By department
Best-equipped towns
- Marseille 5
- Rennes 5
- Bordeaux 4
- Nantes 3
- Saint-Étienne 3
- Dijon 3
- Lyon 2
- Lille 2
- Montpellier 2
- Grenoble 2
- Nice 2
- Ajaccio 2
- Fort-de-France 2
- Paris 1
- Toulouse 1
- Strasbourg 1
- Clermont-Ferrand 1
- Annecy 1
- Brest 1
Country-specific rules
Stemming from Decree No. 96-495 of 4 June 1996, these articles set safety requirements for football, handball and hockey goals and for basketball goals. They must be anchored, or weighted with counterweights, so they hold when someone hangs or swings from the crossbar or hoop. Non-compliant equipment must be made inaccessible immediately by its owner or operator, who must also keep it maintained.
The mayor can set access hours for the court by municipal order. The French Public Health Code (Article R.1336-5) prohibits any noise that, through its duration, repetition or intensity, disturbs the peace of the neighbourhood or harms human health.
Good to know
- Before you play, check that goals and hoops are firmly anchored: they should not move when you shake them.
- If a goal or hoop is loose or leaning, don't use it and let the town hall know.
- Invite players who are waiting to join your game: you can often make up teams together.
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FAQ
How many multisport courts are there in France?
Oukonjou lists 43 free-access ones, in 19 towns.
Where are the most multisport courts in France?
The best-equipped towns are Marseille (5), Rennes (5) and Bordeaux (4).
How do I find the nearest multisport court?
Open the map, pick “Multisport courts” and tap “Near me”: the list sorts by distance. Your position stays in your browser.
Do I need to book or pay?
No. The multisport courts listed here are reported as free access: free of charge and no booking, within the rules posted on site (hours, age, sharing).
Data updated on November 2, 2026