Padel District opens its doors in Lille: a new premium club in the North

The North now has a new benchmark address for padel enthusiasts. 16 last september , Padel District officially opened its doors in the commercial area Englos – The Giants , just 10 minutes from the center of Lille This new generation indoor club aims to become one of the most beautiful complexes in France , with 9 high-end tracks , an modern clubhouse with sports bar , an fitness area and even one training room for businesses and private events .

A place dedicated to all padel enthusiasts

Designed for all audiences, Padel District particularly targets the players looking for optimal playing conditions , in a friendly and respectful atmosphere.
The founders wanted to create a real club spirit , promoting meetings and community. The site also puts a special emphasis on female practice , still underrepresented in France (approximately 10% of female practitioners salary. 40% in Spain ).

The complex will soon host a padel school for young and adult beginners, as well as for players wishing to progress.

Padel District opens its doors in Lille: a new premium club in the North

Premium and responsible infrastructures

Padel District stands out for the quality of its facilities and its eco-responsible approach.
The club offers:

9 meters high ceiling for ideal playing comfort.
Optimal thermal and sound insulation allowing you to play all year round.
A welcoming bar and restaurant area to extend the moments between friends.
A strong environmental commitment With the BPI Green Guarantee and an approach CSR integrated from the design stage.

The project also prioritized the renovation of an existing building, thus limiting its carbon footprint and reducing construction times.

A strategic location and high demand

Located in Sequential , in a very dynamic sector, the club has a car park with 60 spaces and direct access to major roads .
The launch was a real success: reservations were full in the first few days , proof of the significant expectation in the region.

Passionate and complementary founders

Behind Padel District, two entrepreneurs with different profiles but the same passion.

Timothy Paindavoine , originally from Lille, founded and managed the digital agency Kréalid , before selling it in 2023 to devote himself to this project. A long-time tennis player, he discovered padel more than ten years ago and today wishes to offer the metropolis a club that lives up to the local passion .

“Creating this club is a bit like our dream come true, the place where we’ve always dreamed of spending time,” says Timothée. “Being able to combine our passion for padel with creating a friendly place is a unique opportunity.”

His partner Maël Brochet discovered padel at Madrid , at only 17 years old. Inspired by the atmosphere of Spanish clubs, he decided to import this model to France.

"I'm very proud of this project, because it's the reward for hard work, but also a return to my roots. I want the people of Lille to benefit from my Spanish experience. We're going to do everything we can to make sure they have a great time, I promise you a dream padel club!" he declares enthusiastically.