10 unusual places to eat and let off steam!

The coming of the Olympic Games invites effort and surpassing oneself, while the return of good weather suggests rather picking up good products in the sun... These ten fun, relaxing or vitamin-filled places reconcile our sporting and gourmands!

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Plant YOGA

 

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Near the Place des Vosges, this bubble of Parisian peace, decorated with a six-meter green wall, offers intimate rooms. After aligning our chakras, we treat ourselves to a well-deserved break in this bar which offers fresh juices, bowls, soups, 100% organic sweets, and teas that are as special as they are delicious.

ORGANIC BAR AT NAYA STUDIO
26 rue des Tournelles, 75004
Organic bar: Mon to Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., closed Sun. Lunch option €19, brunch option €24 - Trial class €15

 

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WASHED PING PONG

 

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In your hand, a signature cocktail, a delicious savory toast or... a ping-pong paddle! Here, we dance in front of the stage, and let off steam by working on our backhand: this festive bar with its pretty decoration has eight table tennis courts, with very different atmospheres. Our favorite ? The “blue light” room, for a fluorescent match!

GOSSIMA PING PONG BAR
4 rue Victor Gelez, 75011
Tue. to Sat. 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Mon. 4 p.m.-midnight, closed Sun. Board €14 Ping-pong tables: €6 for 30 minutes

 

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SUNNY PETANQUE

 

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In the heart of Paris, the most Provençal of sports meets another sunny culture: Mexico! After

a few cocktails and delicious fresh and varied tacos, go down to the basement of this taqueria to discover...

a pétanque court, in a colorful 90s atmosphere decor.

JAJAJA
7 rue Lacharrière, 75011 - Wed. to Fri. 6:30 p.m. - 1 a.m., Sat. 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - 1 a.m., closed Sun. to Tue. Tacos €10-12 - Free pétanque court

 

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GOURMET CLIMBING

 

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In this pretty climbing gym hides a secret restaurant with a green ceiling and very gourmet dishes.

as healthy as they are plentiful! Professional climbers will enjoy vitamin-packed delicacies, while lunch break wanderers will comfort themselves with a delicious gourmet burger.

THE ARKOSE DIDOT CANTEEN
101 bv. Brune, 75014 - Canteen Mon. to Fri. 12 p.m.-2:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.-10:45 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 12 p.m.-3 p.m., 7:30 p.m.-10:45 p.m. - Climbing daily. 7 a.m.-midnight Menu: €25 - Climbing price: €18 - TR: €11

 

 

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MEXICAN WRESTLING

 

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Want to let off steam and release all the tension accumulated during the week? La Lucha Libre is the only Parisian bar to be equipped with a real wrestling ring. The bravest warriors will be able to taste the garlic-roasted insects, while the others will find courage in delicious colorful cocktails.

LA LUCHA LIBRE
10 rue de la Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, 75005 - Open Wed. to Sat. 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., Sun. to Tue. by reservation - Cocktail: €10-12 - Open Ring entertainment: €5 per person

 

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CHIC SWIMMING

 

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You are not dreaming: lounging in the sun on a wooden terrace, swimming on the banks of the Seine, tasting dishes

bistronomic dishes or a delicious brunch? This unusual place allows everything at the same time, in a setting that is as relaxing as it is elegant. Most ? The water being at 28 degrees, those who are cold will be able to swim there whatever the season!

 

OFF PARIS SEINE
86 quai d’Austerlitz, 75013 Restaurant daily. 12 p.m.-2:30 p.m., 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m., brunch Sat. and Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. - Lunch menu. €32 - Sunday brunch + swimming pool €42

 

 

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NICE BOWLING GAME

 

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On track ! At the heart of the brand new Boom Boom Villette, the largest bowling alley in Paris has opened its doors. After having done a series of strikes (or not) on one of the fifteen interactive, bright and colorful high-tech tracks, head to the bar. There you will find poké balls with vitamins and burgers to fill up on energy.

SEVEN SQUARE PARIS
30 BC Corentin Cariou, 75019 - Mon. and Tue. 2 p.m. to 1 a.m., Wed. to Sun. 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. - Bowling between €7-€13/pers. -Snack €15-25

 

 

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RETRO ARCADE GAMES

 

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Who said you have to do sports to let off steam? At Thomas and Yilin, thumb athletes will be able to play

on magnificent retro arcade machines while enjoying authentic gua bao, accompanied by a beer

Taiwan, an original bubble tea or a very French wine. Favorite for yuzu madeleines!

CORN OP TABLE
17 rue de Maubeuge, 75009 - Tue.
12 p.m.-5 p.m., closed Mon. - Bowl €15-20, arcades accessible free of charge

 

 

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BEACH VOLLEYBALL

 

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Want to enjoy a Californian atmosphere and fine sand... in Paris? This 1000 m2 covered beach offers

unlimited beach volleyball days! Its sunny indoor restaurant offers high-end dishes and delicious homemade bowls. Our favorite: the Saint Cas, with its poached egg, candied onions, orange, mustard and honey sauce.

SAND FABRIK
45 rue Delizy, 93500 Pantin
Grounds Mon. to Fri. 5 p.m. to midnight, Sat. 9 a.m. to midnight, Sun. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. -Restaurant Mon. to Fri. 6 p.m. to midnight, Sat. 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. -Pitch: €10 - Meals 20-30 €

 

 

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VITAMIN BOXING

Want to give blows, without receiving them? This sports studio mixes boxing with bootcamp. To fill up on energy, the Punch Café offers elaborate coffees and original detox smoothies, protein and delicious, such as the Jab with apple, pear, curcumin, ginger, stevia and dried cranberry.

PUNCH BOXING STUDIO & COFFEE
26 rue de Berri, 75008 - Café open daily. 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m. - Boxing: trial offer €19 for 2 weeks - Smoothie at €7.50

 


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