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Sport in the city: a guide to staying fit in Paris

Liberté, égalité, activité: here’s where to run, cycle, play tennis — and more — in the French capital

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Vive le vélo: the ultimate guide to cycling in Paris, from scenic routes to the rules of the road
With plans in place for a post-car city, cyclists are reclaiming the streets of the French capital. Our FT columnist shares his top tips on how and where to cycle in Paris, in the first of a new FT Globetrotter cycling series
Game, set and Paris match: where and how to play tennis in the French capital
The City of Light is well served for tennis courts — from the municipal to the pricey and private. Here is our guide to cracking le système
The best 5k runs in Paris
Breeze past the City of Light’s iconic sights by following bureau chief Victor Mallet’s favourite running routes
Your top tips for staying healthy in Paris
On two wheels or two feet, with nutritious food breaks, here’s where FT readers keep fit in the city
An inside guide to healthy living in Paris
Pass by the patisseries and discover some of the city’s best options for keeping in shape
Paris getaway: a 48 hours of wellness in Étretat, Normandy
A very 21st-century retreat in a seaside town that has been an escape for Parisians for more than 100 years