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14th-century medieval tower at the Port de Rives, last remnant of the 1283 mestralie. The name comes from a feudal due of ox tongues, abolished in 1773. Free access.
Racket club in Thonon-les-Bains bringing together padel, tennis and squash on one site. Hourly court rental, group and individual lessons, tournaments and events.

The Thonon-les-Bains racket complex brings together several disciplines on one site: padel (the fast-growing sport in France since 2020), classic tennis and squash. Courts can be booked by the hour, indoor all year and outdoor from March to November depending on the facility. The padel courts are glazed with high mesh, meeting the international standard (10 m × 20 m). The club offers racket rental and sells balls on site.
Who is it for? The complex welcomes casual players who book a court for fun with friends, licensed players who take weekly lessons or join leagues, beginners via group introduction lessons, and corporate groups for sporting seminars. Padel, more accessible than tennis (no prior technique required), is particularly popular for outings with friends or stag/hen parties. The club regularly organises internal tournaments, kids' camps during school holidays and social events.
Booking and good to know. Court booking is done via the club's online platform or by phone, ideally several days ahead for evening and weekend slots. Prices vary by sport (padel often more expensive), slot (peak/off-peak), indoor/outdoor and whether you are a member. Expect around €15-30 per hour per court (split between players). Sportswear and clean indoor sports shoes required. Racket rental is usually possible (€3-5 per session).
Thonon-les-Bains is easily reached from Geneva (~35 km, 40 min via A40 then lakeside road), Annecy (~75 km, 1h) or Évian-les-Bains (~10 km). On-site parking.
Open in MapsThe STAR bus network in Thonon serves the city's sports zones. Thonon-les-Bains SNCF station near the centre.
Open in MapsWell-developed lakeside cycle network (Léman). ViaRhôna route possible from Évian or Anthy. Bike parking at the club.
Open in MapsTransport data verified on 2026-06-15 · source transport.data.gouv.fr (Licence Etalab 2.0)
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The complex offers padel (the fast-growing sport since 2020), tennis (indoor and outdoor depending on season) and squash. The three most popular racket sports are available on one site.
No, hourly rental is open to everyone, members or not. Members usually get preferential rates and priority access. FFT/FFP licence is required for official competition.
Around €15-30 per hour per court depending on sport, slot (peak/off-peak) and type (indoor/outdoor). Padel is played 4 v 4, cost split between players. 2026 prices to confirm.
Yes, racket rental (padel, tennis, squash) is usually available at the club for around €3-5 per session. Balls are sold individually or by tube. Bring sportswear and clean indoor shoes.
Yes, the club runs group introduction lessons for adults and children, plus private lessons. Ideal to discover padel or progress at tennis/squash. School-holiday camps available.
Yes, private court hire is possible for birthdays (kids/adults), stag/hen, outings or corporate seminars. Quote on request from the club.
Booking is via the club's online platform (often Anybuddy, Doinsport or in-house) or by phone. Several days ahead recommended for evening and weekend slots.
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