According to this study, Toulouse is one of the best cities for doing outdoor sports
By Thibaut Calatayud
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Toulouse is a sports city. The presence of many professional clubs in the Pink City, whether in rugby, football, volleyball or even handball, will not be able to say the opposite. A study conducted by the brand Reebok also goes in this direction. According to her, the fourth largest city in France is one of the best places to go outdoor sports.
Toulouse, second best-equipped city in the country
With 554 sports facilities staggered, Toulouse comes second among the most equipped cities. Here is the leaderboard:
- Paris: 987 sports facilities
- Toulouse: 554
- Marseilles: 550
- Reims: 347
- Lyons: 292
If we consider the number of facilities per 100,000 inhabitants, Toulouse comes in fourth position (114 infrastructures per 100,000 people), when the cities of Paris, Marseille and Lyon are ejected from the top 10.
Rugby and football in the spotlight
In detail, we learn that Toulouse is the second city with the most soccer fields (97), behind Marseille (121). The capital has “only” 94.
Unsurprisingly, side rugbyToulouse and Paris dominate with 23 courts. “These two cities certainly have the same number of pitches, but Toulouse, being four times less populated than the capital, will be more likely to have available pitches”, specifies Reebok.
Toulouse, capital of… pétanque!
The Pink City also stands out for its pétanque facilities! “Toulouse with its 101 boules and petanque courts is by far the best city to gamble. The city of Marseille only ranks fourth for this sport and has 78 pitches, which is surprising for this sport originating from the Bouches-du-Rhône”, the brand is surprised.
And if you like shooting or pointing, know that the Pétanque tower returns to Place du Capitole on May 20 and 21. French and international champions of the discipline will be there. Animations and dedications are also carried out.
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