With the World Cup barely over and the Tour de France in full swing, we’re experiencing a decidedly athletic July. While August is usually a quieter month, it’s still the perfect time for the Lyon metropolitan area to lace up their cleats and come try out a whole host of activities. Villeurbanne is back in action with its Sports Village, giving kids and adults alike the chance to burn off some energy without—paradoxically—spending a single cent.
Villeurbanne’s Sports Village: Three Weeks of Full-Throttle Fun
The Sports Village is part of the “Vivez l’été” program launched by the city of Villeurbanne, which allows anyone who wants to come and try out, challenge themselves, and push their limits through a wide variety of activities. Beyond the classics (soccer, rugby, and gymnastics), come discover more unusual activities such as rock climbing, archery, wrestling, and even Frisbee. For those who aren’t cut out to be climbers or wrestlers, more laid-back activities await, including cooking and ecology workshops.
The program is open to everyone ages 6 and up. Registration takes place on-site, but you can find all the information right now on the city’s website: ete.villeurbanne.fr.
An Olympic-style program at the Parc de la Commune-de-Paris
While the last Olympic Games in 2024 took place in the capital, these—though not held in the Île-de-France region—will indeed take place in the Parc de la Commune-de-Paris!
Here are the details of the activities:
Mondays
9 a.m. – 10 a.m.: Cardio dance · Gentle gym
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Cooking workshop
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Free play
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Rugby · Korean Culture
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Archery
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Boxing
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Surprise activity
Tuesdays
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.: Cardio dance · Gentle gym
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Soccer
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Urban dance · Racquet sports
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Surprise activity
Wednesdays
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Cardio dance · Gentle gym
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Cooking workshop · Ecology workshop
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Free play
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Rugby · Korean Culture
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Rock Climbing
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Boxing
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Surprise activity
Thursdays
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Cardio dance · Gentle gym
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Soccer
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Wrestling · Urban dance
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Surprise activity
Fridays
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Cardio dance · Gentle gym
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Cooking workshop · Interactive wall
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Free play
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Korean culture
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.: Frisbee · Archery
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Olympics
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Surprise activity
