An increasingly popular sport, climbing has developed strongly in the four corners of Paris, and it’s not to our displeasure. Suitable for all levels, climbing is rich in learning and helps develop many physical and mental aspects. And for Parisians, numerous gyms have opened in recent years, and climbing has never been so accessible. So strap on your shoes and helmet, arm your carabiner, and treat yourself to a good climbing session.
Climbing Disctrict 8e
Who said heritage and sport were incompatible? In the heart of the 8th arrondissement, and more precisely at 26bis rue Saint-Petersbourg, hides a place that seems to have lived a thousand lives. Built in 1860, the chapel Notre Dame de l’Immaculée Conception has been transformed into a huge climbing gym. Certainly the most unusual of its kind in Paris.
26 bis rue Saint-Pétersbourg, 75008
Arkose Montmartre
In 2023, Arkose unveiled a brand-new room in the heart of Montmartre, offering local residents a great opportunity to indulge in the art of climbing. Here’s to 128 modular boulders, spread over 1,200 square meters of space. Open from 7 a.m. to midnight, this hall will welcome early risers and late sleepers alike!
Arkose Montmartre – 16 bis, rue Caulaincourt, 75018
Climb Up Aubervilliers
Within metro range of the capital, you can find a veritable cathedral of climbing. Orchestrated over 7,000 square meters, the Climb Up gym in Aubervilliers has become a veritable institution for all those who practice climbing. With such a large surface area, it’s even the biggest indoor climbing gym in the world!
Climb Up Aubervilliers – 111, avenue Victor Hugo, Aubervilliers
Le Triangle
Right in the heart of the 12th arrondissement, the Triangle is perhaps the most eclectic climbing gym of the selection. While it has a wide variety of routes, it also boasts a bar and a small terrace. And all year round, numerous events take place there to enjoy and relax after the effort.
Le Triangle – 22, rue François Truffaut, 75012
Vertical’Art Chevaleret
Right in the heart of the 13th arrondissement’s emblematic district, 100 m from Station F, one of the capital’s largest climbing gyms opened its doors in June 2021. A favorite haunt of climbing enthusiasts, Vertical’Art Chevaleret also attracts the curious in search of a new passion. The 2,000 m² site features 250 boulders, renewed every month to challenge even the most experienced climbers.
Vertical’Art Chevaleret – 181, rue du Chevaleret, 75011
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