The best sport & café studios to move differently in 2026
Category: For Employees
Publication: 2026-06-01
The gym is the new hangout spot (and that's the best news of the year)
For a long time, the gym felt like a solo mission. Headphones in, eyes forward, don't talk to anyone. In 2026, that version of fitness is fading fast. People aren't just looking for a workout, they're looking for a place where they belong. Somewhere they can stay a little longer, grab a coffee, have an actual conversation. We're all screen-saturated and craving something real. The sweat is great, but the community that comes with it? That's the real win.
We call it the « third place ». That sweet spot between work and home. With the Wellpass Social Club, we're putting the spotlight on spaces where movement and belonging go hand in hand — and as a Wellpass member, enjoy discounts on your drink or snack after your session throughout June.
Your new QQ's: The Wellpass Social Clubs
Not just places to work out — places you actually want to be. Where you stick around after your session, meet new people and leave feeling genuinely good. These are this month's addresses.
Camp de Base
Think team spirit, but make it city. Social, festive and genuinely warm. And there's something for everyone: coworking space, comfy sofas, sauna… You show up for the climbing or the training, you stay for the atmosphere. The unmissable ritual? Wednesday evening pizzas. And if you like a bit of adrenaline, their « The Master of Fire » event proves that world-class competition and festival energy can absolutely coexist.
📍 Brussels
Syncycle
Energy, community, music. Three words that say everything about Syncycle. You don't just train here — you experience something together, driven by playlists that make you want to push harder. Post-session ritual? Their homemade protein shakes. And when Syncycle throws an anniversary, the whole community shows up: themed rides, duo classes, garden party… Sometimes the best coach is just the person sweating next to you.
📍 Brussels
Road Social Club
You're not running away from anything here — you're running towards people. The vibe is warm, lively and above all social. The ritual that changes everything? Saturday morning at 9:30am with the Road Running Club. Leave together, come back together, coffee on the house. That's where effort becomes something worth sharing. Hungry after? Their homemade focaccia is already a local legend — with vegan and gluten-free options so no one gets left out.
📍 Marseille
Grand Écart
Leave the rigid discipline at the door. The vibe here is sunny and completely laid-back. The highlight? Friday evening's « SHAKE YOUR BOOTY » at 6pm — letting loose on dancehall and US rap, then heading downstairs for a DJ set and sharing plates. The perfect spot for anyone who thinks fitness should feel like a good time.
📍 Marseille
Bolder Club
Bolder is the first « Sport, Café & Canteen Studio » on the Île de Nantes — and they got it right from day one. Vitality and good company go hand in hand. After a boxing or yoga session, hang around in their café-canteen for a healthy lunch by Simone & Co or a specialty coffee. The ideal spot to properly switch off from work while soaking up the creative energy of the neighbourhood.
📍 Nantes
Baba Yoga Social
Welcome to Paris' first « Yoga Social Club ». Their mantra? « Savasana - Babka - Fascia ». That tells you everything. More than a studio — a community with a joyful, refreshingly alternative take on wellness. Come for an intense Vinyasa, stay for the « Babarista », their cosy coffee corner, where a homemade latte or a slice of babka is always waiting. Yogi or not, you're welcome here.
📍 Paris
Slowe Wellness House
Tucked into Bonne Nouvelle and Jules Joffrin, Slowe is a proper « Wellness House ». Bootcamp and Flow studios right next to an organic, gluten-free Coffee Shop. The idea is simple: follow an intense session with a video call in the lounge or a cold-pressed juice. A calm little bubble in the middle of the city to actually breathe.
📍 Paris
KAH Studio
Elegant and high-performance, right in the 10th arrondissement. KAH delivers workouts that burn — but the experience doesn't end at the mat. Their Coffee Shop is the beating heart of the studio: a specialty coffee after pushing your limits, or a post-Pilates breakfast before heading to the office. The kind of place that makes your morning routine feel like a treat.
📍 Paris
OLYA Studio
Lyon's home of the Lagree method, right on the banks of the Rhône. The studio was designed as a proper living space — clean, warm and inviting. After conquering the Megaformer, the chill-out area is waiting with healthy snacks and good conversation. Movement as an experience. Wellness as a lifestyle.
📍 Lyon
OXXY Club
Cardio Jump, Hot Sculpt, Pilates… At OXXY it's all about energy and that feeling of doing it together. Punchy, modern and seriously effective. But what really sets it apart is the atmosphere — coaches who genuinely care and turn every session into a highlight of your day. You come for the results, you stay for the vibe.
📍 Bordeaux
How to make it even more enjoyable?
As the days get longer, the pull to get outside and connect is stronger than ever. And while urban loneliness is increasingly recognised as a real issue, sport turns out to be one of the most natural answers to that need for genuine human connection. With Wellpass, you're not just joining gyms, you're joining a community.
Throughout June, Wellpass members enjoy discounts on their drink or snack after their session at all Social Club partner locations. The hardest part isn't finishing your last squat. It's deciding who to share your post-workout smoothie with.
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