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yoga in Paris. (tel: [phone]; http://www.ff-hatha-yoga.
com). The Fédération Karaté et Arts Martiaux is at 122, rue
de la Tombe-Issoire, 75014 (tel: [phone]; http://www.
ffkama.fr). See Arts martiaux divers (salles et leçons) in the
Yellow Pages .
Boules
Fun to watch or play is the classic French pétanque (commonly
called boules ), in which metal balls are thrown toward a small
spherical target. It can be played wherever there is a level
surface and is played in town squares all over France, with
onlookers commenting on every throw. To play, you need
a set of boules (balls), which are available at most sporting
goods stores. In Paris there are a dozen boulodromes (bowling
pitches), including in the Arènes de Lutèce and the Bois
de Vincennes.
Sports Clothes and Equipment
Active wear can be found in department stores and at some
of the discount shops. The upmarket international chains Fila
and Lacoste have shops in the city, as do the sports footwear
chains Foot Locker and Adidas; sizes are consistent in these
stores. See Sport et loisirs: articles et vêtements (détail) in the
Yellow Pages .
Au Vieux Campeur; 48 rue des Ecoles 76005; tel:
01.53.10.48.48; website: http://www.auvieuxcampeur.fr.
Chain of specialised stores offering high-quality camping,
climbing and diving equipment, hammocks, sleeping bags,
travel books, accessories, etc.
Courir; website: http://www.courir.com. Chain of sports
shoe stores selling internationally known brands at very
good prices. Also at Aquaboulevard.
Decathlon; website: http://www.decathlon.fr. Several stores
selling sporting clothes and equipment, including for
bicyling. Good prices and service.
Go Sport; website: http://www.go-sport.com. Chain of
sporting equipment stores. Extensive selection of clothes
at reasonable prices.