Gym for expats in Paris — English-friendly booking

A gym designed for expats in Paris

Just moved to Paris and looking for an expat-friendly gym? Ma Salle is the ideal space for internationals living in the French capital. Our booking system is fully available in English, and no French interaction whatsoever is needed to access the gym.

Why expats struggle with gyms in Paris

Signing up for a traditional gym in Paris as an expat can be a real headache:

  • Language barrier — contracts, rules, and front desk staff in French only.
  • Long commitments — most gyms require a 12-month membership with proof of address and a French bank account (RIB).
  • Administrative documents — medical certificate, ID, proof of residence... all in French.
  • Cancellation difficulties — cancellation procedures are often complex and French-only.

At Ma Salle, none of that applies. You book online in a few clicks, in English, with no documents and no commitment.

How it works

  1. Visit our website — available in both French and English.
  2. Choose your time slot — real-time calendar, intuitive interface.
  3. Pay by card — secure payment, no French bank account or direct debit needed.
  4. Receive your code — a unique access code is sent to your email in English.
  5. Work out — 50m² private, full equipment, private shower.

An international neighborhood

Ma Salle is located at 12 Avenue de Wagram, in the 17th arrondissement, one of the most cosmopolitan neighborhoods in Paris. The 17th is home to a large international community, bilingual schools, embassies, and multinational companies. You'll feel at home in this area where English is commonly spoken.

Familiar equipment

Whether you're used to American, British, or Australian gym setups, you'll find familiar equipment at Ma Salle:

  • Power rack / squat rack with 20kg Olympic barbell
  • Dumbbells from 2 to 40 kg
  • High and low cable machine
  • Treadmill and stationary bike
  • Floor mats, resistance bands, ab wheel
  • Bluetooth speaker, air conditioning, private shower

International fitness community

Many expats in Paris use Ma Salle to maintain their training routine without the administrative hassles of traditional gyms. Whether you're here for a few months or several years, Ma Salle adapts to your situation with zero commitment. No membership cards, no cancellation letters, no French bureaucracy. Just book, train, and go.

Conveniently located for the international crowd

The Ternes/Étoile area is well-connected by Metro lines 1, 2, and 6, plus the RER A. Many expats live nearby in the 16th, 17th, and Neuilly-sur-Seine. If you work at La Défense, you can reach us in about 15 minutes via the RER. The gym is open 7 days a week, 6am to 11pm, so you can train whenever it fits your schedule.