Racquets Tours to France

France offers a premier environment for racquets sports, most notably for tennis players looking to master the technical nuances of 'terre battue' (red clay). Our tours often centre around the renowned Mouratoglou Tennis Academy in Sophia Antipolis, where athletes train at the largest tennis academy in Europe. This facility boasts 34 clay and hard courts, state-of-the-art sports medicine centres, and high-performance coaching. The Mediterranean climate of the French Riviera provides an ideal backdrop for outdoor training nearly year-round, allowing players to focus on their slide, stamina, and point construction on surfaces identical to those at Roland-Garros.

Beyond the Cote d\'Azur, we facilitate access to historic clubs in Paris and Lyon, where the culture of tennis is deeply ingrained. Whether your team is practicing at the Monte-Carlo Country Club or local municipal hubs, the emphasis is on high-intensity drills and professional tactical analysis. At Sporta Tours, we ensure every session is tailored to your group\'s specific age and ability, moving beyond generic drills to provide a truly transformative athletic experience.

Competitive play is a cornerstone of the Sporta experience. We leverage our deep connections with the Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT) to arrange fixtures against local French clubs, ensuring a level of opposition that challenges your players without being overwhelming. The French club system is exceptionally robust, offering a deep talent pool across all age categories. For squash teams, the vibrant scenes in cities like Paris and Montpellier provide access to high-standard glass-backed courts and experienced local competitors who bring a different tactical style to the game.

• Bespoke fixtures against top-tier French club sides
• Integration of Padel, France\'s fastest-growing racquet sport, into your tour itinerary
• Access to elite multi-sport complexes in the Loire Valley and Provence

We are also seeing a massive surge in Padel across France, with new courts appearing at traditional tennis clubs and standalone centres like Padel Club de Lyon. We can easily incorporate Padel sessions into your tour, offering a modern twist to your traditional racquets itinerary and allowing your players to develop the quick reflexes and strategic positioning this sport demands.

At Sporta Tours, we believe in 'Going Further,' which means your French tour is about more than just time on the court. We curate downtime experiences that immerse your group in French culture, from behind-the-scenes tours of the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris to recovery sessions on the beaches of Nice. Our logistics team handles every detail, whether you prefer the convenience of the Eurostar for a Parisian squash tour or private coach travel through the scenic regions of the South. We prioritise safety and professionalism above all else, ensuring that every school and club travels with total peace of mind.

As a School Travel Forum (STF) Assured member and holder of the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOTC) Quality Badge, Sporta Tours adheres to the highest standards of safety and educational value. Our tours are fully ATOL protected and we are proud members of ABTOT, ensuring your financial security. Every itinerary is 100% bespoke, designed by sports travel experts who understand the specific needs of touring teams, ensuring that your journey to France is as seamless as it is inspiring.