Feeling Sportive?
Bike it around Paris
Take in the highlights of Paris ‘par velo’ with the Fat Tire Company. You’ll glide pass the Eiffel Tower and Napoleon’s Tomb, Tuileries Garden. Choose from a day or night ride. Great for those who don’t know the city and wish to get orientated. Prices are reasonable 28 euros for adults and 26 for students. While they advertise no reservations required, might be a good idea to check. Helmets provided.
www.fattirebiketours.com
24, rue Edgar Faure 75015 t: 01 56 58 10 54
Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe
Held annually early October (4 & 5 in 2008), this is the most important horse race in France. Open to all thoroughbred horses aged 3 and over. The crowd attract wealthy Europeans and its a great day out however you do need to book tickets early.
A shuttle bus operates from:
Porte d’Auteuil (RATP station)
Porte Maillot (the 244 bus stop)
Pont de Sevres (RATP station)
Suresnes (Longchamp-Mont Valerien SNCF station and T2 Suresnes-Longchamp station)
www.prixarcdetriomphe.com
Hippodrome de Longchamp, Bois de Boulogne, Paris
Swimming in Paris
A great way to start or end the day is a swim, particularly in a 50 metre pool. You might be surprised to learn that across Paris that are a number of very good 'piscines'. The link below should take you direct to the 'Paris Marie' (council) for a full list of Pools and their timetables. Do your research as they are not 'always' open. The one picture is only 25 m but its in Saint-Germain at 12, rue Lobineau.
Many are indoor - but there's a 50 metre outdoor at 148, avenue Gambetta, Piscine Georges Vallerey, in the 20th.
www.paris.fr