Exhausted with signing up year after year for the same fitness classes? Believe it or not, beyond running, football, and yoga, the capital is brimming with absolutely astonishing sports you’d probably never thought of! If you’re looking to escape a little, we recommend checking out Wave in Paris, while if you’re a true intellectual, chess (yes, it’s a sport!) would suit you better!
Some sports considered original in France draw on the traditions and cultures of other parts of the world where they’re regularly played. Sometimes they come from fiction—for example, Quidditch, born from the Harry Potter universe, that famous bespectacled wizard. For others, they’re simply little known, but are starting to attract more and more followers, with clubs popping up across the country, and in Île-de-France.
Ready to discover all the unusual sports in Paris? There’s something for every taste—adults and kids alike, dreamers and big-figured guys—everyone will find something to enjoy! For once, you’ll really get to exercise while having fun, solo or with the family. Perfect for keeping your New Year’s resolutions this year, right? So follow the guide!
Trampoline Park: children's favorite all-day bouncing spots in the Paris region
The Trampoline Park is the ideal place to let off steam, whether you're an adult or a child, when you feel the need to burn off some energy! Head for the nearest spot to practice your somersaults in complete safety! [Read more]
Jumpman: The Paris Fitness Studio for Jumping Fitness, an Intense Workout Blending Trampoline Fun and Club Vibes
Just a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe, a one-of-a-kind studio welcomes Parisians to experience Jumping Fitness—a dynamic trampoline workout that's tough on calories but gentle on your joints. It's a fun, high-energy workout that combines muscle strengthening with choreographed moves, offering a playful and bouncing fitness experience. [Read more]
Pillow Fight Championship: a huge pillow fight at the Italie 2 shopping center
Bring out the child and the warrior in you (yes, both), and take part in the Pillow Fight Championship, the big pillow fight organized this June 7, 2025 at the Italie 2 shopping center in Paris. [Read more]
Studio Kalon: glamorous fitness classes taught by Parisian cabaret dancers
The Kalon method, created by two former professional dancers, offers glamorous fitness classes combining classical dance and cardio, blending grace and intensity in a studio inspired by Parisian cabarets, ideal for sculpting the body while cultivating elegance and self-confidence. [Read more]
Where to enjoy winter sports in Paris? Activity ideas
Who said winter sports were only for mountain vacations? From ice skating and curling to ski simulators, there are a number of concepts and events in Paris and the Ile-de-France region where you can enjoy these winter disciplines all year round! [Read more]
Chase Tag: a free-access cat-and-mouse arena in Evry (91)
Have you heard of Chase Tag? This sport, inspired by the famous game of cat and mouse, combines obstacles, jumps, speed and feints. Discover the discipline and test your aptitutudes from April 2024, in Evry! [Read more]
Unusual sport: discover footgolf and disc-golf in Morangis (91)
Tired of just playing golf? Then try footgolf or disc-golf for a change of pace, and hit the ball with your foot or your hand - two fun family activities! [Read more]
Blast, the parkour gym in Pantin - DEFINITIVE CLOSING
Want to take up parkour? Take a trip to Blast, the obstacle course gym in Pantin. The ideal place to try your hand at this sport! WARNING: DEFINITIVE CLOSURE! [Read more]
Unusual sport: cane fighting demonstrations in the 11th arrondissement
Are you familiar with the canne de combat? Discover this French combat sport, used by Sherlock Holmes and Arsène Lupin, at the 11th arrondissement's forum des associations, thanks to the Association Sportive de Canne d'Arme. [Read more]
Unusual: where can you go for a first flight in an airplane at one of the airfields in the Paris region?
For an unforgettable and sensational experience, try a discovery flight in an airplane at one of the airfields in the Paris region. Discover the nearest spots for a bit of adrenalin. [Read more]
Unusual sports: where can you go for a paramotor or paragliding first flight in the Paris region?
Would you like to throw yourself into the void in complete safety? Let yourself be tempted by a paramotor flight and admire the superb landscapes of the Île-de-France region! Discover the best spots in the area to try out this unusual sport. [Read more]
Wave In Paris: Indoor surfing in Paris!
How about surfing in the heart of Paris? The first indoor static wave sports complex awaits you in the capital's 15th arrondissement. A unique new venue, where you can experience unprecedented sliding sensations on flowboard and bodyboard boards, a mix of surf, snowboard and skateboard. [Read more]
Sand Fabrik, the indoor beach for beach volleyball fans, in Pantin
Head to Pantin to get your feet in the sand and try your hand at beach volleyball at Sand Fabrik, the indoor beach that also has a bar and restaurant, for a great sporting experience! [Read more]
Centr’Halles Park, the parkour and free-run gym in the heart of Paris
Centr’Halles Park us the sheltered gym devoted to urban parkour, in the heart of the Halles area. Learn and practice parkour and free-run safely! [Read more]
Fun sport: learn to be a mermaid during diving classes in Paris and Ile-de-France
Have you always dreamt of becoming a mermaid? In Paris and Ile-de-France, diving schools provide lessons to learn how to swim with a monofin, a mermaid or a merman tail. [Read more]
Les Cognées: Paris' first axe-throwing venue
If you've always been fascinated by Canadian lumberjacks, then head for Les Cognées, the capital's very first axe-throwing center! [Read more]
Uncommon sport: where to practice Quidditch in Paris and Île-de-France?
Calling all Muggles out there who would like to become wizards! Harry Potter’s magical world’s sport Quidditch is meeting a great success and four sporting clubs offer you to be introduced to it in Paris and Île-de-France. [Read more]
Obstacle and Unique Races Coming to Paris and Île-de-France in 2026
Running is soaring in popularity, and with it, creative, unconventional races are taking off! Whether it's splashing through mud, tackling team relays, dodging obstacles, or running from zombies... there's something for everyone. Are you prepared to take on the challenge of these unique races? Here’s a curated list of events scheduled for 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France. [Read more]
The best spots to do yoga and stay zen in Paris
To take care of your mind and body, yoga is just the thing! We've tracked down the best places to practice this ancient discipline in the most zen places in Paris! [Read more]
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