Present at Paris Major 2025 as part of the day organized by theSpanish Tourist Office, Remi Collat, president and founder of La Toupie Bleue, shared with Padel Magazine his career, his expertise and his new projects around padel.

La Toupie Bleue, pioneer of tailor-made internships

Created 2017, La Toupie Bleue has established itself as a reference in the organization of tailor-made sports trips and padel coursesToday, the company offers turnkey stays in Spain on six destinations, with proven expertise.

"The idea was to offer a complete package, from creation to sale, with qualified, French-speaking or bilingual coaches and personalized support. We work mainly in Spain, particularly in Tenerife, where trainees can combine sports progress and additional activities in a unique setting.", explains Rémi Collat.

In Tenerife, training courses now include physical preparation, support from a physiotherapist, and discovery activities (mountain biking, climbing Mount Teide, etc.). This formula is attracting more and more players.

Increased enthusiasm after 2022

For the founder, padel in France has reached a milestone in recent years:
"There was clearly a before and after 2022. The arrival of TV rights with Canal+, the work of the FFT, the rise of amateur tournaments, Roland-Garros which is attracting more and more people, and even the involvement of YouTubers or athletes from other disciplines have changed the situation. Today, when we talk about padel in 2025, even in a rural region, everyone knows this sport."

An exclusive: management through padel

The big news is the launch of a new offer: Padel as a training tool for managers.

"We are becoming the first training organization to offer a two-day program combining classroom sessions and on-site workshops. The goal: to enable managers to experience a collective experience through padel, and then to transfer the learning into their daily work.", says Rémi Collat.

This innovative approach is inspired by methods already present in golf or tennis, but adapted to the collective and accessible spirit of padel.

Loyalty to the Paris Major

Loyal to the Parisian meeting, Rémi Collat ​​concludes enthusiastically:
"The Paris Major has become a must-see. With the Spanish Tourist Office, it's the perfect opportunity to promote our courses in Spain and present our new offerings. See you next year!"

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