These new Paris sports clubs are reinventing fitness between luxury and art de vivre
Imagine flowing from a Reformer Pilates class to a sauna session and a proper sit-down lunch, all without leaving the same building. In 2026, several Paris sports clubs are crossing a decisive threshold, offering spaces that go far beyond the classic gym floor by weaving together wellness, gastronomy and culture in venues built to last.
Iconic addresses reinventing themselves
Some places didn’t wait for the trend to make their mark. Ken Club, which first opened in 1985 in the 16th arrondissement, is reopening after four years of renovation with a clearly stated ambition. The space has been entirely reimagined in an architecture that blends modernity, luxury and nods to the 1980s. The centrepiece remains the 20-metre pool, now extended by a 1,500 m² garden-solarium. For recovery, saunas, hammams, cold baths and a Polar Plunge are all on offer. On the training side, two brand-new studios, a 300 m² weights floor and an immersive cycling room round out the offering. A restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Assaf Granit, with a terrace facing the Seine and views of the Eiffel Tower, crowns the whole thing. Opening is scheduled before the end of 2026.
In a different register, Chez Simone is marking its 10th anniversary in September with a radical transformation of its rue Saint-Denis address. From 2 September, the studio has doubled its footprint to reach 750 m² of fully renovated space. The new Atelier room introduces equipment aimed at Hyrox enthusiasts, the Hot room gains extra space, the Studio benefits from improved natural light, and the changing rooms have been expanded with the addition of an infrared sauna. A decade of shaking up Parisian fitness, and a renovation worthy of the anniversary.
Glamour fitness and the hybrid method move into new neighbourhoods
Kalon, the temple of elegant sport born on rue Rodier, is extending its universe with a new 150 m² studio on boulevard Voltaire in the 11th arrondissement, set to open in mid-October 2026. From the changing rooms to the studio floor, the aesthetic of Parisian cabarets is everywhere: makeup mirrors, ballet barres and powdery hues. The Kalon method, created by dancers from the capital’s greatest cabarets and theatres, combines Pilates, fitness and dance to sculpt the silhouette and boost cardio.
Over at Carbonne, based in République, the hybrid method blending Reformer Pilates and strength training has won over enough Parisians to justify a second address, this time in the Opéra neighbourhood at 7, rue d’Argenteuil. The format stays the same: a 50-minute circuit, three blocks, heavy loads and slow movements. But the setting shifts up a gear. This new space is conceived as an art gallery, with sculptural light installations, a carefully crafted sound design and architect-designed furniture. Among the Paris sports clubs betting on environment as much as performance, Carbonne is establishing itself as a benchmark.
When fitness meets culture and gastronomy
Front de Seine Auteuil is setting up in the village of Auteuil in the 16th arrondissement, with a 2,600 m² space dedicated to sports coaching. The décor plays on the contrast between raw concrete and solid oak furniture, for a result that is at once monumental and intimate. The 500 m² Open Gym, flooded with natural light, forms the heart of the venue. Six specialist studios complete the offering: bootcamp, boxing, immersive cycling, TRX, Core and Reformer. A Norwegian sauna allows for recovery after training.
Among the new Paris sports clubs pushing the boundaries of the genre, MEO stands out for its resolutely hybrid positioning. Expected in September 2026 at 66, boulevard de Sébastopol in the 3rd arrondissement, the venue combines a full fitness offering, Reformer Pilates, Yoga, Hot Yoga, sauna, cold plunge, with a bar-restaurant, a concept store and an events programme open to all. The idea is simple: let you move from a class to a moment of relaxation and a proper meal without crossing the city.
- MEO: fitness, bar-restaurant, concept store and events at 66, boulevard de Sébastopol, 3rd arr., opening September 2026
- Ken Club: 20 m pool, sauna, hammam, starred restaurant at 100-102, avenue du Président Kennedy, 16th arr., opening late 2026
- Front de Seine Auteuil: 2,600 m², six specialist studios and Norwegian sauna at 11, rue Chanez, 16th arr.
- Carbonne: hybrid Pilates-strength method, new art-gallery address at 7, rue d’Argenteuil, 1st arr.
- Kalon: 150 m² studio inspired by cabarets at 72, boulevard Voltaire, 11th arr., opening mid-October 2026
- Chez Simone: 750 m² renovated with infrared sauna at 226, rue Saint-Denis, 2nd arr., open from 2 September
What these openings actually change for Parisian fitness lovers
For fans of Paris sports clubs, these openings and renovations offer serious alternatives to traditional gyms. Each address now delivers an experience designed from end to end, from training to recovery and even to a meal. Recovery, in particular, is taking centre stage: infrared sauna at Chez Simone, Norwegian sauna at Front de Seine Auteuil, Polar Plunge and hammam at Ken Club, cold plunge at MEO. These new Parisian fitness spaces are no longer content simply to offer classes: they are building an entire way of life, accessible depending on the address either from opening day or before the year is out.
