Sports and leisure

Sports and leisure, fast-paced or something more subdued; here you will find all types of activities for your holidays with friends and family.
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10 October 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Sports and leisure

Winter Olmpics 2023

From February 4th to 20th, 2023, the Winter Olympics will take place in Beijing. The 190 events of the seven Olympic Winter sports will be spread over three competition areas: the Beijing Center, Yanqing, and Zhangjiakou. Three competition areas with four events on snow as well as events on ice.

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30 August 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Sports and leisure

ASPTT Carcassonne, Club Omnisports

The Asptt Carcassonne offers a large number of sports under all practices. 1 club, 18 activities. From tennis, dance, bodybuilding, fitness, alpine skiing, hiking, paddle... Leisure or competition, the club adapts to everyone, from beginners to the most experienced.

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11 June 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Sports and leisure

Tour de France, Carcassonne

On July 17th the 15th stage will start in Rodez with 202 km, for a finish in Carcassonne. When they arrive in Carcassonne, the riders will have a rest day in Carcassonne, then, on July 19, the race will resume for the 16th stage towards Foix, a stage of 178.5 km. You will be able to find all our properties for rent everywhere in France to follow more closely the stages of the Tour de France.

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26 May 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Sports and leisure

The Fise Montpellier, from May 25 to 29

The banks of the Lez will once again come alive in Montpellier, from May 25 to 29, 2022, the FISE is celebrating its 25th anniversary! FISE is the largest action sports festival in the world where thousands of festival-goers all share their passions and common values for 5 days. It is also a great mix of cultures, more than 54 nationalities represented. The FISE is a mix of urban culture, sport, party and good atmosphere.

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13 April 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Sports and leisure

US Carcassonne Rugby Club

The Carcassonne Sports Union XV is a French rugby union club located in Carcassonne. The club was crowned French Federal Division 2 champions in 2008 and Federal 1 champion in 2010. The club is currently playing in Pro Division 2.

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23 March 2022  |  Lee Jones  |  Culture, Sports and leisure

The origins of Parkour in France

Beginning in 1990's in Lisses and Evry, Paris, the concept of parkour was developed by David Belle and was guided by his father who was a firefighter in Paris. The aim was to get your body from point a TO point b in the most fluid way possible with the use of no equipment.

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11 February 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Events, Sports and leisure

The Winter Olympics

The Winter Olympics take place in Beijing, China from February 4 to 20, 2022. You will find a total of 15 disciplines bringing together 7 winter sports. Pierre de Coubertin has launched the "Modern Olympics" every four years since 1896.

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11 December 2021  |  Amélie Roca  |  Sports and leisure

Espace Liberté, Narbonne

Espace Liberté is a center located in Narbonne in Occitanie, with several activities and spaces at your disposal. Sliding area with ice rink, swimming pool with water jump, aqua-fitness, bowling and catering. Espace Liberté of Narbonne offers a wide choice of activities.

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08 November 2021  |  Amélie Roca  |  Sports and leisure

Carcassonne Aqualudic Center

Located in Carcassonne in Aude, you can enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools and the balneotherapy (mineral water) area, swimming lessons, aquagym and fitness room. To swim or have fun, the pool will satisfy young and old, its indoor pool and Nordic pool open all year round at 28 degrees.

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20 October 2021  |  Hugh Atkins  |  Sports and leisure

History Of The French Football Shirt

Since their first official match against Belgium in 1904, the shirt of the France team has undergone many changes. However, the famous blue jersey was not established as main strip until 1919 with the creation of the French Football Federation. Here's the history of the France jersey.

23 September 2021  |  Hugh Atkins  |  Nature , Tourism, Sports and leisure

Cannes Natural Forest Park - La Croix des Gardes

Less than a kilometre from the Croisette in Cannes isthe Forest Natural Park of the Croix des Gardes, offering a secluded forest with many trails. Discover no less than 5 routes ranging from 1.5 km to 5.2 km crossing 80 wooded hectares punctuated by 5 look-out points to admire a 360° panorama over the bay of Cannes, the Estérel massif and the Lérins Islands.


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