Padel continues its expansion in France through a unique partnership between  City PadelPierre & Vacances, Work and Padel  et  Padel Generation The objective: to sustainably integrate the practice of padel into major tourist destinations.  Three new centers  They are thus opening their doors in holiday villages of the Pierre & Vacances group, with the ambition of making sport accessible to both holidaymakers and local players.

The Spanish model as a source of inspiration

In Spain, the development of padel has largely relied on its presence in hotel complexes, holiday residences, and leisure centers. This proximity to places of living and relaxation has greatly contributed to democratizing the sport for the general public.

This is the philosophy that City wants to import into France. PadelWork and Padel et Padel Generation, through their partnership with Pierre & Vacances. The idea is simple:  to allow everyone to easily play padel during their holidays for a weekend or throughout the year for local residents.

The facilities are open to all, with a classic operation based on booking courts, whether for occasional or more regular practice.

Business – City Padel partners with Pierre & Vacances, Work and Padel et Padel Generation to open three new centers. Padel continues its expansion in France through a unique partnership between City PadelPierre & Vacances, Work and Padel et Padel Generation. The goal: to sustainably integrate padel into major tourist destinations. Three new centers are opening in Pierre & Vacances holiday villages, with the ambition of making the sport accessible to both vacationers and local players. The Spanish model as a source of inspiration. In Spain, the development of padel has largely relied on its presence in hotel complexes, holiday residences, and leisure centers. This proximity to places of living and relaxation has greatly contributed to democratizing the sport for the general public. This is the philosophy that City hopes to bring to France. PadelWork and Padel et Padel Génération, through their partnership with Pierre & Vacances, has launched a new initiative. The idea is simple: to make padel easily accessible to everyone during their holidays, whether for a weekend getaway or year-round for local residents. The facilities are open to all, operating on a traditional court reservation system, allowing for both occasional and regular play. Three locations launch the project. This new collaboration is immediately taking shape with the opening of three centers in renowned tourist destinations. At Belle Dune, in the Somme region, players can enjoy two padel courts, including an indoor court with a 12-meter ceiling height, as well as an outdoor court. The Branville site, in Calvados, also features two indoor courts with the same ceiling height, ensuring optimal playing conditions regardless of the weather. Finally, in Le Rouret, in the Ardèche region, two outdoor courts complement the holiday village's sports offerings, in an environment focused on nature and outdoor activities. A new step in the development of French padel. While the growth of padel in France has primarily been built around urban clubs and community organizations, this initiative opens a new perspective for development. By focusing on locations dedicated to leisure and tourism, City PadelWork and Padel et Padel Génération aims to reach a wider audience and encourage newcomers to discover the sport. For the various stakeholders in the project, this partnership also represents a significant growth opportunity. It demonstrates that padel can find its place far beyond traditional urban areas and integrate naturally into destinations where French people come to relax, socialize, and enjoy sports. This strategy could inspire other similar initiatives in the years to come.
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Three sites to launch the project

This new collaboration immediately materialized with the opening of three centers in recognized tourist destinations.

À  Beautiful Dune , In the  We Are Players will be able to enjoy two padel courts, including an indoor court with a ceiling height of 12 meters, as well as an outdoor court.

Site  Branville , in the  Calvados It also houses two indoor courts with the same playing height, allowing practice in optimal conditions regardless of the weather.

Finally, at  Rouret ,  Ardèche Two outdoor pitches complement the sports offering of the holiday village, in an environment focused on nature and outdoor activities.

Business – City Padel partners with Pierre & Vacances, Work and Padel et Padel Generation to open three new centers. Padel continues its expansion in France through a unique partnership between City PadelPierre & Vacances, Work and Padel et Padel Generation. The goal: to sustainably integrate padel into major tourist destinations. Three new centers are opening in Pierre & Vacances holiday villages, with the ambition of making the sport accessible to both vacationers and local players. The Spanish model as a source of inspiration. In Spain, the development of padel has largely relied on its presence in hotel complexes, holiday residences, and leisure centers. This proximity to places of living and relaxation has greatly contributed to democratizing the sport for the general public. This is the philosophy that City hopes to bring to France. PadelWork and Padel et Padel Génération, through their partnership with Pierre & Vacances, has launched a new initiative. The idea is simple: to make padel easily accessible to everyone during their holidays, whether for a weekend getaway or year-round for local residents. The facilities are open to all, operating on a traditional court reservation system, allowing for both occasional and regular play. Three locations launch the project. This new collaboration is immediately taking shape with the opening of three centers in renowned tourist destinations. At Belle Dune, in the Somme region, players can enjoy two padel courts, including an indoor court with a 12-meter ceiling height, as well as an outdoor court. The Branville site, in Calvados, also features two indoor courts with the same ceiling height, ensuring optimal playing conditions regardless of the weather. Finally, in Le Rouret, in the Ardèche region, two outdoor courts complement the holiday village's sports offerings, in an environment focused on nature and outdoor activities. A new step in the development of French padel. While the growth of padel in France has primarily been built around urban clubs and community organizations, this initiative opens a new perspective for development. By focusing on locations dedicated to leisure and tourism, City PadelWork and Padel et Padel Génération aims to reach a wider audience and encourage newcomers to discover the sport. For the various stakeholders in the project, this partnership also represents a significant growth opportunity. It demonstrates that padel can find its place far beyond traditional urban areas and integrate naturally into destinations where French people come to relax, socialize, and enjoy sports. This strategy could inspire other similar initiatives in the years to come.

A new step in the development of French padel

While the growth of padel in France has mainly been built around urban clubs and associative structures, this initiative opens a new perspective for development.

By focusing on locations dedicated to  Leisure activities  and  tourism , City PadelWork and Padel et Padel Generation seeks to reach a wider audience and to promote  introducing the discipline to new practitioners .

Business – City Padel partners with Pierre & Vacances, Work and Padel et Padel Generation to open three new centers. Padel continues its expansion in France through a unique partnership between City PadelPierre & Vacances, Work and Padel et Padel Generation. The goal: to sustainably integrate padel into major tourist destinations. Three new centers are opening in Pierre & Vacances holiday villages, with the ambition of making the sport accessible to both vacationers and local players. The Spanish model as a source of inspiration. In Spain, the development of padel has largely relied on its presence in hotel complexes, holiday residences, and leisure centers. This proximity to places of living and relaxation has greatly contributed to democratizing the sport for the general public. This is the philosophy that City hopes to bring to France. PadelWork and Padel et Padel Génération, through their partnership with Pierre & Vacances, has launched a new initiative. The idea is simple: to make padel easily accessible to everyone during their holidays, whether for a weekend getaway or year-round for local residents. The facilities are open to all, operating on a traditional court reservation system, allowing for both occasional and regular play. Three locations launch the project. This new collaboration is immediately taking shape with the opening of three centers in renowned tourist destinations. At Belle Dune, in the Somme region, players can enjoy two padel courts, including an indoor court with a 12-meter ceiling height, as well as an outdoor court. The Branville site, in Calvados, also features two indoor courts with the same ceiling height, ensuring optimal playing conditions regardless of the weather. Finally, in Le Rouret, in the Ardèche region, two outdoor courts complement the holiday village's sports offerings, in an environment focused on nature and outdoor activities. A new step in the development of French padel. While the growth of padel in France has primarily been built around urban clubs and community organizations, this initiative opens a new perspective for development. By focusing on locations dedicated to leisure and tourism, City PadelWork and Padel et Padel Génération aims to reach a wider audience and encourage newcomers to discover the sport. For the various stakeholders in the project, this partnership also represents a significant growth opportunity. It demonstrates that padel can find its place far beyond traditional urban areas and integrate naturally into destinations where French people come to relax, socialize, and enjoy sports. This strategy could inspire other similar initiatives in the years to come.

For the various stakeholders in the project, this partnership also represents a significant growth opportunity. It demonstrates that padel can find its place far beyond traditional urban areas and integrate naturally into destinations where the French come to relax, socialize, and enjoy sports activities.

A strategy that could inspire other similar initiatives in the years to come.

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!

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