Rain doesn't prevent you from playing sport, if you're motivated! But we're more comfortable playing in the rain, wind and thunderstorms, as well as in the sunshine that can sometimes hit the capital and disrupt your games.
If you'd like to take up tennis with friends or more seriously, we've rounded up a few covered tennis courts in the capital, so you can play in the dry!
This Mairie de Paris gymnasium is located in the heart of Paris, on the edge of the Jardin des Plantes. You can reach it by car from the south of Paris via Boulevard de l'Hôpital, or from the east and west via the quays. By metro, get off at Gare d'Austerlitz station, on lines 5 and 10. To play, contact the Tennis Club du 5e, theAssociation Sportive des Arènes and the Poliveau Tennis Club et Loisirs. Covered porous concrete court. 13 rue Buffon, 75005 Paris
The Centre Sportif Universitaire Jean Sarrailh is the largest university sports complex in Paris. It features several multi-sports halls, including one dedicated to racket sports (badminton, table tennis, tennis). Located not far from the Luxembourg Gardens and Montparnasse cemetery, you can get off at RER station B Port-Royal, or take the metro line 4 Vavin exit or lines 4 and 6 Raspail exit to get there. Contact Poliveau Tennis Club et Loisirs orAssociation Paris Sport to play. 3 covered porous concrete courts. 31 Avenue Georges Bernanos, 75005 Paris
This Mairie de Paris multisport field, protected from the elements by an amazing roof, is also right next to the Jardin des Plantes. It's accessible by metro from the Saint-Marcel (line 5) and Censier Daubenton (line 7) stations. To reserve it, you'll need to contact either Paris Tennis or the clubs and associations that use it: Tennis Club du 5e Poliveau Tennis Club et Loisirs Association Sportive des Arènes Association Paris Sport. 1 Covered court, porous concrete surface. 40 Rue Poliveau, 75005 Paris
This municipal gymnasium has a multi-sports field where team and individual sports can be played thanks to the multiple layouts (volleyball, basketball, handball, tennis). Located not far from boulevard Saint-Germain and rue de Rennes, the gym is easily accessible via the Mabillon metro station on line 10. Access to this gymnasium is reserved exclusively for associations and other clubs, including theAssociation Sport et Loisirs du 6e arrondissement. 1 porous concrete court. 12 rue Lobineau, 75006 Paris
The Camou gymnasium is a small municipal court (20m x 10m) that is mainly used by residents and associations in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, such as Sports7. The gym is accessible to the disabled, and features basketball and volleyball courts, where indoor tennis is also possible. Accessible by metro line 7 Pont de l'Alma. 1 porous concrete court. 35 avenue de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris
This fairly large gymnasium (40m x 20m) is located next to the Place de la République. It is used by neighborhood associations and can be reached by Jacques Bonsergent (line 5) or République (lines 3,5,8,9,11) stations. Tennis Club du Dixième Arrondissement or Club Populaire et Sportif du 10e. 1 porous concrete court. 11 Rue de Lancry, 75010 Paris
Located on the Quai de Jemmapes in the 10th arrondissement, this gymnasium is easily accessible by public transport, via the Gare de l'Est metro station (lines 4, 5, 7). Clubs and associations such as the Tennis Club du Dixième Arrondissement and the Centre d'animation Jemmapes can be found here. 1 porous concrete court. 116 quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris
The Carnot municipal tennis courts are among the busiest in Paris. Because of their location not far from the boulevard périphérique, in the Bel-Air district, and the quality and variety of their facilities, the Carnot tennis courts are popular with local clubs and ball sports enthusiasts in the 11th and 12th arrondissements, including theUnion Athlétique du Chantier, Tennis Club Paris Centre,Association Sportive Dumas Voltaire, Tennis Club du 12e Bercy, La Camillienne,Ecole de Tennis du 12e, Centre d'animation Maurice Ravel and Tennis Club du 11e. There are 3 synthetic indoor courts. 26 boulevard Carnot, 75012 Paris
Tennis courts located close to the Saint-Mandé cemetery, not far from the Porte Dorée station (line 8). For those in the know, this complex has been renamed Alain Mimoun (formerly Paul Valéry). Numerous clubs and associations use it:Association Match Point, Tennis Club du 12e Bercy, La Camillienne, Tennis Club du 11e and Set en Court Association Sportive. The facility offers 3 covered porous concrete courts. 15 rue de la Nouvelle Calédonie, 75012 Paris
The sports center includes an athletics field and two indoor tennis courts. Access is mainly via the Poterne des Peupliers tramway bus station (line T3a) or the Poterne des Peupliers bus station stop on bus line 57. Clubs and associations using the space include Tennis Sporting Club, Tennis Compétition Loisirs du 14ème, Cercle Culturel et Sportif de l'Îlot and Centre d'animation Poterne des Peupliers. 2 indoor synthetic courts. 1 Rue Max Jacob 75013 Paris
The Charles Moureu sports complex is located at the junction of rue Baudricourt and rue de Tolbiac. To get there by car, take rue de Tolbiac from rue Nationale, or avenues de Choisy or d'Ivry, which lead to the ring road. Olympiades metro station (line 14) is just a two-minute walk away. The Tennis Club du 13e and Cercle Culturel et Sportif de l'Îlot offer lessons. 3 covered porous concrete courts. 34 Rue Baudricourt, 75013 Paris
The Carpentier municipal tennis courts are part of the Carpentier sports center. You can reach them by metro line 7 at Porte de Choisy and Porte d'Ivry stations. Clubs and associations such asAssociation Paris Sport, Tennis Club Paris Centre, Tennis Club du 13e and Tennis Club de la Porte d'Ivry are associated with the facility. The sports complex features 2 covered porous concrete courts. 81 Boulevard Masséna 75013 Paris
The Elisabeth municipal tennis courts are part of the eponymous sports center. Located in the south of the capital, between Parc de Montsouris and Porte d'Orléans, this complex is easily accessible from all over southern Paris by public transport, and even by car due to its proximity to the boulevard périphérique. Clubs such as the International Tennis Club, Fémina Sport ,Union Sportive des Bretons de Paris, TCE and Tennis Riverains 14ème all play here. 4 synthetic indoor courts. 7 Avenue Paul Appell, 75014 Paris
This sports center, based in the 15th arrondissement, is named after the woman who was one of the first true tennis stars. The sports complex is used by associations and clubs such as Actuel XV, Tennis 15, Babel 7 Paris and Tennis Paris XV. It includes 4 synthetic indoor courts. 2, rue Louis Armand 75015 Paris
Tennis de la Cavalerie is located on the 7th floor of an art deco building built in 1924 by a famous 1930s architect, on the border of the 15th and 7th arrondissements, on the Place de l'Ecole Militaire, between the Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero gardens, with a breathtaking view of the whole of Paris. The club's members include Tennis de la Cavalerie, Cercle culturel et Athlétique de Saint Léon andAssociation Tennis Suffren. 1 indoor green-set court. 11 Place du Cardinal Amette, 75015
The Niox municipal tennis courts are open to the public and available on Paris Tennis. Clubs such as Les Enfants de Passy and Forenvert Club reserve court time. 2 covered porous concrete courts. 16 Quai Saint Exupéry 75016 Paris
This sports complex at Porte de Saint-Cloud, just a stone's throw from the Parc des Princes and Stade Jean Bouin, belongs to theAssociation Personnels Sportifs des Administration Paris, an omnisports club open to all. The Tennis Club du 16e also uses these facilities. 5 covered clay courts. 19 Rue du Général Malleterre, 75016 Paris
Situated between Porte d'Auteuil and Porte de Saint Cloud,Tennis Paris Jean-Bouin is a venue steeped in history that cultivates a balance between leisure and top-level sport. Paris Jean-Bouin club members can enjoy 10 covered and floodlit courts (8 clay and 2 green-set). 26 Avenue du Général Sarrail 75016 Paris
Located in the south-west of Paris, right next to the Stade Pierre de Coubertin, the Tennis Club de Paris extends over three hectares and boasts exceptional facilities, providing all the conditions for playing tennis and other activities all year round and in all weathers. The club offers 17 indoor courts from October to March, both green-set and clay. 15 Avenue Félix d'Herelle 75016 Paris
The City of Paris ' Bertrand Dauvin complex is just a stone's throw from Porte de Clignancourt. It comprises 3 covered courts in good condition. Clubs such as Centre d'Animation René Binet,Entente Sportive du 18e and Championnet Sports play here. Surface: porous concrete. 12 Rue René Bine 75018 Paris
The Sept Arpents municipal courts are one of four sports centers in the 19th arrondissement where you can play tennis. This sports complex is located close to the Boulevard Périphérique and the town of Pantin. From the metro, exit at Hoche station on line 5. Available on Paris Tennis. These courts are used byAmicale Manin Sport Paris Est. 2 covered courts, surface: porous concrete. 9, rue des 7 arpents 75019 PARIS
The Jules Ladoumègue municipal tennis center is the largest in the 19th arrondissement of Paris. It is part of the Jules Ladoumègue complex. The courts are located on the edge of the Boulevard Périphérique, near Porte de Pantin, making them easy to get to by car, and also by public transport, as the Hoche and Porte de Pantin stations are a five-minute walk away. The Club Sportif du 19e uses these courts. 6 covered porous concrete courts. 1 Avenue de la Porte de Pantin 75019 Paris
The 8 indoor courts of this sports complex are managed by the Paris league, but several clubs are affiliated to it. Located a 5-minute walk from the Porte des Lilas metro station (lines 3 bis and 11), it's one of the largest tennis venues in the 20th arrondissement. Affiliated clubs include Passing Club,Amicale Manin Sport Paris-Est, TC10 and Tennis Club de Lutèce. 4 covered resin courts, 4 covered grass courts. 9 rue des Frères Flavien 75020 Paris
The Docteurs Déjerine municipal tennis courts are located in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, on the eastern edge of the capital. With its two covered courts, this sports complex is one of the area's favorite places to play tennis, either with your association or on your own initiative. Accessible by public transport from Porte de Montreuil station (line 9). The Paris Tennis Club plays here. 32 Rue des docteurs Dejerine 75020 Paris
Where can you play tennis in Paris on an open court?
There's nothing like a good game of tennis when you want to enjoy the great outdoors! And to make your life easier, we've compiled a list of all the open-air courts available in Paris, all year round! [Read more]
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Where can you play tennis in Paris on an open court?
