5 places to box in Paris: rings, bags and sweat

Whether you’re an amateur or an experienced boxer, boxing remains one of the best sports for letting off steam. Here are five Parisian gyms where you can strap on the gloves.

Long seen as a niche sport or reserved for the initiated, boxing is now attracting an ever-growing audience in Paris. It attracts as much for its physical benefits as for the mental intensity it demands. English boxing, Thai boxing, full contact boxing or cardio boxing: today, there’s a wide range on offer, often in stylish venues. Here are five Parisian addresses that combine serious training, a motivating atmosphere and accessibility.

Temple | The most stylish

In the 9th arrondissement, Temple Noble Art has established itself as the chic club for Parisian boxers. With its subdued ambience, top-of-the-range equipment, individual showers and connected lockers, the club has everything you need for a demanding workout… without sacrificing comfort. The coaches are ex-pros, the follow-up is serious, and the setting almost hotel-like.

📍Club de boxe Temple | Noble Art – Saint-Lazare – Paris 9, 12 Rue de Milan, 75009 Paris

Battling Club | L’adresse engagée

In a former parking lot in the 10ᵉ arrondissement, the Battling Club champions a boxing style open to all disciplines and all levels. English, Thai, savate, women’s boxing or cross training: the program is rich and inclusive. A true neighborhood venue, it attracts both local youngsters and thirty-somethings in search of a challenge.

📍Battling Club Paris 10, 13 Rue de la Grange aux Belles, 75010 Paris

Apollo Sporting Club Paris 11 | Old school boxing spirit

Industrial ambience, heavy bags lined up in a central ring: Apollo Sporting Club focuses on accessible yet rigorous boxing, with classes for all levels, from leisure to competition. The team is made up of passionate coaches, and the energy of the place is contagious. We come here to let off steam, but also to progress. Perfect for a no-frills urban setting.

📍Apollo Sporting Club Paris 11 Parmentier, 8 Rue Édouard-Lockroy, 75011 Paris

Le Cercle Boxing | Boxing, cardio and a lively atmosphere

Le Cercle Boxing offers intense sessions combining bag boxing and functional training, all in an atmosphere punctuated by light and music. No fighting, but a real physical workout supervised by energetic coaches. The studio attracts a busy but motivated urban clientele. Ideal for letting off steam without pressure.

📍Le Cercle Boxing – Studio Beaubourg – Boxing club in Paris, 60 R. Quincampoix, 75004 Paris

La Castagne | Boxing, coffee and club spirit

Halfway between gym and lifestyle, La Castagne offers English boxing, Thai boxing and circuit training classes in a relaxed, stylish setting. The atmosphere is friendly, with a coffee corner, carefully-curated playlists and coaches who are as cool as they are demanding. A gym designed for urbanites who want to work up a serious sweat without taking themselves too seriously.

📍La Castagne, 2B Cité Popincourt, 75011 Paris

For other ideas for activities in Paris, check out our selection of stylish gyms or our guide to wellness clubs to try out in the capital.