modules. A superb space for practising your favourite sport in the best possible conditions.

Welcome to the largest indoor football complex in the South Region! 8 synthetic fields and a system called Futbak that allows you to redo the game, view your statistics and evaluate your performance. The place strikes by its size from the entrance. The welcome is very professional and relaxed, without complication. It should be noted that there is a lot of demand, with success. By booking your pitch in advance, you will only have a minimum waiting time and the guarantee of a good time with friends or colleagues. Preferential rates are also offered to the EC. Possibility to train at Padel Tennis as well and to do Cross Training sessions.

More spectacular, faster and even faster at night (on Fridays), the second largest racecourse in Marseille (after the one in Borély), created over 70 years ago, has more than 13,000 seats. The polytrack track allows higher speeds to be achieved. The racecourse has its flagship race, the Gaston Deferre Prize, which is held in June. Meetings are essentially galloping or mounted trotting races. The restaurant with its panoramic view is ideal for watching the races, very warm, especially since it is possible to bet without having to travel

650m2 of space dedicated to sport, welcome to l'Orange bleue! The only room of the franchise in Marseille, it is located behind the Longchamp Palace. A young and dynamic team welcomes you, attentive to your expectations. Note that if you hesitate, a free discovery session is possible, not common and yet ideal to feel good in your gym. More than 50 group courses are offered each week, led by state-certified coaches. You can also do your fitness solo with a multitude of equipment available, most of them state-of-the-art. A sauna is at your disposal to relax afterwards. Undoubtedly one of the most complete sports halls.

This municipal swimming pool is located near the Longchamp district, just behind the famous Saint-Charles high school. It is one of the most accessible swimming pools from downtown. It is moderately frequented and it is very pleasant to go there. Various water activities are organized there: lessons, aquagym, baby swimmers... The supervising team is very nice. A 25m pool will allow you to do your laps in 5 lanes. Big plus not negligible, a solarium welcomes the swimmers for even more relaxation. If by any chance you have forgotten an accessory, a vending machine is at your disposal. The hours are convenient and the pool is open on Sundays.

According to an idea of Carré d'Artistes, located within walking distance under Passage de l'Argue, here is the Expo. A gallery dedicated to large sized artworks for our greatest pleasure. You need to have walls to showcase these splendid contemporary works... But you will go to the place for beautiful works by Aberlado Hernandez, Adrien Faveau, Daniel Castan, Julien Rey, Natalia Villanueva or Perrotte… Regularly renewed artists to make discoveries during each visit.

Better than rooftop! This restaurant located in the southern suburbs of Yerevan offers you to eat hanging from a basket with your tablemates. A concept, already tried and tested in Marseille in particular, which allows you to have a more than panoramic, aerial view of the Yerevanian lake, at your feet, Yerevan and of course the Ararat. Thrills more than just a real culinary experience, the dishes served, especially fish, do not aspire to haute cuisine. So you have to have a strong stomach, and hope that the basket will be too!

Friends of the game, this is a place you probably know! Present since 1993 as a reference in board games in the Phocaean city, the game's crypt is a real Ali Baba's cave. The store's facade is somewhat faded and the windows dusty, but once you enter the shop, you'll discover thousands of unsuspected references, from the great board game classics to the lesser-known, as well as everything you need in the world of role-playing games. Let yourself be advised by the knowledgeable advice of the management team. Certainly the best address in Marseilles if you are looking for a very special game that you can't find elsewhere.

The Venice Tennis Club was established on the Lido in the early 1920s. It recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, a century of amateur matches, decades of tennis schools and, above all, the 30th anniversary of the Taghe Volpi, its showcase tournament, an event of national and even international renown that sees top players compete against each other every year. If you're a clay-court enthusiast in Venice for an extended stay, you won't be able to resist hitting the little yellow ball on one of the courts for long.

Whether you're a baseball fan or not, do you have the urge to pick up a bat and try your hand at hitting a ball? Then head for Bad's in Jean Macé, a magnificent 1,600 m² sports center where you can play badminton (4 courts), squash (5 courts), pétanque (4 indoor courts) and, a new addition, indoor baseball. Put on your full kit and step into the batting cage to try - and it's not easy... - to hit the ball towards the biggest stadiums in America. Sensors measure your performance and make each hit hyper-realistic. Private bar area for even more fun.

This is the largest pool in Venice, just north of Cannareggio, a few steps from the Sant'Alvise vaporetto stop. Well-known to Venetian sports enthusiasts, the pool is also open to tourists who'd like to take a dip between two museum visits. You can choose between free swimming or swimming lessons (for adults and children). And if you're planning a longer stay in Venice, this complex also offers freediving, aquafitness, Pilates, yoga and krav-maga classes.

An original way to discover Turkish cuisine: learn how to cook dishes and taste them! Courses in English, French or Turkish, in groups (6 to 10) or private, and adapted (vegetarian, allergies, etc.). Prepared dishes are basic classics of Turkish cuisine. The aim is not to become a professional chef but to familiarize yourself with the emblematic ingredients of Turkish gastronomy and to see how to assemble and present the preparations. You can then amaze the gallery with the recipes you've learned!

Unless we're mistaken, Jérôme Marche has been keeping us rolling at Le Cri du Kangourou for 35 years. With his team of specialists, all true experts in their field, he offers us all the equipment and the best advice for skateboarding, rollerblading, scootering, unicycling, circus arts, but also the kendama, a kind of Japanese yo-yo that can drive you crazy. All the protection you need so you don't have to worry about falling on Lyon's asphalt. And for the rider, a stylish line of textiles by CDK. Oh, and there's the outdoor range, with its trendy slacklines and boomerangs, the brand's original kangaroo.

Inaugurated in 2012, it is one of the most modern facilities for the practice of indoor athletics. Participating in the revitalisation of the sensitive district of La Duchère, this futuristic hall offers a complete athletics platform on nearly 6,500^m2! A 200 m circular track with 6 lanes, a 60 m sprint track with 8 lanes, workshops for the practice of jumps and throws. Regional, national and international meetings take place here.

Summer in Istanbul can be very hot at times, so going to the swimming pool is a good idea to cool down and relax. Most of the swimming pools found in Istanbul are privately owned by hotels but remain open to the public. The swimming pool at The Marmara Hotel has a 25-metre pool and is ideal for its location in the heart of the city and offers magnificent views. The price of admission is still quite high, but justified by the quality service.

Amateurs or beginners will be able to hum the motors a few steps from the Bosphorus by day or by night and you will feel like a Formula 1 driver. The hall is 300 m long, it is one of the largest outdoor karting tracks in Istanbul. Forbidden to children under 12 years old. The circuits are well secured. Helmets, coveralls and gloves are provided at the entrance. It is an original activity to do with friends. Do you have a competitive spirit and like speed? Then come and squeal your tires on the track!

Located in a 19th century Ottoman palace, the hotel offers its magnificent overflow swimming pool, overlooking the sea. Swimming in this pool will give you the impression of doing a few fathoms in the Bosphorus. The basin is 33 m long and 1.20 m deep. Come and cool off during the hot summer months and also enjoy the pleasant garden. The entrance also gives you access to the indoor swimming pool, sauna and fitness room.

The Associazione Canottiera Giudecca, founded in 1981, gives you the opportunity to practice almost all water sports, from canoeing to windsurfing or sailing, including the Voga Veneta. You can also have access to a small (but welcoming) gym, a conference room (but mostly used for soft gymnastics, yoga...). Children under the age of 16 receive discounts of up to 50%. The teachers are nice and above all well experienced.

An elastic jumping specialist since 1989, the team also offers you parachute jumps and jumps in freefall! Training for monitors is also organized.

Center de Danse Brunerie also offers room rental and welcomes residents.

They offer cooking classes, as well as online services for those who prefer to learn from home. Whether you want to learn new recipes, improve your cooking skills or just have a good time with friends, Chefsquare is the place for you.

1 Vélo is a recreational vehicle repair shop. They also offer different bike models for sale, such as the VELLO CARGO SUB, the VELLO BIKE ROCKY and the VELLO BIKE +. You can also follow them on Instagram.

AJC Marseille Sport et Culture is a non-profit organization that promotes sport for all and the inclusion of people with special needs, such as physical, social, mental, cognitive and sensory disabilities. Its varied sports activities, including Nordic walking, soccer, judo, tai chi and gymnastics, are offered in social and cultural centers, schools and at events. The association is developing partnerships with integration associations, professionals and specialized institutions to provide a strong social link through physical and cultural activities in an ordinary environment.

A place of expression and exploration in Lyon, the "Écrire en liberté" workshop led by authors Serge Rivron and Valérie Rossignol, invites you to develop your creativity through a variety of writing genres. This workshop invites you to explore different forms of writing, with no starting level required. This workshop encourages you to confront your need to write, and is rooted in a literary perspective nurtured by reading established authors. Poetry, fiction, description, dialogue, screenplay, short story: explore different styles and find your voice. It's a place of creation and discovery for writing enthusiasts.

L'Azimut is the ideal choice for discovering the Lyon region in a safe and original way. Under the guidance of Arnaud, a passionate instructor, you can try your hand at a range of exciting outdoor activities: caving, canyoning, via ferrata, canoeing, kayaking and more. Whether you're a novice or an expert, these supervised outings are accessible to all and allow you to immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of the Bugey, Beaujolais and Pilat regions. L'Azimut also offers equipment rental so you can practice these sports on your own. In short, an extraordinary way to discover Lyon's natural riches.

Techni Plongée is a diving equipment store located in Lyon. They offer both the sale and rental of diving equipment, such as instruments, wetsuits, cylinders, as well as underwater photo and video equipment. The store also offers services such as in-store shopping, a drive-through service and delivery. Techni Plongée offers a wide selection of well-known brands such as Scubapro, Aqualung, Mares and Beuchat. They have specialized in scuba diving since 1987, and offer expert advice to help divers choose the best equipment for their needs.

JP Klub, a gym, gym, gym, all equipped in the heart of Marseille, on more than 1 200 m ² spread over several spaces: cardio training, fitness, strength, gym and well-being JP Klub offers more than 35 fitness courses per week.