Play at the 2019 French Open and Explore the Medieval Village of Fayence
by laurapbc on Mar 21, 2019
France is renowned among many for its food, fragrances and fashion, but if that wasn't enough to entice you to visit, you can now add pickleball to that list as well!
This year from August 30th to September 1st Pickleball France will be hosting the French Open Pickleball Championships. The locale is Fayence, a stunning medieval village within the Provence region.
Fayence is within an hour's drive of popular cities like Nice and Cannes, but even within the village are plenty of activities including fishing, horseback riding, swimming, hiking and enjoying gourmet food. A total of 9 'perched villages' all reside within the same area so you can take in the picturesque landscape by exploring them all. Click here to learn more about Fayence and take in the stunning sights!
The French Open will host clinics with pro players Kyle Yates and Irina Tereschenko (both gold medallists at the US Open) the Thursday before competition begins as well as the first day (8/30). Events include:
Men’s and Women’s Singles
Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles
Age/Skill-Based Tournament
19+, 50+, 60+, 70+, 80+ (Depending on # of participants)
Every player is guaranteed at least four matches per category. Participation is limited 200 participants, so sign up now to avoid missing out! Official IFP rules apply, however this is not an IFP-sanctioned tournament. Everyone gets to enjoy a tournament dinner on Sat (8/31) including some of the region's famous Rosé wines.
Fayence (Credit: Experience Cote D'azur)
If you'd like to turn your trip into a real tour, you'll be happy to know that Kyle and Irina will be running a bootcamp (for 16 participants) immediately after the Open. From Sept 2 - 5 you can receive personalized coaching from some of the best players in the world over the course of 5 sessions. You'll also be swept away for a day-long busy tour to St. Tropez and dinner at the La Camandoule restaurant.
For more information and pricing, visit Pickleball France.
No need to stop there! Once you've warmed up and learned from the pros, you can even continue on to Madrid for the Spanish Open running from Sept 6 - 8th for a true European pickleball trial.
The venue for the French Open is the Tennis Club de Fayence which holds 16 outdoor courts. Registration fees are 40€ or approximately $46 for early birds (Feb 1 - May 31) or 50€/~$57 for standard registration (June 1 - July 31). It is 10€/~$11 per event.
Start planning your trip today and visit PickleballTournaments to sign up for this incredible opportunity to wander the dreamy south of France while testing your skills in your favorite sport!
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