Following in the footsteps of paddle tennis,urban tennis is coming to the capital for the Journées du Patrimoine weekend! On September 20 and 21, 2025, on the Quai du Port de Solférino, take part in a historic sporting event, the Urban Tennis Challenge, organized by the French Tennis Federation. Open to all free of charge, an urban tennis court will be set up on the quayside, where you can play with friends, strangers or even against professional players, if you're lucky!
The program includes challenges, mini-matches and accessible activities for young and old alike, the ideal way to discover tennis in a fun way! Gone are the Roland-Garros courts: here, you can play outdoors, without pressure, in a friendly setting overlooking the Seine, alongside some of the great names in French tennis, such as Gilles Simon, who will be on hand on Saturday. There' s no need to register, just turn up!
For those who would like to continue discovering tennis under privileged conditions, the FFT is offering the public the chance to take part in the "Urban Tennis Challenge" quiz from September 15 to 28, in a bid to win a 1-hour training session with Gilles Simon at the legendary Centre National d'Entraînement in Paris! And if you've discovered a passion for tennis, there are plenty of them in the capital, so there's bound to be one near you.
After sport, how about a bit of heritage in the neighbourhood?
Heritage Days 2026 in Paris’s 7th arrondissement: must-see tours and openings
Set out to explore the treasures of the 7th arrondissement for Paris’s latest Heritage Days edition. Here are the free tours and special openings on the schedule for September 19–20, 2026. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Location
Port de Solférino
Pont de la Concorde
75007 Paris 7
Route planner
Access
Rer C stop Musée d'Orsay Métro Assemblée Nationale (line 12)
Prices
Free
Official website
www.fft.fr
Heritage Days 2026 in Paris’s 7th arrondissement: must-see tours and openings
