By department
Best-equipped towns
- Strasbourg 3
- Brest 3
- Lyon 2
- Lille 2
- Nantes 2
- Montpellier 2
- Ajaccio 2
- Paris 1
- Marseille 1
- Toulouse 1
- Bordeaux 1
- Rennes 1
- Grenoble 1
- Saint-Étienne 1
- Dijon 1
- Annecy 1
Country-specific rules
In France, the mayor can set access hours for facilities by municipal order, as part of their policing powers. These are usually posted on site.
Good to know
- Warm up before you push hard: joints, shoulders and wrists first.
- Before you hang, check the bar doesn't spin and isn't loose in its fixings.
- Share the bars: offer to alternate sets rather than holding on to a station for your whole session.
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FAQ
How many street workout areas are there in France?
Oukonjou lists 25 free-access ones, in 16 towns.
Where are the most street workout areas in France?
The best-equipped towns are Strasbourg (3), Brest (3) and Lyon (2).
How do I find the nearest street workout area?
Open the map, pick “Street workout areas” and tap “Near me”: the list sorts by distance. Your position stays in your browser.
Do I need to book or pay?
No. The street workout areas 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