All about workshops
Open workshops are accessible without registration.
General information about workshops
The workshops are sports sessions organised every morning, from Tuesday to Friday, with two one-hour slots. On the programme: original and traditional gymnastic activities in the heart of the city, near the Centre des Atlantes. Enjoy exceptional moments in the most iconic locations in Les Sables-d’Olonne. Most workshops take place outdoors, in the heart of Les Sables-d’Olonne.
1. Swimming pool of Le remblai
2. Tribunal garden
3. Tribunal square
4. Beach
5. Town hall square
6. Liberty square
Discover two types of workshops, designed to suit your desires and your schedule. Please note that workshop locations may change in the coming weeks.
Open workshops
The open workshops are accessible to everyone, without prior registration. They therefore offer everyone the opportunity to participate freely according to their wishes and availability. In case of bad weather, a plan B will be put in place to ensure that activities run smoothly; all the necessary information will be communicated to you a few days before the event.
Aerodance
Gymnastic activity
Liberty Square
Through the experience of aerodance, you will
reinforce your muscles through movements
choreographed on the rhythm of the music.
Country dance
Dance
Atlantes
Stretching
Dance
Beach
It is a soft activity which combines flexibility and
deep breathing to ease the relaxation. It improves
flexibility and contribute to better mobility.
Tai Chi
Relaxation
Beach
Tango
Dance
Beach
Zumba
Dance
Liberty Square
Closed workshops
Closed workshops are only available upon registration prior to the event.
To offer you an unforgettable and safe experience, closed workshops have a limited number of places. Registrations are made by group via your national federation. Each group can choose up to four workshops, two of which will be guaranteed.
Aquagym
Water activity
Swimming Pool of Le Remblai
An aquagym class in a heated seawater pool.
Aquapilates
Water activity
Swimming Pool of Le Remblai
An aquapilates class in a heated seawater pool.
Cabaret
Dance
Atlantes
Immerse yourself in a captivating cabaret atmosphere.
Circus
Dance
Liberty Square
Work on artistic expression, coordination and balance.
Darts
Precision work
Atlantes
Compete against other teams to achieve the highest score.
Folkloric dance
Dance
Tribunal garden
Immerse yourself in the world of traditional dance in the department of Les Sables d’Olonne: the Vendée.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Gymnastic activity
Liberty square
Combine dance, flexibility and apparatus manipulation to music in this workshop.
Seated Gymnastics
Gymnastic activity
Tribunal square
Back strengthening
Gymnastic activity
Beach
Sea wadding
Water activity
Ocean
In the water of the Atlantic Ocean, walk along
the shore of the beautiful beaches of Les Sables
d’Olonne.
Nordic walking
Relaxation
Beach
Palet vendéen Local Game
Precision work
Tribunal garden
It is a traditional sport in Les Sables d’Olonne.
The goal is to throw a puck on a 40 cm x 40 cm
plaque, the closest possible way from the “master”
(a small puck).
Pétanque
Precision work
Tribunal garden
The goal of the popular French sport is to throw
your ball as close as possible from a small target
ball (cochonnet). The team whose balls are closer
wins the game.
Peteca
Precision work
Beach
Discover badminton without a racquet. Peteca
uses the same rules as badminton with an adapted shuttlecock.
Pilates
Relaxation
Beach
Special Choreography
Dance
Tribunal square
Helped by a choreographer, improve the choreography you’ve planned for the City Performances
Step
Dance
Town hall square
Swiss ball
Gymnastic activity
Beach
Yoga
Relaxation
Beach
Ball games
Precision work
Beach
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