Clubs

THE CLUB

Dear Masters,

This most extraordinary place, located at 74ter rue Lauriston, is certainly one of the most sparkling jewels of the capital's sporting heritage. The resilience of our beloved Club, demonstrated time and time again throughout its history, is a testament to the dynamism and passion of its members.

It all started when the members of the real tennis court in Passage Sandrié, which had been destroyed in 1861, convinced Napoleon III to authorize the construction of a new court in the Tuileries Gardens with the decisive support of their illustrious member the Duc de Morny, half-brother of the Emperor.

In 1906, upon learning they would be expelled from the Tuileries courts, a handful of enthusiasts took the initiative to buy land at 74ter rue Lauriston on which they built a magnificent edifice that would accommodate two real tennis courts.

Subsequently, the new Club survived the two terrible world conflicts that France experienced.

Since its move to rue Lauriston, our Club has become a ‘home away from home’ for thousands of tennis and squash players from France, the UK, the USA and other countries around the world, living or vacationing in Paris.

In 1927, the Club expanded its activities by creating the first squash courts in the capital.

In 1980, it was on our premises that the French Squash Federation was created.

Club members enjoy a sports facility of exceptionally high quality that is unique in Paris: a real tennis court, 4 squash courts, a reception and club area, a fitness room and men’s and women’s changing rooms, each equipped with saunas.

Although the Club does not receive any public funding, it has nevertheless invested significantly over the years to renovate its equipment and infrastructure to bring its facilities up to safety standards. Since its creation, the Paris Tennis and Racquet Club has organized and hosted numerous national and international tournaments where the best tennis and squash players on the planet have distinguished themselves.

The Club has always aimed to secure the services of quality professionals.

One of the oldest sports clubs in the capital, the Société Sportive du Jeu de Paume et de Racquets has always relied on the goodwill, skills, energy and passion of volunteers from all walks of life for its administration and management.

Since 1908, the Club has endeavoured to preserve the timeless style of this Parisian ‘Mecca’, retaining most of the period furniture carefully chosen by its founders, lending it a uniquely French character and identity with a light - and delightful - English accent.

We wish all Masters good luck and we are looking forward to watching great tennis!

Ivan Semenoff, Président de la Société Sportive du Jeu de Paume et de Racquets

Manager : Lilian Vimal de Murs

Pro : Rod McNaughtan